Waugaman Receives First Team Academic All-America Honors

Valparaiso University men’s soccer fifth-year senior Dylan Waugaman (Houston, Texas / Friendswood [Oregon State]) received a high honor for his excellence in the classroom and on the playing field on Thursday as he was named a member of the Academic All-America First Team by CoSIDA.

Three Valpo Student-Athletes Honored on MVC Scholar-Athlete Teams

Three Valparaiso University men’s soccer players were recognized on Wednesday as the Missouri Valley Conference unveiled its 2019 Scholar-Athlete honorees. Senior Dylan Waugaman (Houston, Texas / Friendswood [Oregon State]) was named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team, while sophomore Mattia Dabala (Venice, Italy / Maria Lazzari) and senior Adan Garcia (Dallas, Texas / Episcopal School of Dallas) earned MVC Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention.

Marcey Named to MVC All-Tournament Team

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team was represented by junior midfielder Mason Marcey (Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte, Christian [Radford]) on the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference all-tournament team, which was announced by the league office following the conclusion of the championship match on Sunday.

Four Valpo Players Recognized as MVC Releases Men’s Soccer Postseason Honors

Four Valparaiso University men’s soccer players received recognition as the Missouri Valley Conference unveiled its postseason honors at Thursday night’s awards banquet in Chicago.

Men’s Soccer Edged in Overtime in MVC Tournament Quarterfinal

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team led for much of the match, but saw a quality effort come up shy in a season-closing 2-1 overtime defeat to Drake on a frigid Wednesday afternoon at Loyola Soccer Park. The Bulldogs tied the match in the 87th minute on a shot that came from nearly the midfield stripe, then won it on a golden goal in the second overtime. Valpo’s goal was a beauty from Mason Marcey (Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian [Radford]) in the first half.

Men's Soccer Set for MVC Tournament at Loyola

From the time the season kicked off, Valparaiso University men’s soccer coach Mike Avery has emphasized the importance of building toward a winning week in November. With all six Missouri Valley Conference teams qualifying for the league tournament this year, the team’s focus has been on making strides throughout the year to be playing its best soccer come tournament time. The weeks of preparation are in the books, and the test comes this week in Rogers Park, starting with a first-round tournament date with Drake on Wednesday afternoon at the Loyola Soccer Complex.

Men’s Soccer Holds Senior Night on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team fell 3-0 to Loyola in the regular season finale at Brown Field on Saturday. Senior goalkeeper Jorn-Jan van de Beld (Balkburg, The Netherlands/ University of Twente) made seven saves on Senior Night.

Waugaman Earns CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors

Valparaiso University men’s soccer fifth-year senior Dylan Waugaman (Houston, Texas / Friendswood [Oregon State]) added to his list of honors related to success both on the field and in the classroom on Thursday as he was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team.

Men's Soccer to Honor Seniors on Saturday

The regular season winds down on Saturday night under the lights of Brown Field as the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team looks to build on its recent strides and create continued momentum with the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament right around the corner. The program will battle longtime rival Loyola on Senior Night with hopes of sending out its six-member senior class on a high note.

Jorn-Jan van de Beld Honored as MVC Defensive Player of the Week

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program captured a Missouri Valley Conference accolade for the second consecutive week as senior goalkeeper Jorn-Jan van de Beld (Balkbrug, The Netherlands / University of Twente) collected Defensive Player of the Week recognition on Tuesday.

Valpo Blanks Evansville, Secures Road Victory

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team put together its best defensive outing of the season in Sunday's regular-season road finale, topping Evansville 1-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play. A Ryan Madondo (Franklin, Tenn. / Franklin Road Academy [East Tennessee State]) goal was the difference as goalkeeper Jorn-Jan van de Beld (Balkbrug, The Netherlands / University of Twente) led Valpo to its first clean sheet of 2019.

Valpo Falls Shy in Near Upset of No. 9 Missouri State

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team came within five minutes of an unforgettable upset over No. 9 Missouri State at a rainy and wet Brown Field on Wednesday afternoon, but the Bears remained the only perfect team in the nation by scoring a late equalizer and eventually a golden goal to top Valpo 3-2. The Brown & Gold led 2-0 as late as the 72nd minute.

Garcia Named MVC Offensive Player of the Week

Valparaiso University senior Adan Garcia (Dallas, Texas / Episcopal School of Dallas) was recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference on Tuesday after capturing a slice of program history in a 3-1 road victory at Drake last Wednesday.

Nationally-Ranked Missouri State to Visit Brown Field on Wednesday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will refamiliarize itself with the concept of playing at home this week as the side finally hosts a match at Brown Field for the first time since Oct. 1. After a challenging stretch of five straight on the road, the Brown & Gold will face a whole new challenge on Wednesday, welcoming No. 9 Missouri State to Northwest Indiana. The week continues on Sunday as Valpo visits instate foe Evansville in the regular season’s penultimate match.

Men’s Soccer Drops One-Goal Decision at Bradley

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team rounded out a stretch of five straight matches away from home with a 1-0 setback to Bradley in Peoria, Ill. on Sunday. A goal by Walid Kherat in the 67th minute proved to be the difference in the match.

Three Unanswered Goals Propel Valpo Past Drake

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team went into Des Moines, Iowa and earned three points in the standings on Wednesday evening, erasing an early deficit to beat host Drake 3-1 in Missouri Valley Conference play. Valpo featured three different goal scorers, while senior Adan Garcia (Dallas, Texas / Episcopal School of Dallas) became the second player in program history to turn in a three-assist evening.

Men's Soccer to Begin Round 2 of MVC Action on Wednesday

After back-to-back one-game weeks, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will begin a busy stretch of four matches in a two-week span on Wednesday night in Des Moines. The second half of the Missouri Valley Conference double round robin gets underway with the game at Drake, before Valpo battles Bradley in Peoria on Sunday.

Men’s Soccer Drops Match in Milwaukee

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team fell 2-0 on Saturday night at Engelmann Stadium in Milwaukee. A brace by Evan Conway paved the way for the Panthers’ victory. Valpo outshot the hosts on a night where both goalkeepers made five saves.

On the Road Again: Men's Soccer to Visit Milwaukee on Saturday

Another week and another road environment on tap for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team. After making a Missouri Valley Conference visit to Loyola this past Saturday, Valpo will have another one-game week, this time stepping outside of conference action to visit Milwaukee. The Brown & Gold will look to secure a road win against a former conference foe. The Panthers are the third Horizon League member Valpo has faced this season.

Challenging Road Slate Continues with Defeat at Loyola

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team created several quality chances, but Missouri Valley Conference foe Loyola prevailed 2-0 on Saturday night at Loyola Soccer Park. One Valpo chance hit the right post and another resulted in an outstanding save by the Ramblers keeper, keeping Valpo off the scoreboard on a brisk autumn evening on Chicago’s north side.

Valpo, Loyola to Meet for 13th Straight Season

The first half of the Missouri Valley Conference’s double-round robin schedule will come to a close on Saturday, as Valpo matches up with Loyola for the first time this season. The fixture will be held under the Loyola Soccer Park lights in Rogers Park as the two sides renew a longstanding geographical rivalry.

Men’s Soccer Drops Match at SIUE

A stretch of five consecutive road fixtures for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team began on Saturday night with a 3-0 setback to SIUE in Edwardsville, Ill. Jorn-Jan van de Beld (Balkrug, The Netherlands / University of Twente) received the start at the goalkeeper spot and notched six saves. Valpo played well in spurts and controlled considerable possession on a night where the final score was not fully indicative of what transpired.

Men’s Soccer Wins 17th Straight Team Academic Award

For the 17th consecutive season, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been awarded with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award, as announced on Thursday by the organization.

Men's Soccer Starts Long Road Journey on Saturday

With four Missouri Valley Conference contests in the books, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will step outside of league action to clash with SIU Edwardsville on Saturday evening in Edwardsville, Ill. This marks Valpo’s first nonleague fixture since Sept. 15 and starts a stretch of five straight away matches.

