2023 D3 Men's Soccer National Perspective

[Kuiper]

Southwestern 1 - St. Thomas 0

Huge road victory for Southwestern over a St. Thomas team that isn't necessarily reeling - they are losing 1-0 games — but is definitely hit a dry spell in front of goal.  Southwestern, which goes to 6-1-3 and 2-1 in the SCAC re-enters the conversation for top team in the region.  St. Thomas falls to 7-2-1 overall and 0-2 in conference.

[PaulNewman]

Southwestern 1 - St. Thomas 0

Huge road victory for Southwestern over a St. Thomas team that isn't necessarily reeling - they are losing 1-0 games — but is definitely hit a dry spell in front of goal.  Southwestern, which goes to 6-1-3 and 2-1 in the SCAC re-enters the conversation for top team in the region.  St. Thomas falls to 7-2-1 overall and 0-2 in conference.

And right after I endorsed them lol.  I didn't think they looked good at all and started dissembling at least the last 10 minutes.  Don't look like same team I watched before and seemed to be missing their big guns up top.  All that said, Southwestern is a good team.

UW-Whitewater pulls off what seemed like a mild surprise over UWEC....3-2.  UW-W now 10-0-4.

[PaulNewman]

Just tuned into Fox Sports 2 with York United playing Vancouver and I see a familiar-looking GK for York...Niko Giantsopoulos who starred for Calvin circa 2015...one of Calvin's Final Four years.

[Mid-Atlantic Fan]

It helps LVC moving to a weaker conference and weaker region. They will have a better chance at a higher regional ranking in Region 4 vs Region 5.

Another team I think you've overlooked is Lycoming. They currently sit atop the Landmark in their first season alongside Elizabethtown and they just bested Scranton on the road. I'd argue they are in the mix with Elizabethtown, Catholic and Scranton as a potential AQ from that conference. I believe they are now back in Region 5 with the conference move.

Lastly, Salisbury should be in Region 6 right? I could be wrong but don't recall them ever being in Region 4 or 5.

The conference move definitely helps because they are no longer in Messiah's conference so the odds of earning an AQ have gone way up haha .   The regional move probably helps as well because it's a move to a weaker region which makes it somewhat easier to get a higher regional ranking plus ranked wins

[PaulNewman]

It helps LVC moving to a weaker conference and weaker region. They will have a better chance at a higher regional ranking in Region 4 vs Region 5.

Another team I think you've overlooked is Lycoming. They currently sit atop the Landmark in their first season alongside Elizabethtown and they just bested Scranton on the road. I'd argue they are in the mix with Elizabethtown, Catholic and Scranton as a potential AQ from that conference. I believe they are now back in Region 5 with the conference move.

Lastly, Salisbury should be in Region 6 right? I could be wrong but don't recall them ever being in Region 4 or 5.

The conference move definitely helps because they are no longer in Messiah's conference so the odds of earning an AQ have gone way up haha .   The regional move probably helps as well because it's a move to a weaker region which makes it somewhat easier to get a higher regional ranking plus ranked wins

More good catches.  I got sloppy with the Landmark...Scranton started off hot and Catholic was struggling.  Didn't realize until Ejay posted that the Royals are 0-2-1 in conference.  I didn't even realize Lyco is in the Landmark...haven't done a good job keeping up with all the conference adjustments.

I found Salisbury in Region 5 in the 2022 D3soccer.com listings of teams by regions...and now that you say it I do recall that they were in Region 6 (I think).  Maybe something to do with the C2C league/conference?  IDK.

[Nsno9]

Just tuned into Fox Sports 2 with York United playing Vancouver and I see a familiar-looking GK for York...Niko Giantsopoulos who starred for Calvin circa 2015...one of Calvin's Final Four years.

I have to comment on Niko. As a former teammate of his, Niko was the most incredible GK I have ever had the privilege of playing with. His career since leaving college has been a roller coaster, but he has consistently proven himself as a top keeper wherever he has gone. One of the best pure shot stoppers you could imagine, especially for a keeper who might have been considered undersized. Also, he has an iconic moment with Lauceston City against South Hobart, check it out if you haven't seen his mental games. He also has a goalkeepers podcast, definitely staying busy

[PaulNewman]

Just tuned into Fox Sports 2 with York United playing Vancouver and I see a familiar-looking GK for York...Niko Giantsopoulos who starred for Calvin circa 2015...one of Calvin's Final Four years.

I have to comment on Niko. As a former teammate of his, Niko was the most incredible GK I have ever had the privilege of playing with. His career since leaving college has been a roller coaster, but he has consistently proven himself as a top keeper wherever he has gone. One of the best pure shot stoppers you could imagine, especially for a keeper who might have been considered undersized. Also, he has an iconic moment with Lauceston City against South Hobart, check it out if you haven't seen his mental games. He also has a goalkeepers podcast, definitely staying busy

Niko (and maybe you too!) kept Kenyon out of the 2015 Final Four....with a huge assist from two AA CBs who inexplicably allowed a harmless ball to slip right underneath their feet, yielding an 84th minute breakaway for Jacob Witte. 

