Down a man, offense sputters against LIU
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Men’s soccer fell to LIU 1-0 Monday night, the Rams’ second match in three days, in a sluggish affair with few offensive chances. VCU controlled the possession for most of the first 30 minutes, and it led to a golden opportunity on a breakaway for redshirt-junior forward Biska Biyombo. Biyombo collided […]
Photos: Rams open season with a win
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s soccer opened the season with a win Aug. 30 at home against ETSU in a physical match. There were 20 total fouls between the two squads, including four yellow cards shown. Freshman forward Maverick McGann logged the only goal for the Rams in the 43rd minute, his first career goal in […]
Rams return with more experience, hungry to win
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor A year ago, men’s soccer shocked everyone by winning the Atlantic 10 regular season title for the first time in program history after graduating seven starters from the year before. Of the seven seniors that left the team, five of them went on to play in the professional ranks. After losing […]
Haji becomes highest-drafted Ram in history
Sam Hooper, Contributing Writer Saffeya Ahmed, Managing Editor Former Men’s Soccer star Siad Haji is now the highest drafted Ram in VCU Athletics history, selected second overall by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft Jan. 11. “The first time I saw him play, it was obvious that he was a very talented young man,” […]
Ram in Action: Rafael Andrade Santos
Responsible for six of the Rams’ 12 game-winning goals as a senior in 2017, midfielder Rafael Andrade Santos is headed to play at the professional level after a three-year career with the Black and Gold, earning numerous accolades over the course of his career. Those titles include Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year and […]
Rams charge Colonials, capture 2-1 victory
Wayne Coleman Contributing Writer Men’s Soccer is now undefeated in five games after coming away with a pair of wins against George Washington and St. Louis last week. George Washington The first half ended scoreless as both teams struggled to find the back of the net during the Oct. 13 match. But that changed 15 […]
Ram in Action: Mario Sequeria
Jessica Wetzler Sports Editor Sophomore goalkeeper Mario Sequeira started making his mark at VCU last year — picking up four Atlantic 10 honors, collecting 53 saves and eight shutouts and earning the second best goal-against average in the A-10 at 0.96. Last year, Sequeira was named to the A-10 All-Rookie Team and dubbed Defensive […]
Men’s Soccer 40th Anniversary
Adam Cheek Staff Writer As the men’s soccer team celebrated the 40th anniversary of its inception, the Rams named 25 standout players from the past to their all-time roster Tedmore Henry, who played from 1979-1982, was an All-Sun Belt player in the last two years of his career. Henry is fifth on VCU’s all-time points […]
Men’s Soccer stays perfect in A-10 play
Rodney Robinson Contributing Writer Men’s Soccer won its third straight conference game Oct. 6 against Duquesne University as the program celebrated its 40th anniversary. At halftime, members of the Inaugural Team and All-Time Team were honored at center field for the celebration. Duquesne The Rams’ (7-4, 3-0 A-10) hot start in Atlantic 10 play continued […]
Ram in Action: Travis Cooke
Jaron Nutter Contributing Writer Junior midfielder Travis Cooke kicked off his third season with VCU soccer by collecting his first goal of the season and of his collegiate career against the University of Akron Sept. 26. The Chesapeake native established himself as an active Rams player last season, appearing in all 19 games and tallying […]