Valpo Falls on Late Golden Goal

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team came within minutes of a weather-shortened victory on Sunday afternoon in Peoria and even closer to a draw during Tuesday’s makeup match at Brown Field, but visiting Bradley utilized a late golden goal to edge the hosts 2-1. Valpo led as late as the 65th minute in the fixture.

Schedule Change: Men's Soccer to Host Bradley on Tuesday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team was handed an unfortunate break on Sunday as storms hit the Peoria, Ill. area with Valpo leading host Bradley 1-0 in the 66th minute in Missouri Valley Conference men’s soccer.

Men’s Soccer Falls to Drake on Wednesday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team incurred a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday night at Brown Field, snapping a five-match unbeaten streak on its home turf that dated back to last season. Visiting Drake scored a goal in each half en route to the victory. The team’s annual “They Often Cry Outreach” benefit match was played in front of a large audience on a pleasant early-fall evening in Porter County.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces Details for TOCO Benefit

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has announced details for its They Often Cry Outreach benefit match, which will take place on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brown Field as the Brown & Gold welcome Missouri Valley Conference foe Drake.

TOCO Benefit Starts Two-Match Week for Men's Soccer

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will look to make it back-to-back wins on Wednesday as Drake comes to town for a Missouri Valley Conference match. After attempting to secure its second home win of the week against the Bulldogs, Valpo will embark on another four-game road trip that begins with a Sunday showdown at Bradley. The home match on Wednesday is the program’s annual They Often Cry Outreach Benefit, a night dedicated to raising funds and awareness for TOCO’s work through sport with at-risk children in the Caribbean and the United States.

Men’s Soccer Defends Home Pitch with Comeback Win Over Evansville

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team rallied from a goal down on Sunday afternoon, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to top Evansville 2-1 at Brown Field. The victory allowed Valpo to move to 2-0-0 at home and register its first Missouri Valley Conference win of the year.

Cushing Scores in Setback to Open Conference Play

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team opened Missouri Valley Conference play with its third road game in six days in three different states, rounding out a long journey with a 3-1 setback to Missouri State on Wednesday afternoon in Springfield, Mo. A challenging trip concluded with a conference-opening test against preseason favorite Missouri State, a team that is flawless at 5-0-0 through five fixtures.

Men's Soccer Set to Start Valley Play

Missouri Valley Conference play is upon us as the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will kick off league action on Wednesday afternoon in Springfield, Mo. against preseason MVC favorite Missouri State. Evansville will provide the opposition for the first Valley home fixture of 2019, a Sunday matinee at Brown Field. The conference is using a new double-round robin format, so Wednesday will kick off a 10-game slate that sees Valpo play each of the other five teams at home and on the road.

Oral Roberts Edges Valpo on Golden Goal in Thriller

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team responded to a late deficit on Sunday evening with a timely equalizer, but host Oral Roberts found a golden goal in the 106th minute to send Valpo to a 2-1 defeat in its final fixture prior to Missouri Valley Conference competition. An exciting, competitive match featured a strong effort against a talented Golden Eagles side that owns a strong early-season resume.

Men’s Soccer Falls to Nationally-Ranked SMU

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team faced another tough road challenge on Friday in Dallas, falling 6-0 at SMU. The Mustangs (5-0-0) entered the match ranked 22nd nationally by the United Soccer Coaches, 16th by Top Drawer Soccer and 18th by College Soccer News.

Waugaman Honored in MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight

Dylan Waugaman (Houston, Texas / Friendswood [Oregon State]) received recognition for his academic prowess on Wednesday as the Valparaiso University men’s soccer fifth-year senior was featured in the MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, presented by Enterprise Bank and Trust Company.

Men's Soccer to Begin Challenging Journey on Friday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will continue a challenging stretch of four straight games away from Brown Field this weekend by visiting SMU and Oral Roberts. This starts a tough road trip that sees the team play three games in six days in three different states – Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri. These will also mark the final nonconference tune-ups prior to the Missouri Valley Conference opener at Missouri State.

Valpo Drops Friday Fixture at UIC

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team entered a challenging road environment on Friday night, falling 5-1 to three-time defending Horizon League champion UIC. The Flames were a perfect 7-0-0 at home last season and have won 14 straight Flames Field fixtures.

Men's Soccer to Visit Windy City on Friday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will begin a challenging stretch of four consecutive matches away from Brown Field on Friday night in Chicago. Valpo will battle former conference foe UIC in the lone game of a 10-day span that leads into an active stretch of three road games in six days in three states.

Rainwater Named MVC Player of the Week

It didn’t take long for Cole Rainwater (Schererville, Ind. / Lake Central) to earn the first honor of his career, as the Valparaiso University men’s soccer freshman was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday.

Men’s Soccer Rolls to Victory in Home Opener

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team debuted its new turf by equaling a program record for goals in a game on Monday night, downing IU Northwest 8-2. It was the team’s first regular season game at Brown Field since the facility received new turf over the summer. Freshman Cole Rainwater (Schererville, Ind. / Lake Central) made his first collegiate home game one to remember, producing a hat trick while finishing the night with seven points.

Men’s Soccer Plays to Draw in Season Opener at Green Bay

A solid performance by a freshman in goal helped the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team start the season with a draw on Friday night. Valpo rookie Edvin Holst (Stockholm, Sweden / Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium Jaraplan) racked up eight saves in his collegiate debut, while Mason Marcey (Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian [Radford]) provided the Valpo goal in a 1-1 stalemate at Green Bay.

Men's Soccer Opens Season on Labor Day Weekend

There’s work to be done on Labor Day weekend for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team as the 2019 season kicks off on Friday night at Green Bay before the team lifts the lid on its home schedule on Monday evening at Brown Field against IU Northwest. Valpo will debut a new-look team that features 15 newcomers and 13 returning players.

2019 Men’s Soccer Season Preview

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will look to carry over the success experienced late in the 2018 season to a 2019 campaign that features a largely new-look roster.

Rose Named to Preseason All-MVC Team

Valparaiso University men’s soccer fifth-year senior midfielder Demar Rose (Kingston, Jamaica / Wolmer’s Boys Soccer) was recognized as part of the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference Team on Thursday.

Mentzingen Named USL League One Player of the Month

Former Valparaiso University men’s soccer standout Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) earned a high honor for his professional prowess on Thursday as he was named the USL League One Player of the Month. Mentzingen is a member of Lansing Ignite FC.

Men’s Soccer Rounds Out Recruiting Class

With the start of official practices right around the corner, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has rounded out its roster with eight additional newcomers for the 2019 campaign.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces 2019 Schedule

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has announced its schedule for the 2019 season, featuring three exhibitions, 10 Missouri Valley Conference matches and seven nonconference fixtures.

Jack Eaton Named Indiana Boys Soccer Player of the Year

An incoming Valparaiso University freshman received Indiana high school soccer’s highest honor this week.

Men’s Soccer Announces Postseason Awards

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has announced its annual postseason awards.

Richt Selected for Athenaeum Honor Society

Men’s soccer goalkeeper Alex Richt (Manhattan, Kan. / Manhattan [Graceland]) has been selected for membership in the Athenaeum Honor Society for graduate students at Valparaiso University.

Saturday’s Men’s Soccer Alumni Game Moved to 6 p.m. at Brown Field

Rin and John Seibert Receive Valpo Men’s Soccer Supporters’ Award

As the end of the 2018-19 academic year approaches, Valparaiso University head men’s soccer coach Mike Avery started to announce this year’s recipients of the program’s annual awards on Tuesday. The first award to be announced is the program’s Supporters’ Award, which has been presented to John and Rin Seibert ('76).

Avery Adds Two to Men’s Soccer Program

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has added two more players with local ties to its 2019 recruiting class.

