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Spartans off to rough Big Ten start after loss
For the first time in 21 years, the MSU men’s soccer team has lost its first two Big Ten games of the season.
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Spartans bounce back with convincing victory
The MSU men’s soccer team came out flying in the first half of its midweek nonconference match against Valparaiso on Wednesday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, scoring two goals within 11 minutes and completely controlling possession.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
All-Big Ten midfielder out for year
No. 10 MSU women’s soccer head coach Tom Saxton said Tuesday’s practice was full of “devastated” players and coaches, as they dealt with the loss of senior midfielder Lauren Sinacola because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee, an injury that not only ended her season, but also her career.
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MSU looks to get back on track against tough nonconference foe
MSU head coach Damon Rensing isn’t too worried about the men’s soccer team’s 1-0 loss to Ohio State on Sunday.
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Both men's, women's teams worth watching
If you aren’t on the MSU soccer bandwagon, it’s time to step aboard. After both the men and women opened up their conference slate Sunday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, one thing is clear — the soccer programs at MSU are worth taking note of.
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MSU coach: Sinacola knee injury 'could be serious'
The No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team picked up a big win when they beat No. 22 Penn State 3-2 in overtime Sunday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, but the Spartans also might have been dealt a huge loss.
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Spartans drop Big Ten opener 1-0 to Buckeyes
For the fifth straight time, No. 26 Ohio State got the better of the No. 22 MSU men’s soccer team. In Sunday’s conference opener at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, the Buckeyes scored the game’s lone goal in the 17th minute and were able to hold off a constant offensive bombardment by the Spartans in the second half to sneak out with a 1-0 win.
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Heyboer nets golden goal in 3-2 win over Penn State
In one of the biggest games Laura Heyboer has played with the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team, the sophomore forward was on the finishing side of one of the best plays she said she’s been a part of.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Breaking down the Big Ten: Women's soccer
For the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team, there’s no easing into the Big Ten season.
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Breaking down the Big Ten: Men's soccer
The MSU men’s soccer team had three rallying calls entering this season.
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Spartans looking for playback
Despite last season’s successes, none of the players on the No. 22 MSU men’s soccer team ever have beaten Ohio State.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans are statistical phenomenon
Eight games into the season, the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team is quite simply a statistical marvel.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Midfielder Mueller makes her mark on starting lineup
Joining a team with all but one starter returning usually means sparse playing time for a freshman.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans' 1st Big Ten test could be toughest
Sunday afternoon only might be the opening of the Big Ten season for the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team, but the atmosphere at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field will be that of a championship game.
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Spartans open conference without leading scorer
The second Lauren Hill saw the red card Sunday, she knew she was going to miss much more than just the remaining minutes of the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team’s game against Eastern Michigan.
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Spartans look to bounce back after 1st loss
Avery Steinlage proved he is human Sunday afternoon. After going 1,318 minutes, 26 seconds without allowing a goal — crushing the previous NCAA record of 974 minutes, 20 seconds — the MSU junior goalkeeper finally was beaten by San Diego senior forward Andrew Feld.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Class of '10 helps bring program to new heights
For much of the past decade, the MSU women’s soccer team has been mired in the middle-to-bottom of the Big Ten Conference.
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Senior looks to end unlikely MSU journey on high note
Tim Granaderos rolled the dice when he decided to come to MSU. After losing interest in soccer during his early high school years and almost quitting the game altogether, Granaderos didn’t receive any scholarship offers from Division I colleges.
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MSU offense dominates, thumps Detroit Mercy
DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field has been in existence for less than two years, but the No. 11 MSU women’s soccer team already has made history there.
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MSU maturing sooner than expected
The No. 17 MSU men’s soccer team is on a roll. After easily winning both games in this weekend’s Michigan Invitational in Ann Arbor, the Spartans are prepping for a road trip to California for their last two nonconference games before kicking off the Big Ten schedule against Ohio State on Sept. 27 at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.