D3 soccer in Landmark conference

[Ejay]

Saw some of the Drew games. Yes, they played some patty cakes, but what impressed me was the contributions of the Fr. and So. They've got a home date with E-Town on the 23rd. Should be a good game.

[Shooter McGavin]

With the early results I think it is pretty evident that this is a two team race again with the likes of Etown and Scranton battling it out. With that being said, Drew is off to a nice start regardless of the competition they are playing and Catholic has strung together a solid start as well. Moravian is also off to a good start. Don't count any of them out. It's still very early to tell but right now Susquehanna, Goucher, and Juniata are on the outside looking in.

Some games to watch as the season progresses (which may help illuminate on who is for real and who is for show)...

-Moravian vs @Montclair, Stockton, and Muhles
-Catholic vs @Eastern, @Haverford, @Salisbury, Gettysburg
-Etown vs @Eastern, @Haverford, @F&M, Messiah, Muhles
-Susqu. vs LVC, Gettysburg, Misericordia
-Scranton vs @Cortland, @Misericordia, Lycoming, Haverford, @Dickinson
-Drew vs Whitman, Muhles, Manhattanville, Haverford, @Kean
-Goucher vs @Alvernia, Washington Coll.
-Juniata vs Kings, @Lycoming

[franklyspeaking]

Or, wait until the conference matches happen and that will truly tell all.

[franklyspeaking]

Early results are in although league play will as always determine who is the real deal, but a couple of observations.
Drew is pounding their opponents.  This seems like it will be a great year for Drew.  Etown and Scranton are solid as always and will have the opportunity to win the Landmark.  Not sure what to think of Moravian yet, but they have a chance at the 3 or 4 spot.  Catholic is a bit up and down at this point but seem to be moving in the right direction.  Susquehanna is playing a lot of underclassmen and seems their freshmen are the ones to watch.  Goucher is getting results, but not sure if that will continue while Juniata is not getting the W's but look real close to being on track.

[Ejay]

I think Drew, E-Town, Scranton and Catholic are your 4 playoff teams. Looks like it'll be tight race up top between Drew, E-Town and Scranton. I wouldn't be surprised to see them defeat one another in the regular season only to see a reversal in the playoffs.

[franklyspeaking]

I would look at Moravian squeezing out Catholic

[sokermom]

Catholic appears to be struggling.  one win, two ties, two losses.

[sokermom]

Also Goucher loss to Alvernia was unfortunate.  Some major confusion between players in the box that led to Alvernia scoring in the first 10 minutes.  Both teams looked awful.

[Ejay]

Moravian and Goucher have had incredibly weak schedules. Catholic on the other hand has had some great early season opponents in York, Mary Washington, Eastern and Haverford. If I was a betting man, and I am, I bet Catholic finishes ahead of Moravian and Goucher in the league.

[NEPAFAN]

I think Drew, E-Town, Scranton and Catholic are your 4 playoff teams. Looks like it'll be tight race up top between Drew, E-Town and Scranton. I wouldn't be surprised to see them defeat one another in the regular season only to see a reversal in the playoffs.

Drew is scaring me.

[Shooter McGavin]

We will see how Drew does when they face Etown, Scranton, Haverford, and @Catholic. Those four games will clarify what kind of team they are. The dismantling of the Muhles is impressive, but this isnt the same Mulhlenberg from three years ago. Drew has taken care of business as they should verse the teams they have played, but the low SOS has me still a doubter. Whitman is a nice win but those four games will shed some light on how good this team actually is. 

[Ejay]

We will see how Drew does when they face Etown, Scranton, Haverford, and @Catholic. Those four games will clarify what kind of team they are. The dismantling of the Muhles is impressive, but this isnt the same Mulhlenberg from three years ago. Drew has taken care of business as they should verse the teams they have played, but the low SOS has me still a doubter. Whitman is a nice win but those four games will shed some light on how good this team actually is.

That's kind of how I feel too. Although two things stand out that make me a buyer of Drew.
1. Scoreline.  Yes the SOS has been on the weaker side, but they've absolutely pounded their opponents. A mediocre team would have won those games 2-0. They're putting up 5-6 goals which makes me think they can be extremely dangerous.
2. They're being lead by young players. That's not always a good thing but it tells me they've done a nice job getting quality in the door. They also have the returning rookie of the year who is having a good start to the season.
As I've said before, I think you'll need to score 3-4 goals to beat them, but that's entirely possible as their defense is still unproven in my eyes. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 4-3 game vs ETown.

[Shooter McGavin]

We will see how Drew does when they face Etown, Scranton, Haverford, and @Catholic. Those four games will clarify what kind of team they are. The dismantling of the Muhles is impressive, but this isnt the same Mulhlenberg from three years ago. Drew has taken care of business as they should verse the teams they have played, but the low SOS has me still a doubter. Whitman is a nice win but those four games will shed some light on how good this team actually is.

That's kind of how I feel too. Although two things stand out that make me a buyer of Drew.
1. Scoreline.  Yes the SOS has been on the weaker side, but they've absolutely pounded their opponents. A mediocre team would have won those games 2-0. They're putting up 5-6 goals which makes me think they can be extremely dangerous.
2. They're being lead by young players. That's not always a good thing but it tells me they've done a nice job getting quality in the door. They also have the returning rookie of the year who is having a good start to the season.
As I've said before, I think you'll need to score 3-4 goals to beat them, but that's entirely possible as their defense is still unproven in my eyes. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 4-3 game vs ETown.

Agree 100% 

[Ejay]

This kid Aidan Cserhat at Drew appears to be the real deal. 9 goal, 3 assists. He's 6'5", and a recruited D1 player who apparently tried to make a go of playing professionally in Spain after HS...

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/DXANaGHywEOIlj3kkjOUxQ/taos-standout-aidan-cserhat-plans-to-head-to-spain-to-take-a-crack-at-pro-soccer.htm

[paclassic89]

Where did he transfer from?