The Region’s D-I Team: Men’s Soccer Adds Four Locals to Program

When the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team takes the pitch to begin the 2019 season, Northwest Indiana sports fans will notice a number of familiar faces donning the brown and gold that represents the Region’s Division I Team.

Valpo Men’s Soccer to Co-Host Taj Weekes Event

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has announced that it will co-host an event with Valpo’s Institute of Leadership and Service featuring Taj Weekes next week.

Domicolo Joins Valpo Men’s Soccer Program

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has announced the addition of defender Daniel Domicolo, who joined the program as a mid-year transfer earlier this month.

Mentzingen Selected by Columbus Crew SC in 2019 MLS SuperDraft

The success of Valparaiso University men’s soccer alumni continued to grow on Monday as December 2018 graduate Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) was selected in the fourth round of the 2019 Major League Soccer SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew as the 90th overall pick.

Mentzingen Signs with Lansing Ignite of USL League 1

The lengthy list of professional players produced by the Valparaiso University men’s soccer program added a new name on Friday as Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) signed a professional contract with Lansing Ignite, a founding member of USL League One, pending league and federation approval.

Waugaman Named to Men’s Soccer CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team

Valparaiso University men’s soccer player Dylan Waugaman (Houston, Texas / Friendswood [Oregon State]) received a high honor on Thursday as he was named a second-team Google Cloud Academic All-American by CoSIDA.

Mentzingen Named to United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team

Valparaiso University men’s soccer senior Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) added one final accolade to his long list of achievements over his two-year Valpo career on Wednesday.

Waugaman, Mentzingen Named to MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team

A pair of Valparaiso University men’s soccer players were honored by the Missouri Valley Conference on Wednesday for their excellence on the field and in the classroom during the 2018 season.

Miras Named to MVC All-Tournament Team

Valparaiso University men’s soccer goalkeeper Nacho Miras (Ubeda, Spain / Nuestra Semora del Pilar) was recognized as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament team on Sunday.

Five Men’s Soccer Players Receive All-Conference Recognition

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program was well represented as the Missouri Valley Conference unveiled its postseason awards and all-conference honors on Thursday evening.

Waugaman Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team

Valparaiso University men’s soccer player Dylan Waugaman (Houston, Texas / Friendswood [Oregon State]) was honored for his excellence both on the field and in the classroom on Thursday as he was named to the CoSIDA All-District First Team for District 5.

Men’s Soccer Season Comes to Close with Overtime Defeat to Drake

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program said goodbye to an accomplished senior class on Wednesday following a 2-1 overtime defeat to Drake in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at Evansville. The Bulldogs used a golden goal in the second overtime to advance with the narrow victory.

Men's Soccer Begins MVC Tournament on Wednesday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team seems to be peaking at the right time as the squad enters the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on a six-game unbeaten streak. Valpo goes into the week as the No. 3 seed in the tournament, very much in the mix for the conference title and the automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament that comes along with it.

Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Finale, Locks Up No. 3 Seed for MVC Tournament

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team ended its Brown Field portion of the season on a high note, securing a 1-0 victory on Saturday night against Missouri Valley Conference foe Drake to nail down the No. 3 seed for next week’s conference tournament.

Men's Soccer to Host Brown Field Finale on Saturday

The final chance to catch the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team in action at Brown Field this season will be on Saturday night as Drake comes to town for the regular season finale. Valpo can take comfort in the fact that it has done enough to secure a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament appearance regardless of Saturday’s outcome, but there’s still plenty to play for with tournament seeding on the line in the home finale.

Men’s Soccer Secures MVC Tournament Berth with Draw at Evansville

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team utilized an impressive goal late in regulation to garner a point in the Missouri Valley Conference standings on Saturday night at Evansville. The result was an important one as it allowed Valpo to clinch a conference tournament appearance.

Key MVC Showdown Awaits Men's Soccer on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has hopes that Saturday’s game will be a preview of a trip to come. Making the journey from Valpo to Evansville twice in a 10-day span has never sounded so appealing, as Valpo will return to the home of the Purple Aces as long as the team takes care of business over the final two matches and secures a spot in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The stakes are high on Saturday as Valpo and Evansville lock horns in another important game in the conference standings.

Men’s Soccer Extends Unbeaten Streak to Four on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team added to its unbeaten streak and picked up another point in the Missouri Valley Conference standings on Saturday night, playing to a 2-2 draw with Central Arkansas at Brown Field. All four goals came in the second half with Valpo jumping out to a two-goal edge before the Bears roared from behind to earn the eventual tie.

Men's Soccer to Host Central Arkansas on Saturday

A Valpo team that is playing its best soccer of the season over the last three matches will face a tough test on Saturday night as Central Arkansas makes its way to Brown Field. The Bears are the defending conference champions after winning the MVC Tournament and advancing to the NCAA Tournament in 2017. This will mark the penultimate chance to catch Valpo play at home this season.

Lacerda Garners MVC Offensive Player of the Week Award

A day after being named the College Soccer News National Player of the Week, honors kept rolling in for Valparaiso University men’s soccer senior Lucca Lacerda (Passos, Brazil / Mercy College) on Tuesday.

Lacerda Honored as College Soccer News National Player of the Week

After a seven-point week that propelled the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team to a perfect 2-0-0 fall break road trip, senior Lucca Lacerda (Passos, Brazil / Mercy College) has been named the College Soccer News National Player of the Week.

Lacerda Provides Brace to Lift Men’s Soccer Over Bradley

It will be a happy journey home after a perfect fall break trip for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team.

Men's Soccer Visits Bradley on Saturday

A stretch of four straight Missouri Valley Conference games to close the regular season begins on Saturday night as Valpo pays Bradley a visit at Shea Stadium in Peoria. This match takes Valpo back to the site of the 2017 MVC Tournament to face a Braves side that was picked to finish fourth in the MVC Preseason Poll. Entering this weekend, Valpo’s only conference fixtures have come against the top two teams in the preseason projections.

Valpo Enjoys Road Win on Wednesday

The weather conditions weren’t favorable, but the outcome sure was for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team on Wednesday in Charleston, Ill. Valpo came away with a 2-1 road victory over host Eastern Illinois behind a late goal by Lucca Lacerda (Passos, Brazil / Mercy College), whose game-winner came in the 85th minute.

Men’s Soccer Earns Point in Valley Standings on Sunday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw with Missouri Valley Conference foe Loyola on a misty and foggy Sunday night at Brown Field. Valpo put together its best performance of the past month to earn a gritty point in the Valley standings against a quality conference foe.

Men's Soccer Versus Loyola Pushed to Sunday

Due to an inclement weather forecast throughout the evening hours on Saturday, the Valpo men's soccer home match against Loyola on Brown Field has been postponed to Sunday night at 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer Begins Valley-Heavy Stretch on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will return to Missouri Valley Conference play on Saturday after three straight fixtures outside of league action. The most important stretch of the season awaits as the team closes the regular season with five Valley dates in its final six matches. Nearby conference foe Loyola comes to Brown Field on Saturday night before Valpo heads to Eastern Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 10. It’s a special night for the program on Saturday as Valpo hosts its annual TOCO (They Often Cry Outreach) event.

Men’s Soccer Earns Team Academic Award

For the 16th straight year, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been awarded with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award, as announced on Thursday by the organization.

Mentzingen Tallies Goal in Men’s Soccer Setback to Oral Roberts

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team fell 4-1 to visiting Oral Roberts on Monday night at Brown Field. A quality Golden Eagles side upped its record to 6-3-2 after scoring two goals in each half. Senior Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) provided the Valpo goal in the 53rd minute on a penalty kick.

Lacerda Scores First Goal of Valpo Career on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team fell 2-1 on Saturday night on the road against Bowling Green. The Falcons scored twice in the first 20 minutes before senior Lucca Lacerda (Passos, Brazil / Mercy College) provided the Valpo goal in the 36th minute.

