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Kicking it into the division III men’s soccer committee

Medin Sehic October 5, 2023

Last week, Mike Zapolski, director of athletics, was named to the division III men's soccer committee. This is Zapolski's fifth time elected to a sports committee. He has served on men's basketball, men's...

Midfielder Ricardo DeVicente (Left), Defense Ryan Bobrowski (Center) and Defense Patrick Mayer (Right) during soccer practice.

Men’s soccer team stays the course despite struggles

Said Nonoal October 13, 2022

The Men’s Soccer team has gotten off to a slow start this season. The men have endured a  challenging season so far starting with a 0-9-2 record.  Halfway through the season, head coach Micheal...

Men’s soccer rides hot streak into conference play

Nick Gainey October 11, 2021

After a tough 1-6 season-opening loss at Simpson, the beginning of the Augustana men’s soccer team’s season was a slow one. However, the Vikings have stormed back by winning four of their last five...

Men’s soccer draws with Illinois Wesleyan

Nick Gainey April 28, 2021

The Augustana men’s soccer team continued their shortened spring season on a cold night at Thorson-Lucken Field on April 14. The Vikings took on the tough, physical Illinois Wesleyan team, playing to...

Recruiting process for international student athletes

Ameliese Baehr-Ross October 30, 2020

Augustana has many international students on campus, and many want to participate in a sport that Augustana has to offer. The men's soccer team has eleven international students currently playing on their...

Men’s soccer showing improvements

Clint Ugolini September 27, 2018

The Augustana men's soccer team is looking revamped and improved from last year. After only six games, they have reached the win total the team had last year (2-4). Even though the Vikings lost to North...

Assistant mens soccer coach Joe Sagar runs his goalkeepers through warm up drills to help them prepare for the upcoming game. Photo by Jordyn Strange

Young men’s soccer team prepares for new season

September 7, 2017

With the team being predominantly underclassmen, the returning members of the Augustana men’s soccer team are ready to give the new players a taste of what college soccer is like in their first couple...

Sullivan discusses men’s soccer goals

Sophia Reid September 22, 2016

The Augustana Observer sat down with men’s soccer captain Dom Sullivan to talk about the team’s season and goals. 1. Who do you think will be your toughest opponent this season and why? “North Park...

A Q&A with Jack McKearnan

October 12, 2015

1. What is the team’s biggest obstacle thus far in the season and why? The team’s biggest obstacle this season has been our consistency and playing our best soccer for the full 90 minutes every time...

A Q&A with Jack McKearnan

October 12, 2015

1. What is the team’s biggest obstacle thus far in the season and why? The team’s biggest obstacle this season has been our consistency and playing our best soccer for the full 90 minutes every time...

Sibling rivalry fosters growth

October 9, 2014

Soccer runs in the family for senior goalie Brett Johnson, as well as in the CCIW conference. Johnson’s brother, Ryan Johnson, graduated last year and played soccer for four years at North Central as...

Men’s soccer shows better commitment

October 3, 2014

The men’s soccer team started off the season with a 6-3 record. The team has one game left before they will play their first conference game against Illinois Wesleyan University at home on Oct. 4 at...

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