Kicking Off: Men’s soccer looks to bounce back after a year filled with hiccups
Yanni Kouiroukidis, Contributing Writer VCU men’s soccer is returning this year with new challenges to face — this time, it’s the opponent. The team dealt with three cancellations and five postponements over the course of their season last spring and missed the Atlantic 10 tournament. Team injuries and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic also […]
Men’s soccer kicks off 2021 spring season
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer After the men’s soccer team’s fall season was postponed due to COVID-19, VCU men’s soccer coach Dave Giffard let his players decide between staying in their hometowns for the fall semester or coming to Richmond to train for the upcoming spring season. “We have a group of guys that are highly […]
Former men’s soccer players battle together in professional ranks
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer After four years of playing together at Sports Backers stadium, two former VCU men’s soccer players now walk by Super Bowl banners on their way out of the locker room. “Being where Tom Brady played, that is quite special,” Joe Rice said. “I don’t think I’ll ever get used to walking […]
Shimazaki selected in third round of MLS Superdraft
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Former men’s soccer defender Ryo Shimazaki was selected in the third round of the MLS Superdraft by the Columbus Crew on Monday afternoon, the fifth Ram to be drafted in five years. Siad Haji was the second overall pick in the 2019 MLS Superdraft, becoming the highest-drafted player ever selected from […]
Men’s soccer surges through conference play
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer Men’s soccer has made up for its 1-4 start to the season with a strong start to conference play, dropping only one game. The Rams were 4-0 in Atlantic 10 games before falling to Rhode Island 2-1 on the road Saturday. Heading into the final A-10 match of the season, the […]