Men's Soccer Set for Two Games in Three Days

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will have a busy weekend with two games in three days starting on Saturday night at Bowling Green. After Valpo squares off with the Falcons in Ohio, it will face a quick turnaround for a home date with Oral Roberts on Monday at Brown Field.

SIU Edwardsville Nips Valpo in High-Scoring Affair

There were more goals scored on Tuesday night than in the previous five Valparaiso University men’s soccer matches combined, but Valpo came up on the wrong end of a seesaw battle that saw visiting SIU Edwardsville capture a 3-2 victory at Brown Field. Each team had two second-half goals, with the Cougars scoring the match-winner in the 86th minute of a fixture that began on a lengthy lightning delay.

Men’s Soccer Starts MVC Slate on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team faced a tough test to begin the 2018 Missouri Valley Conference schedule, going on the road to face the league’s defending regular season champion on Saturday. Nacho Miras (Ubeda, Spain / Nuetra Semora del Pilar) registered four saves and Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) placed a pair of shots on goal, but host Missouri State defended its home field with a 1-0 victory to remain undefeated this season.

Men’s Soccer to Hold Fall ID Camp

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has announced that it will hold a Fall ID camp on Nov. 4 at the Athletics-Recreation Center and Brown Field.

Valpo Men's Soccer Opens MVC Play on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team is ready to embrace the challenge of starting the Missouri Valley Conference portion of the season by visiting the defending regular season champions on Saturday night. MVC preseason favorite Missouri State will welcome Valpo to crank up conference play before Valpo steps back outside of conference action for a Tuesday tilt against SIU Edwardsville at Brown Field.

Mentzingen Featured in MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight

Valparaiso University men’s soccer senior Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) has been recognized for his well-roundedness as one of two student-athletes featured in this week’s Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight presented by Enterprise Bank and Trust Company.

Valpo Plays to Scoreless Draw with Western Illinois

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team held on to a scoreless draw against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Brown Field on Saturday afternoon. Stout defense on each side, and some sound goalkeeping from redshirt junior Nacho Miras (Ubeda, Spain/Nuestra Semora del Pilar) would hold the deadlock in place and give Valpo its first draw of the 2018 season.

Men's Soccer Back Home on Saturday

At long last, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team returns to Brown Field for Saturday’s match against Western Illinois. This marks the first home fixture for Valpo since Aug. 24. Saturday presents the team with a chance to improve to 2-0 at home and an opportunity to win back-to-back games for the first time this season.

Late Header Goal by Alex Brown Lifts Valpo Past Milwaukee

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team earned an impressive road victory against a quality Milwaukee side on Friday night, using a header goal by Alex Brown (MayPen, Jamaica / Glenmuir [Cincinnati State]) in the 90th minute to obtain the dramatic triumph. This marked the second time in the first five matches of the year Valpo has notched a match-winner in the 90th minute or later.

Valpo Continues Wisconsin Stretch on Friday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will face a former league foe on Friday as the squad heads back to the state of Wisconsin to clash with the Milwaukee Panthers. After back-to-back battles with Big Ten competition, Valpo continues its challenging slate by playing a team that is coming off a Big Ten win over Ohio State.

Men’s Soccer Incurs One-Goal Defeat to Defending Big Ten Champions

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team came out on the wrong end of a 1-0 final against a Wisconsin team that has received national attention this season and advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen a year ago. Neither side cracked the scoreboard in the opening half, but the Badgers notched the lone goal of the match on a penalty kick in the 52nd minute to conclude a holiday weekend of soccer in Madison, Wis. The weather played a factor on Monday, as the match was moved to Madison College and took place in unfavorable conditions.

Northwestern Nips Valpo in Men’s Soccer

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team started its Labor Day weekend tournament with a 1-0 setback on Saturday against Big 10 foe Northwestern in Madison, Wis. Valpo had the edge in shots for the third straight game, but it was the Wildcats who made their way onto the scoreboard in the second half.

Men's Soccer Preps for Challenging Labor Day Weekend

A challenging Labor Day weekend awaits the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team as the Crusaders head to the University of Wisconsin Tournament to battle a pair of Big Ten opponents. Valpo will face off with Northwestern and defending Big Ten champion Wisconsin, while Fordham will also be a part of the tournament field and play the two Big Ten schools.

Moreno Picks Up First Crusader Goal in Defeat to Marquette

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team incurred its first setback of the season on Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee as the Crusaders fell 3-1 to Marquette. Danny Moreno (Pasto, Columbia / Desert Mountain [Grand Canyon]) became the second Crusader in as many matches to score his first goal in a Valpo uniform by providing his team’s tally.

Marchionna Golden Goal Propels Valpo to Victory in Season Opener

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer season is off to a dramatic and victorious start after Friday’s opener at Brown Field. The Crusaders had visiting IUPUI on its heels for the bulk of the match, eventually breaking through in the 104th minute as a golden goal by Michael Marchionna (Naperville, Ill. / Naperville Central) provided Valpo with a 1-0 victory.

Men's Soccer to Open Season This Weekend

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will kick off a new season on Friday night by hosting IUPUI. After the Crusaders and Jaguars clash to get the season going, Valpo will visit Big East foe Marquette on Sunday.

Excitement Abundant as Men’s Soccer Prepares to Kick Off Season

As the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team gets set to begin regular season action on Friday night, it’s something simple yet often overlooked that could lay the foundation for a successful 2018 campaign.

Futbol at Brown Field Set for Friday

As part of Valparaiso University’s Welcome Week festivities, Valpo Athletics will be hosting “Futbol at Brown Field” on Friday, Aug. 24 – an event surrounding the men’s and women’s soccer doubleheader to help kick off the 2018-2019 athletic season.

Rain Washes Out Men’s Soccer Exhibition

The scheduled Valparaiso University men’s soccer exhibition match at Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday has been cancelled due to rain and inclement weather.

Garcia, Mentzingen Named to MVC Preseason All-Conference Team

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team was well represented as the Missouri Valley Conference unveiled its 2018 Preseason All-Conference Team on Thursday.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces 2018 Newcomers

As the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team gets set to take the pitch to begin the 2018 campaign, the program has released details on the six newcomers who have joined the team.

Registration Open for Valpo Men’s Soccer Youth VIP Camp

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has announced that registration is open for its 2018 Youth VIP Camp, which will take place Aug. 6-8.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Releases 2018 Schedule

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has announced its schedule for the 2018 season, featuring three exhibitions, six Missouri Valley Conference matches and 10 nonconference fixtures.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces 2017-18 Program Awards

Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery has unveiled the program’s 2017-18 award winners.

Valpo Welcomes Marcey to Program

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has announced the addition of midyear transfer Mason Marcey to the program.

Howell Signs Professional Contract with Nashville SC

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has continued its impressive track record of helping players in their development toward professional careers.

Stroud Departs Valpo Men’s Soccer Staff, Accepts Head Coaching Position

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has announced the departure of assistant coach David Stroud, who has accepted a head coaching position at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Mich.

Mentinzgen, Garcia Receive All-Region Recognition

A pair of Valparaiso University men’s soccer players have received recognition as members of the 2017 United Soccer Coaches Association All-West Region Teams.Junior Rafael Mentzingen was tabbed all-region second team, while sophomore Adan Garcia picked up third-team honors.

Keck Wins State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award

Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Doug Elgin has named 10 student-athletes State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award recipients for the 2017 fall season. Valparaiso University men’s soccer senior Jacob Keck was among those honored as the conference announced the winners on Thursday.

Mentzingen Named to MVC All-Tournament Team

Valparaiso University junior Rafael Mentzingen was honored on Sunday as the Missouri Valley Conference announced its 2017 men’s soccer all-tournament team.

Four Crusaders Receive All-Conference Recognition

After completing its first season of competition in the Missouri Valley Conference, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team was well represented as The Valley unveiled its postseason awards and all-conference recognition on Thursday evening.

