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Category Archives: College Men

Who’s Representing?

02-May-08

Just some quick updates from around the world on players who have moved on to a larger stage:
Matt Pickens (Missouri State 2003) is with Queens Park Rangers in the English First Division. According to Soccer by Ives, he’s out for the season with a separated shoulder.
The Clemson Tigers have released the news [...]

Sigma Phi Epsilon Win Missouri State Fraternity Soccer Title

28-Apr-08

Sigma Phi Epsilon - 2
Phi Delta Theta - 1
In a tightly contested match, it was Sig Ep who came away with the hardware Monday night. An early goal (while I was still in line at Taco Bell) gave the boys in gray the lead on the artificial surface on the Northeast side of [...]

National Champs Mizzou Face KU This Weekend In Title Rematch

18-Apr-08

The Mizzou Men’s Soccer Club, 2007 National Champions, face a rematch of the Title game last November when they travel to Manhattan, KS for the Chartrand Memorial Tournament this weekend at Kansas State University. The tournament will showcase the two rivals Saturday. KU Team president Nick Allen is quoted in an article in the [...]

This Week In Springfield Soccer

14-Apr-08

Warmth, blessed warmth! Could it be possible? It’s not nearly as reliable as Death and Taxes (the latter having my full attention for the next two days) but it sounds like a strong possibility. With that in mind, lets consider some of the games that will be available…
Tuesday - Rolla hosts Waynesville
Thursday [...]

Big Weekend Of Soccer

11-Apr-08

A pair of tournaments and sunshine forecast all weekend - or at least through Saturday?

The Kickapoo Chiefs host the annual Kickapoo Shootout. I’m looking forward to seeing St Teresa’s (#2 from KC), Liberty (#6, KC) Lafayette (#7, STL), Jeff City (#12), Jackson (#13, Cape ), and Oakville (#14 STL) along with Class 1 [...]

This Week In Springfield MO Soccer

07-Apr-08

High School soccer will try to get some games in this week, we’ll wait to see how well the weather cooperates.
Joplin McAuley Warriors opens their season tonight, hosting District foe Greenwood Blue Jays.
Catholic and Willard renew rivalries on Tuesday, following the District Final last year.
Greenwood also visits Willard, on Wednesday. These teams [...]

Clemson Tigers Hire Jesse Miech, MSU Bears Goalkeeper Coach

07-Apr-08

Greetings to all alumni, supporters, and friends of Bears Soccer,
I writing to share with you that Coach Jesse Miech will be leaving our staff at Missouri State to take a coaching position with Clemson University. It is with mixed emotion that we will be saying good bye to Jesse. He has been [...]

Weekend Update

06-Apr-08

The Springfield Demize held a raucous Spring Exhibition match against the Tony Glavin-led St Louis Lions on Saturday evening at the Cooper Soccer Complex. The game score was 4-2 in favor of the Demize when I left around 7:30pm when my camera batteries finally expired after attending four games Saturday. Attendance was [...]

Welcome Ozarks Coca Cola / Dr Pepper LCS Friendship Cup

03-Apr-08

Should be a great weekend for soccer in Southwest Missouri, with sunshine and warm weather promised. Remember to pack sunscreen this weekend!
The Ozarks Coca Cola / Dr Pepper LCS Friendship Cup this weekend will feature teams from the four-state region with Boys games from U10 to U18. Girls games are U11 to U14. [...]

This Week in Springfield Soccer

31-Mar-08

My first priority this week is to be around to take in Tom Davidson’s 500th career win. The Tigers host West Plain’s tonight at 4:30 pm so that’s where I’ll start. Nick Schmitt will once again offer an in-depth article on Tom’s career so look for that this week as well. The [...]