men's soccer

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

Jeff Barclay '84 is one of two former Saints soccer players who participate in the Men's Open Indoor League in Manchester, Vermont each spring. In 2007, his team, Pinkus Chiropractic, took top honors in the league, and Barclay found himself alongside former teammate Ward Kane '83.

"Ward and I were reunited via our team after 20 years or so!" says Barclay. "My first

Oct. 10:  The St. Lawrence University men's soccer team, now 7-4 overall and 1-3 in the conference, put up a tough fight Saturday, playing Hamilton in a scoreless match until the 86^th minute of play when Jon Sanford found the back of the net to give the Continentals the 1-0 win at Sandy MacAllaster Field in Canton, NY.

Oct. 9:  The St. Lawrence University men's soccer team, now 7-3 overall and 1-2 in the conference, made a big come back in the last minutes of play Friday, but were unable to take down Hobart College.  The Statesmen nipped the Saints 4-3 at MacAllaster Field in Canton, NY.

Freshman Alex Laird had a quick and crowd-silencing answer to Houghton College's second-half tying goal as he scored his first collegiate game-winner, spoiling Houghton's Homecoming game and sending the Saints on their way to a 4-2 win on Saturday.