Men’s Soccer Season Comes to Close at MVC Tournament

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team saw its season come to an end on Tuesday afternoon in Peoria, Ill. as Drake advanced by topping the Crusaders 4-2 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament action. The match was scoreless at halftime, before all six goals were scored in the final 45 minutes. Rafael Mentzingen notched the first goal of the match, a highlight-reel effort that gave the Crusaders a temporary edge.

Men’s Soccer Ready for First Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will begin its first Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Tuesday. The sixth-seeded Crusaders face off with seventh-seeded Drake to begin the event, which features all seven Valley teams competing for an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament. This year’s tournament is being hosted by Bradley in Peoria, Ill. If Valpo wins on Tuesday, it will play Bradley on Wednesday, with the winner of that match advancing to Friday’s semifinal against Central Arkansas.

Men’s Soccer Finishes Regular Season at Brown Field

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team concluded its regular season on Saturday afternoon against Missouri Valley Conference foe Bradley. The Crusaders (8-8-1, 3-5-0 MVC) fell to the Braves (10-7-2, 4-3-1) 1-0 at Brown Field. At halftime of the match, head coach Mike Avery and the Crusader program honored the team’s three seniors: Ramone Howell, Jacob Keck and Tunji Osifeso.

Three-Goal Half Lifts Men's Soccer Past Eastern Illinois

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team faced a 1-0 halftime deficit on Monday night at Brown Field, but the Crusaders exploded for three second half goals to best Eastern Illinois 3-1 in nonconference action. Valpo had the bulk of the match’s quality chances, outdoing the Panthers 8-2 in shots on goal.

St. Baldrick's Benefit, Senior Day Comprise Busy Week of Soccer at Brown Field

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will bookend the final week of the regular season with home fixtures at Brown Field. The Crusaders start the week with a Monday match against Eastern Illinois before welcoming Bradley in Missouri Valley Conference play for a Saturday matinee that concludes the regular season.

Men’s Soccer Drops Penultimate Conference Contest

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team fell 2-0 at the hands of Missouri State on a rainy Tuesday afternoon at Brown Field. The Bears bounced back from a Saturday loss and kept their position atop the Missouri Valley Conference with the win.

Garcia, Mentzingen Score, But Bears Edge Crusaders

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team held the lead on two separate occasions on Saturday night in Conway, Ark., but Central Arkansas roared from behind to nip the Crusaders 3-2 in Missouri Valley Conference action.

Men’s Soccer Returns to Action with Pair of Important MVC Matches

After eight consecutive days without a match, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team returns to the pitch on Saturday evening for the first of two important Missouri Valley Conference showdowns this week. Both matches will present the Crusaders with opportunities to avenge earlier defeats as they play the teams responsible for their two conference losses this week – Central Arkansas and Missouri State.

Garcia Turns Hat Trick as Crusaders Down Leathernecks

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team went to Macomb, Ill. on Thursday and picked up its sixth road victory of the season, extending its winning streak to three by downing Western Illinois 5-2 behind a hat trick by sophomore Adan Garcia (Dallas, Texas / Episcopal School of Dallas). After a decade-long gap between hat tricks from 2006-2016, Valpo has now had a player accomplish the feat in consecutive seasons.

Men's Soccer Goes For Third Straight Win at Western Illinois

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team is enjoying its lightest stretch of the season – playing just one match in a 13-day span. That fixture will take place on Thursday at Western Illinois before the Crusaders have eight consecutive days off from match action.

Mentzingen Wins MVC Offensive Player of the Week

After helping the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team to an undefeated week, junior Rafael Mentzingen (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Bryan) has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

Men’s Soccer Wins MVC Showdown at Brown Field

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team faced the Evansville Purple Aces (5-5-1, 0-2-1 MVC) Saturday night, winning the Missouri Valley Conference showdown 2-1. Despite the rain and wind, the Crusaders (6-5-1, 3-2 MVC) took advantage of playing in front of their home crowd and took a 2-0 lead into halftime.

Men’s Soccer Earns Team Academic Award

For the 15th straight year, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been awarded with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award, as announced this week by the organization.

Crusaders Return Home, Host Evansville Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will start a home-heavy stretch on Saturday night as four of the final six matches of the regular season will take place at Brown Field. Road warriors for most of the year, the Crusaders hope to carry their away success over to their home field beginning this week.

Men’s Soccer Holds Off Northern Illinois for Road Win

If there are two things the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team is used to this season, they’re playing in close games and playing on the road. The Crusaders did both again on Tuesday night, edging Mid-American Conference foe Northern Illinois for a 3-2 victory in DeKalb, Ill.

Valpo Falls at Missouri State

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team faced the first-place squad in the Missouri Valley Conference on Saturday night. The Crusaders (4-5-1, 2-2 MVC) traveled to Missouri State, and the Bears prevailed 1-0.

On The Road Again: Men's Soccer Travels to Missouri State, Northern Illinois

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will hit the road for a pair of matches this week as the Crusaders visit Missouri State in a Valley showdown on Saturday evening before heading to Northern Illinois to clash with the Huskies on Tuesday night. After Tuesday, Valpo will have played nine of its 11 matches this season on the road.

Brown Scores in First Crusader Start as Men’s Soccer Blanks IUPUI

Making just his second appearance since gaining eligibility from the NCAA, junior Alex Brown (MayPen, Jamaica / Glenmuir [Cincinnati State]) scored the match-winner on Tuesday night, lifting the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over IUPUI in nonconference action in Indianapolis.

Garcia, Keck Score in Defeat for Valpo Men’s Soccer

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team began its home Missouri Valley Conference slate on Saturday, coming up short against Central Arkansas 3-2. The Crusaders (3-4-1, 2-1 MVC) battled through tough playing conditions with the heat rising above 90 degrees to score goals both early and late, but the visiting Bears came away victorious.

Crusaders to Host TOCO Benefit Match on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will look to move to 3-0-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders welcome Central Arkansas for the program’s first home MVC match. A win will give the Crusaders their first 3-0-0 start to conference play in the history of Valparaiso men’s soccer, which dates back to 1983. The first league home date is followed by a trip to Indianapolis to compete against IUPUI.

Comeback Try Comes Up Shy for Men’s Soccer

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team had its sights firmly set on a second-straight two-goal comeback, but the Crusaders fell 2-1 to Fort Wayne in Monday’s home opener despite dominating possession in the second half.

Avery Breaks Men’s Soccer Program Record as Valpo Erases Two-Goal Deficit to Defeat Drake

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team’s opening act in the Missouri Valley Conference was tough to top, but the Crusaders just may have one-upped themselves in terms of drama with Saturday’s 3-2 overtime win over Drake. Freshman midfielder Jonas Engler couldn’t have dreamed of a much better situation for his first collegiate goal, floating a shot from 32 yards out that found the near corner of the net for a golden goal late in the second overtime.

Men's Soccer Rounds Out Road Stretch, Hosts Brown Field Opener

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will look to move to 2-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference on Saturday night at Drake as it closes out a stretch of six straight road contests to begin the season. The Crusaders will finally get a taste of playing in front of their home fans on Monday, as Fort Wayne comes to town for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

Crusaders Drop Overtime Fixture in Edwardsville

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team saw its two-match winning streak snapped on Saturday night, a 1-0 overtime loss to SIU Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Ill. Defense reigned supreme throughout the contest, as the two teams combined for just one shot on goal in regulation.

Crusaders Seek Third Straight Win Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will look to continue its recent trend of success on Saturday, as the Crusaders visit SIU Edwardsville in nonconference action for the team’s only fixture of the week. Valpo enters the match ranked ninth in the West region in the most recent United Soccer Coaches poll.

Miras, Mentzingen Sweep MVC Weekly Awards

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team continued to accumulate awards and honors on Wednesday, as the Missouri Valley Conference announced its weekly awards. Redshirt sophomore Nacho Miras was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Week while junior Rafael Mentzingen took home Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Miras Named to College Soccer News National Team of the Week

Valparaiso University redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Nacho Miras (Ubeda, Spain / Nuestras Semora del Pilar) was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week on Monday.

