In the season's Big Ten season opener, MSU (3-1) defeated Rutgers (0-4) 4-0 on Friday afternoon. The Spartans had to wait for the breakthrough, as it took an entire first half of possession and eight shots before sophomore forward Ryan Sierakowski finally netted a free kick 21 seconds before the halftime. Then, the goals poured, with many second-half chances and conversions.
The Michigan State men's soccer team has been a brewing melting pot of prowess, shortcomings, and resilience three games into the regular season. And as the Spartans have hinted at both a superb season ahead and one that could be quite long, their real muster will tested on Friday afternoon, with the Big Ten regular season beginning with a home game against Rutgers.
State News: How long have you been playing soccer? Zach Carroll: I started playing when I was about four years old, I started in the AYSO program.
The MSU Women’s Club Soccer Team headed down to nationals in Phoenix, AZ on Nov. 17 and won the national title for the first time since 2012, but like their entire season, it wasn't as easy as it looked.
Entering the fall season, economics senior Jason Stacy was destined to be a crucial player for the Spartan men’s soccer team. After being named a Big Ten preseason player to watch, as well as being the top returning scorer for the Spartans with four goals and seven assists, Stacy was more than motivated to achieve success in his senior season. However, on Wednesday October 8th Stacy faced a roadblock on his path to success. “I tore my PCL on Wednesday against Oakland and need to surgery,” Stacy said.
After finishing with a record of 8-6-4, the Spartan women’s soccer team is eager to see what the future holds.
The men's soccer team faced No. 9 seed Penn State in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, in which they were topped 2-1 in overtime.
The MSU men's soccer team lost their final game of the regular season on Wednesday against Big Ten rival Indiana.
With the regular season winding down, the men's soccer team is gearing up for the Big Ten tournament, and are well equipped with many weapons that could make them a dangerous contender.
The Spartans hosted Penn State on Sunday afternoon, in which they defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1 in regulation.
The MSU men’s soccer team dropped a close one on Sunday, in which they hosted Big Ten rival, Ohio State at DeMartin Stadium. The Spartans fell to Ohio State 2-1 in what is basically the half way mark of the season.
The men's soccer flexed their muscles with two road wins in which the offence looked quite nice. MSU routed Rutgers 3-1 last Friday and topped Bowling Green 1-0 in Tuesday's contest.
The Spartans clashed with the Wolverines this past Friday at DeMartin Stadium, winning the game by a score of 3-0. The clean sheet gave the Spartans their first victory against their in-state rival since 2011.
There is certainly a strong physical aspect to playing the goalie position in soccer. As the last line of defense and only player on the field allowed to use his hands, the goalie has to be nimble enough to cover the entire width of the net — 24 feet. Senior goalkeeper Zach Bennett knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a good goalkeeper.
Following the men's soccer team loss to No. 9 ranked Notre Dame, offensive struggles have been the common denominator for MSU the past few games.
The No. 22 ranked men's soccer team dropped their fifth and final game of a season-long home stand against No. 9 ranked Notre Dame 4-0.
The No. 20 ranked men's soccer team opened up Big Ten play today with No. 8 ranked Terrapins on Friday and were able to come away with a draw.
The no. 18 ranked Spartans men's soccer team faced the no. 1 ranked Creighton Bluejays on Sunday, falling to a final score of 1-0.
Michigan State University soccer player, Alexis “Lexy” Warner, was named Big 10 Freshman of the Week for September 1st. This serves as her first Big 10 mention in her collegiate athletic career.
After a well-deserved off season the Men’s soccer team is off to a 1-1 start this year and they’re hoping for another strong season and to ultimately return as one of the nation’s biggest programs.