[Nsno9]

Just tuned into Fox Sports 2 with York United playing Vancouver and I see a familiar-looking GK for York...Niko Giantsopoulos who starred for Calvin circa 2015...one of Calvin's Final Four years.

I have to comment on Niko. As a former teammate of his, Niko was the most incredible GK I have ever had the privilege of playing with. His career since leaving college has been a roller coaster, but he has consistently proven himself as a top keeper wherever he has gone. One of the best pure shot stoppers you could imagine, especially for a keeper who might have been considered undersized. Also, he has an iconic moment with Lauceston City against South Hobart, check it out if you haven't seen his mental games. He also has a goalkeepers podcast, definitely staying busy

Niko (and maybe you too!) kept Kenyon out of the 2015 Final Four....with a huge assist from two AA CBs who inexplicably allowed a harmless ball to slip right underneath their feet, yielding an 84th minute breakaway for Jacob Witte.

I was a part of that team! And that whole tournament run, with that match in particular, was a clinic in goalkeeping by Niko. He set what I believe is still the single season shutout record that season, a team statistic for sure, but one he played a significant role in.

[northman]

I don't know how many shutouts Niko had, but check out Middlebury's Brian Bush in 2007.  They won the national championship without scoring a goal in the semis and final...

https://athletics.middlebury.edu/sports/msoc/schedule/2007

[PaulNewman]

Cortland falls to Geneseo.

PKs are the thing today in NESCAC...Tufts gets one in the 89th minute to down Emerson 1-0.

Can anyone explain how Roanoke scored an own goal for VWU 2 seconds into the match?  VWU wins 2-0.

Emory gets huge road win 1-0 at CWRU.

CMU just drew level in Pittsburgh with under 3 to go after UR went up 2-1 in 84th minute.  CMU-UR games in Pittsburgh are legendary for wild, chippy affairs with UR usually prevailing.

SLU nipped RIT 1-0.

Hopkins survived Gettysburg 3-2.

Stevens held to another draw by Misericordia.

ONU comes from behind to best Capital.

New Paltz and Brockport draw 0-0.

[SierraFD3soccer]

It helps LVC moving to a weaker conference and weaker region. They will have a better chance at a higher regional ranking in Region 4 vs Region 5.

Another team I think you've overlooked is Lycoming. They currently sit atop the Landmark in their first season alongside Elizabethtown and they just bested Scranton on the road. I'd argue they are in the mix with Elizabethtown, Catholic and Scranton as a potential AQ from that conference. I believe they are now back in Region 5 with the conference move.

Lastly, Salisbury should be in Region 6 right? I could be wrong but don't recall them ever being in Region 4 or 5.

Based on where they are located (Eastern Shore just south of Delaware), should be Region 5. The oddity is St. Mary's College of Maryland which is the only MD team in Region IV.  It is the most southern team (bottom of Maryland across from VA) in that region. Most likely because of the conf. it or had played in.

The conference move definitely helps because they are no longer in Messiah's conference so the odds of earning an AQ have gone way up haha .   The regional move probably helps as well because it's a move to a weaker region which makes it somewhat easier to get a higher regional ranking plus ranked wins

More good catches.  I got sloppy with the Landmark...Scranton started off hot and Catholic was struggling.  Didn't realize until Ejay posted that the Royals are 0-2-1 in conference.  I didn't even realize Lyco is in the Landmark...haven't done a good job keeping up with all the conference adjustments.

I found Salisbury in Region 5 in the 2022 D3soccer.com listings of teams by regions...and now that you say it I do recall that they were in Region 6 (I think).  Maybe something to do with the C2C league/conference?  IDK.

[SierraFD3soccer]

Hey everyone:

If you want to watch a very, very good game and its only in the first 10 min or so. F&M v. Muhls.  2-1 F&M. Muhls scored first off a very nice free kick. In the next 5 min. Dips scored two off of two nice plays.

Rewind to see the goals.

[SierraFD3soccer]

Mary Wash v. Lynchburg 2-2 with under 9 to go.  MW has hit the crossbar twice.

[Nsno9]

Calvin and Hope tied 1-1 at the half. Calvin scored midway through the half after a nice passage of play in the midfield, followed by a scrappy finish. Hope tied it up on a free kick from the top of the D with around a minute left in the half. Calvin have struggled to connect the lines playing without a natural CDM, and their best moments have come from Schau stepping into the midfield. I still don't think the Knights have found their best lineup or formation yet this season. Hope have looked comfortable on the ball, and are good value for the scoreline as it stands. Expecting a couple more goals in the second half.

[SierraFD3soccer]

Final 4-2 F&M.  Muhls had a rough own goal in the second half so F&M up 3-1.  Muhls kept fighting and I would say played much better in the second half and had a nice goal 3-2. F&M's keeper had a very nice save to keep it 3-2.  Couple minutes later Oscar Horowitz got his second goal of the game (12 goals now, leading the Cent. Conf.)

F&M really pressured the Muhl's keeper and backs all game and game them no room. Last goal sort was a result of that and F&M could have maybe gotten two more goals off of the pressure.  Having watched the Muhls several times, I really thought they would be better.  Maybe not letting them breath much throughout the game put them off their game. Dips did "swarm" and maybe that was the difference. Dips being Dips.