Crusaders Complete Winning Weekend, Capture Chicago Classic Championship

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team continued its strong start to the season on Sunday afternoon in Chicago, besting host DePaul 2-1 to secure the Chicago Classic title. Valpo was the only squad to go unbeaten in the four-team event, which was co-hosted by Loyola and DePaul and also featured La Salle.

Crusaders Make Grand Entrance to Missouri Valley Conference with Win Over Loyola

The debut of Valparaiso University athletics in the Missouri Valley Conference couldn’t have been scripted much better than the way it unfolded for the men’s soccer team on Friday night in Chicago.

Crusaders to Compete in School’s First MVC Event on Friday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will compete in two games in the Windy City this weekend as part of the Chicago Classic, starting with a Friday evening affair that will go down in University history. The Crusaders visit Loyola to open Missouri Valley Conference play, Valpo’s first Valley event in any sport since becoming a full-fledged member.

Valpo Earns Road Result, Plays to Draw with Michigan

For the second straight match, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team tallied the first goal despite playing on the road against a quality Big Ten foe. This time, the goal was enough to carry the Crusaders to a noteworthy result, as Valpo went to Ann Arbor and came away with a 1-1 tie against Michigan.

Crusaders Fall in Overtime in Season Opener

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team struck first in the season opener on Friday night against Big Ten foe Northwestern, but the host Wildcats came from behind to notch a 2-1 overtime win in Evanston, Ill.

Crusaders to Kick Off Season at Northwestern, Michigan

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team lifts the lid on the 2017 season on Friday night as the Crusaders head to Evanston for a showdown with Northwestern. The matchup with the Wildcats marks the first in a string of six straight road matches to start the season, including back-to-back visits to Big Ten competition in a four-day, season-opening stretch.

Men's Soccer Season Preview

With a roster that features more newcomers than returning players, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will look to sustain its recent history of success in its first season of competition in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Howell Named to MVC Preseason All-Conference Team

Valparaiso University men’s soccer player Ramone Howell (Portmore Jamaica / Jamaica College) has been named to the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference Preseason All-Conference Team, which was released on Thursday.

Men’s Soccer Online Store Open

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has opened an online store, which will be available through Sunday, Aug. 6.

Valpo Announces 2017 Men’s Soccer Schedule

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has unveiled its schedule for the 2017 season, a slate that features three exhibitions and 17 regular season matches.

Valpo In The Valley: Men's Soccer

Continuing the #ValpoInTheValley series, which will take a look at each of the Missouri Valley Conference’s 17 sports, is men’s soccer. Learn about the landscape of The Valley in men’s soccer, how Valpo has fared against opponents from The Valley in the past, and hear from head coach Mike Avery as he talks about what the program is looking forward to entering its first season of MVC competition and who will lead the way in 2017 for his team.

Valparaiso University to Join Missouri Valley Conference

Valparaiso University president Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today that the University has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2017. The Crusaders will begin competing for MVC championships in the 2017–2018 academic year.

Men’s Soccer Announces 2017 Coaching Staff

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program has announced its coaching staff for the 2017 season. Valpo head coach Mike Avery has tabbed veteran coach and former professional player Chris Pfau as the team’s top assistant, while two-time Valparaiso graduate Brendan Roth returns to his alma mater as an assistant coach.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces 2016-17 Award Winners

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team wrapped the 2017 spring season in style and with a flair for the dramatic, as the Crusaders found two goals in the final 15 minutes to top the Valparaiso Alumni Team 4-3 in an exciting match on Sunday afternoon at Brown Field. With the win, the Crusaders finish the spring with a record of 7-1, with the only loss a 2-1 defeat back in February at Indiana University. Now, the team turns its attention to putting the final pieces in place in anticipation of the fall 2017 season.

Former Crusader Antonijevic Signs Two-Year Deal in Norway’s Top Professional League

The success of Valparaiso University men’s soccer alumni continued on Tuesday, as former Crusader Stefan Antonijevic signed a two-year deal with Lillestrom SK in Norway’s top professional league.

Campbell Signs with Tampa Bay Rowdies of USL

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has added another player to its growing list of alumni who have gone on to reach the professional ranks following their time with the program.

Crusaders Welcome Transfers Osifeso, Waugaman to Men’s Soccer Program

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has announced the addition of transfers Babatunji Osifeso (Laurel, Md. / Laurel) and Dylan Waugaman (Houston, Texas / Friendswood) to the program. Osifeso, a redshirt junior midfielder / forward, transferred from Campbell, while Waugaman, a redshirt sophomore defender, comes to the Crusaders from Oregon State.

Madrid, Lawrence Receive NSCAA All-Region Recognition

Valparaiso University men’s soccer players Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M. / Eldorado [Florida Gulf Coast]) and Omar Lawrence (Kingston, Jamaica / Excelsior) received high honors on Tuesday as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America published all-region teams.

Men's Soccer Plays to Scoreless Draw, Milwaukee Advances on Shootout

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team saw its season come to an end on Monday night in Milwaukee, Wis. The Crusaders and Panthers played to a scoreless draw through 110 minutes, but Milwaukee converted on all five penalty kicks to take the shootout and advance to the Horizon League Tournament semifinals. This marks the second time in the last three years that the Valpo season has ended on a penalty kick shootout in the first round of the tournament.

Seven Valpo Players Receive League Accolades

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team hauled in all-league honors as the Horizon League announced its 2016 award winners on Monday. Seniors Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M. / Eldorado [Florida Gulf Coast]) and Omar Lawrence (Kingston, Jamaica / Excelsior) captured places on the first-team, while seniors Kendan Anderson (Portmore, Jamaica / St. George’s College [South Florida / ASA College]), Adrian Graham (Kingston, Jamaica / St. George’s College) and Nico Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica / St. George’s College) received second-team recognition.

Horizon League Tournament Begins Monday in Milwaukee

The most significant and exciting time of the Valparaiso University men’s soccer season has arrived as the Crusaders visit Milwaukee in a Horizon League Tournament first-round fixture. The Crusaders can extend their season and set the program record for victories in a single year with a triumphant effort on Monday.

Valpo Falls to Wright State, Clinches Spot in Horizon League Tournament

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team allowed two second-half goals in a 2-0 loss to Wright State on Friday night at Brown Field. By virtue of Milwaukee’s dramatic 1-0 win over Cleveland State, which came on a 90th minute goal, the Crusaders have secured a spot in the Horizon League Tournament and will play at Milwaukee in the first round on Monday.

Tight Table Sets Up Exciting Final Day of Men's Soccer Regular Season

The table is tight entering the final game of the regular season as the Valparaiso men’s soccer team can still finish anywhere from second to seventh in the Horizon League, with the top six teams qualifying for next week’s conference tournament. A quality test awaits the Crusaders, as first-place Wright State comes to Brown Field for Friday’s fixture.

Anderson Provides Fastest Hat Trick in NCAA History in Victory over IUPUI

In what seemed like the blink of an eye, Valparaiso University men’s soccer player Kendan Anderson (Portmore, Jamaica / St. George’s College [South Florida / ASA College]) transformed Monday’s matinee with nonleague foe IUPUI into a game he won’t soon forget. The Valpo senior scored three times in 1:21, the fastest three consecutive goals by an individual player in NCAA history, to help the Crusaders down the Jaguars 5-0.

Madrid Receives Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week Honor

Valparaiso University men’s soccer senior Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M. / Eldorado [Florida Gulf Coast]) has been named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday night against Northern Kentucky.

Men’s Soccer Dispatches Northern Kentucky

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team captured an important victory on Saturday night at Brown Field, downing Northern Kentucky 5-0 in the penultimate league match of the regular season. In the process, the Crusaders picked up three points in a tightly-packed Horizon League table.

