men's soccer News - October, 2009 Archive

Oct. 31: The conditions were scary on Halloween afternoon, but Joey Mattina helped St. Lawrence University's men's soccer team came away with the treats as they scored three unanswered second half goals to down arch-rival Clarkson 6-2 and finish the 2009 season on an up-note.

Plattsburgh's Pat Shaughnessy scored on a breakaway 13 minutes into the second half to tie the game as St. Lawrence University and Plattsburgh played to a 1-1 double overtime tie in a soggy NCAA Division III men's soccer game on Sandy MacAllaster Field Wednesday afternoon.

Ben Russell scored his first goal of the season with just under eight minutes to go in the first half and it stood as the game winner as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute turned back St. Lawrence University 2-1 in a Liberty League soccer game at SLU's Sandy MacAllaster Field Sunday

Vassar College jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead and then held off a furious St. Lawrence University comeback for a 3-2 Liberty League men's soccer victory at Sandy MacAllaster Field Saturday afternoon.

Tradition and customs will always be revered and refined; this process has been a natural occurrence in our global society for centuries. Acknowledging and adding to established tradition therefore is a historical catalyst for continued success. ‘Customs' and ‘tradition' has played a significant part in the achievements of the Men's Soccer Program. St. Lawrence Tradition is celebrated annually when former saints come marching in from all parts of the world. Such gatherings over prior years have offered much by way of providing an environment for the tenured Saints (Alums) of the program to share their experiences with current varsity squad. By default therefore, the same was expected of this year's gathering.

Former St. Lawrence University assistant coach Mike Toshak and goaltender Jordan James '04 were a part of the 2007 Houston Dynamo's MLS Championship team.

Man-I Beckford '01 reflects on his time at Pace University Law School, where he recently received his degree.

FC keeper and former Saints keeper Greg Sutton isn't tempted by overseas money; his priority begins and ends with family. (Article by Bill Lankhof, Toronto Sun)

The end of April marks an exciting time of the year for both alumni and current players from the St. Lawrence University men's soccer program. It's hard to believe that Canton, New York sees anything but subzero temperatures and snow, but in the latter part of April this year, the snow had melted and the sun was beaming on Sandy MacAllaster Field in preparation for what is commonly referred to as ‘D' Day by both current and former Saints soccer standouts, as the afternoon brought together players of yesteryear and today for a 90 minute matchup, one where the alums hoped to reckon with today's young squad and avenge the last year's loss.

Apr. 1, 2008: St. Lawrence University Athletic Director Margie Strait announced on Tuesday morning that Franco Bari, a 1998 graduate of St. Lawrence University and a National All-American for the men's soccer team, has been named the new women's soccer head coach, beginning in the fall of 2008.

"St. Lawrence is proud to welcome back a prestigious alumnus to lead the women's soccer