Men's Soccer Returns Home to Begin Final Stretch

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team returns home for the first time in three weeks on Saturday to host league foe Northern Kentucky. Then, Valpo competes in the final nonleague fixture of the season on Monday afternoon, a match that will now begin at 3 p.m. at Brown Field.

Thomas Achieves Academic All-District

Valparaiso University men’s soccer player Suleiman Thomas (Chicago, Ill. / Lake Forest Academy) received recognition for his success both in the classroom and on the soccer pitch on Tuesday. The Crusader senior was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District V First Team.

Crusaders Incur League Loss at UIC

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 setback at UIC on Saturday night. UIC’s Jose Fuentes scored in the 62nd minute to account for the difference in a fast-paced match at Flames Field.

Inspirational Journey: Valpo Men’s Soccer Captain Embraces New Opportunity

Less than four years ago, Omar Lawrence ’16 accepted a full athletic scholarship from Valparaiso University to play soccer. He had never been outside the Caribbean and couldn’t afford to visit the University, but was fully aware that everything he had been working for since he was a boy playing soccer in the streets of Jamaica was becoming his reality.

Howell, Pulinx Goals Propel Valpo Past Fort Wayne

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team returned to the win column on Tuesday night in Fort Wayne, besting the Mastodons 2-0. The Crusaders have only dropped three matches all season, and each time have responded with a win or draw in their following fixture.

Crusaders Head to Fort Wayne, UIC

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team will continue a stretch of four straight road fixtures on Tuesday at Fort Wayne and Saturday at UIC. Tuesday's match will begin at 5 p.m. CT, an hour earlier than originally scheduled.

Men’s Soccer Suffers First League Loss in Green Bay

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team saw its six-match unbeaten streak snapped on Saturday night with a 2-0 defeat at Green Bay. The Crusaders absorbed their first league loss of the season and suffered their first defeat since Sept. 21 at Ohio State.

Crusaders Come From Behind, Knock Off Western Michigan

Fresh off cracking the NSCAA Great Lakes Region rankings for the first time this season, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer completed a favorable day with a 2-1 road win over Western Michigan in a battle of two regionally-ranked sides. The Crusaders, ranked 10th in the Great Lakes Region, rallied from a goal down to defeat the eighth-ranked Broncos on Tuesday afternoon in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Valpo All-Access: Nico Campbell

Valparaiso men's soccer goalkeeper Nico Campbell joins Parker Gatewood on this edition of Valpo All-Access, talking about his playing background and going into detail about the art of stopping penalty kicks.

Valpo Visits Western Michigan, Green Bay

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team hits the road to begin a four-game journey away from Brown Field on Tuesday night with a nonleague fixture at Western Michigan. Then, the Crusaders head to Green Bay to resume Horizon League play on Saturday evening.

Crusaders, Panthers Play to Draw

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team raised its unbeaten streak to five and stayed undefeated in Horizon League play by virtue of a 1-1 draw with Milwaukee on Saturday night at Brown Field. Matthew Gweh (Apple Valley, Minn.) accounted for the lone Valpo goal, helping keep the Crusaders atop the Horizon League table in the process.

Men's Soccer Welcomes Milwaukee, Tries for Fifth Straight Win

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team can establish a program record for consecutive victories and remain atop the Horizon League with a win over Milwaukee on Saturday.

Valpo Men Receive NSCAA Team Academic Award

For the 14th straight year, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been awarded with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award, as announced this week by the organization.

Men’s Soccer Gains Fourth Straight Victory

Senior Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M. / Eldorado [FGCU]) remained a goal-scoring machine on Monday night, scoring in the 25th minute to help the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team stay red hot with a 1-0 road win over Omaha.

Anderson Earns Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week

Valparaiso University men’s soccer senior Kendan Anderson (Portmore, Jamaica/St. George's College [South Florida/ASA College]) has been named the Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week after scoring two match-winning goals last week.

Crusaders to Visit Omaha on Monday

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team faces a quick turnaround for a nonleague road match with Omaha on Monday night at Caniglia Field. The Crusaders enter the match having won three straight.

Anderson Scores in Brown Field Debut, Men's Soccer Knocks Off Oakland

Senior Kendan Anderson (Portmore, Jamaica/St. George's College [South Florida/ASA College]) made a favorable first impression in his Brown Field debut, scoring an early goal to lift the Crusaders to a 1-0 victory over two-time defending Horizon League champion Oakland on Saturday.

Men’s Soccer Rolls to 3-0 Win at EIU Tuesday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team showcased its squad depth Tuesday afternoon in a decisive 3-0 win in non-league action at Eastern Illinois. Valpo returns home for its TOCO benefit match against Oakland Saturday night at Brown Field.

Men's Soccer Hosting TOCO Benefit As Part of Two-Match Week

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team closes out a four-match road trip with a non-league match Tuesday at Eastern Illinois before returning home to Brown Field Saturday night to host Oakland in Horizon League play. The match against the Golden Grizzlies will be the program's TOCO benefit match, with the program collecting donations at the gate and throughout the game and wearing special blue charity kits which will be auctioned off after the match.

Crusaders Claim Key League Win at Cleveland State

For the second consecutive league road fixture, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team earned a win away from home, as the Crusaders took down Cleveland State Saturday night, 2-1.

Men's Soccer Nike Flash Store Open

The men's soccer program currently has a Nike/BSN Sports flash store open at http://team-shop.bsnsports.com/form/show/VUMSO2016. Gear available through September 29 includes t-shirts, hoodies, polos, hats and much more.

Crusaders Fall to Ohio State Wednesday

In the midst of a stretch of road matches, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team surrendered three early goals at Big Ten foe Ohio State on Wednesday evening in Columbus, Ohio and eventually fell by a 4-1 final score.

Valpo Men's Soccer Faces Two More Road Tests

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team continues a stretch of four consecutive road matches with two fixtures away from home this week. The Crusaders will briefly step out of league play to take on Big Ten foe Ohio State Wednesday evening before traveling to northeast Ohio to face Cleveland State in a key Horizon League contest.

Men’s Soccer Takes All Three Points at Belmont Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team went on the road to Belmont Saturday to continue Horizon League play and came home from Nashville with three points, as the Crusaders scored a pair of second-half goals for a 2-1 victory over the Bruins.

Men's Soccer Continues League Play at Belmont

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team continues Horizon League play and starts off a four-match road trip Saturday afternoon as they head to the Music City to face off with Belmont.

Crusaders Draw With Detroit in League Opener

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team opened Horizon League play with a 1-1 draw against Detroit at Brown Field on Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders scored their only goal in the 59th minute, on a free kick from senior Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M./Eldorado).

Men's Soccer Hosts League Opener Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team will open Horizon League play Saturday afternoon, hosting Detroit at Brown Field. The Crusaders will continue their tradition of honoring Seniors in the Spotlight before each home match this season, with Suleiman Thomas set to be honored on Saturday.

Campbell Named Horizon League Player of the Week

Valparaiso University senior goalkeeper Nico Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George’s College) has been named the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week after surrendering just one goal over the Crusaders’ two games last week.

Men’s Soccer Opens Home Campaign With Victory

Led by a two-goal performance from senior Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M./Eldorado [FGCU]), the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team opened the 2016 home campaign at Brown Field with a 3-1 victory on Sunday over visiting Western Illinois.

Men's Soccer Hosts Western Illinois Sunday

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team returns home to host longtime rival Western Illinois on Brown Field Sunday afternoon. The Crusaders will continue their tradition of honoring Seniors in the Spotlight before each home match this season, beginning with Deven Mason and Isaiah Madrid on Sunday, 15 minutes before match time.

Crusaders Battle For Draw at SIU Edwardsville

Despite being sent down to 10 men less than 15 minutes into the second half, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team held strong on the road Monday evening at SIU Edwardsville, battling the Cougars to a scoreless, double-overtime draw.

Men’s Soccer Falls in Overtime at Loyola

Down two goals with 16 minutes to play in regulation, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team scored twice late to force extra time in its regular season opener Saturday evening at Loyola. But the Ramblers struck again just 18 seconds from the end of the first overtime period as the Crusaders dropped their opener, 3-2.

Men's Soccer Kicks Off Regular Season This Weekend

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team opens regular season play this weekend with a pair of matches in the Land of Lincoln, as the Crusaders take on Loyola Saturday evening and SIU Edwardsville Monday night.

Crusaders Draw With #9 Notre Dame

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team closed out exhibition play Monday evening at #9 Notre Dame, battling the Fighting Irish to a 1-1 draw. The Crusaders teamed up with the Irish for Notre Dame’s annual Grassroot Soccer benefit match, with donations accepted at the gate and throughout the evening in lieu of admission.

Crusaders Head to Notre Dame Monday; Charity Gate to Benefit Grassroot Soccer

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team closes out its preseason action Monday evening as it makes the short trip east to take on #9 Notre Dame at 4 p.m. CT. The Crusaders are proud to team up with the Fighting Irish for their annual match to benefit Grassroot Soccer (GRS), an international non-governmental organization that uses the power of soccer to educate, inspire and mobilize communities against the spread of HIV. Admission to the game will be free with donations being accepted, 100% of which will go to GRS. If you can't make it to the match, live video will be available through the ACC Digital Network.

Valpo Men Tabbed Fourth in Preseason Poll

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been picked to finish fourth in the Horizon League in 2016, according to preseason polling of the league’s head coaches. The Crusaders did pick up three first-place votes, matching the most of any team in the league.

Aidoud Signs Professional Contract in France

Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery confirmed today that 2015 Crusader co-captain Jordan Aidoud (Lyon, France) signed a professional contract last week with Jura Sud Foot. Jura Sud is based in Lavans-les-Saint-Claude in eastern France, and currently competes in Group C of the CFA, which is the 4th tier of soccer in France. Aidoud joins an impressive list of former Crusaders who have moved on to professional soccer following their graduation from Valparaiso.

Campbell a Finalist for PDL Goalkeeper of the Year

Valparaiso University men’s soccer senior Nico Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George’s College) capped his strong summer campaign with the Des Moines Menace by being named as one of the three finalists for the Premier Development League (PDL) Goalkeeper of the Year award this week.

Campbell Earns PDL All-Conference Honors

Valparaiso University men's soccer rising senior Nico Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George's College) capped off a stellar summer season of soccer for the Des Moines Menace by being named to the Premier Development League’s 2016 All-Central Conference Team.

Men’s Soccer Adds Steffen Pulinx to Incoming Class

Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Steffen Pulinx, a 6’3” defender from Genk, Belgium, will be joining the Crusader program as a freshman entering the 2016 season. Pulinx joins the previously announced class of incoming players to give Valpo an eight-player group of newcomers for 2016.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces 2016 Schedule

Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today his side’s schedule for the upcoming 2016 season – a challenging slate which includes six matches against teams which finished in the top-75 in the nation in RPI last season, and eight home matches at Brown Field.

Men's Soccer Announces Seven Signees

Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today a talented group of players set to join the Crusaders in 2016, as the men’s soccer program welcomes seven new additions to the current squad. The 2016 class is comprised of student-athletes from three different U.S. states and four total countries, and joins a Valpo squad that is looking to build off a 7-6-5 (3-3-3 Horizon) season in 2015 – a season which included a 3-1-1 mark for the Crusaders against teams ranked in the top-25 nationally. More detailed information on all the signees, including thoughts from Coach Avery, is available in the attached PDF.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces Award Winners

Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today the 2015-2016 award winners for the Crusader soccer program.

Crusader Men’s Soccer to Host Summer Camps

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program will host four camps this summer for players ranging in age from kindergarten through high school.

Men’s Soccer Announces Spring Break Camp Date

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program announced today that its VIP Spring Break Camp will be held on Sunday, March 13. This one-day camp will provide prospective student-athletes a unique opportunity to experience a training environment similar to that seen at the college level.

Six Crusaders Earn Fall Academic All-League Honors

Six Valparaiso University student-athletes earned spots on the Horizon League Fall Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office this morning. The men’s soccer program had two student-athletes honored, while women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s cross country and women’s cross country each boasted one honoree.

#oneVALPO Initiative Moving Into the Valpo Community

With the start of the new year, Valparaiso head men's soccer coach Mike Avery and his players have resolved to continue to promote the highly successful #oneVALPO diversity / inclusion initiative. Year one of the #oneVALPO initiative featured the men's soccer program working to spread the message around the Valparaiso University campus, and the focus in the second year now shifts to moving the message off campus and out into the Valparaiso community. Targeting local schools, organizations and businesses, Coach Avery and his squad look to spread a positive message about diversity and inclusion.

Lawrence, Madrid Earn NSCAA All-Region Accolades

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team had a pair of players honored Thursday as the NSCAA released its postseason All-Region squads, as juniors Omar Lawrence (Kingston, Jamaica/Excelsior) and Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M./Eldorado [FGCU]) both were named Third Team All-Great Lakes Region honorees.

Valpo Men’s Soccer to Host VIP Winter Futsal Camp

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer program will be hosting its VIP Winter Futsal Camp at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Sunday, December 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is open to all high school students currently in grades 9-12.

Campbell Named HL Goalkeeper of the Year; Madrid All-League

Valparaiso junior goalkeeper Nico Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George’s College) has been tabbed the Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year and a First Team All-League honoree as the league announced its postseason award recipients on Monday. In addition, junior Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M./Eldorado [FGCU]) earned a spot on the Second Team All-League squad.

Men’s Soccer Nets Three In Shutout of Green Bay Friday

Playing in its regular season finale Friday night at Brown Field, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team took its chances well early to gain a quick lead and then stood strong defensively throughout, as the Crusaders earned a 3-0 Horizon League victory over Green Bay. Unfortunately for the Crusaders, the win was not enough to push their side into the field for the Horizon League Championship.

Crusader Men Gear Up for League Finale

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team looks to qualify for the Horizon League Championship as it faces league foe Green Bay on Friday night at Brown Field. This game is the last regular season match of the 2015 season, and will be the final home match for Crusader seniors Jordan Aidoud, Jorge Bermudez and Jacob Gandarilla. Valpo soccer scarves will be handed out to the first 150 students at the game Friday as well.

Valpo Drops Overtime Decision at Oakland

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team struck first Saturday night at Oakland in search of a key three points in the Horizon League standings, but it would be the Golden Grizzlies to eventually come out on top, 2-1, as they scored less than one minute into extra time.

Crusaders Fall at Home To UIC

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team hosted Horizon League foe UIC on Wednesday night at Brown Field, battling throughout, but eventually falling 1-0.

Valpo Men Face Pair of Key League Games

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team faces a pair of key Horizon League matches this week, starting off on Wednesday at home against UIC before playing Oakland on the road Saturday. On Wednesday, the Crusaders will honor their final Senior in the Spotlight this season, recognizing senior Jordan Aidoud, while the match against the Flames will also serve as the team’s breast cancer awareness match. The first 100 students through the gates at Brown Field Wednesday will also receive Valpo soccer scarves. Check out head coach Mike Avery on this week's edition of the Valpo Coaches Show.

Crusaders’ Fast Start Leads to Draw

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team returned home following a five-match road trip Saturday night, taking on Horizon League foe Belmont at Brown Field. The Crusaders got on the board early, but would eventually have to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Crusaders Return Home, Face Belmont

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team returns home after five straight road games, taking on Belmont in Horizon League action at Brown Field Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Prior to the match, the Crusaders will be honoring their senior in the spotlight – Jorge Bermudez.

Crusaders Fall in Road Trip Finale

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team concluded a five-match road trip on Monday night in Ann Arbor, Mich., where the Crusaders fell to Michigan, 1-0.

Nico Campbell Earns Second Weekly Honor of the Year

For the second time this season, Valparaiso University junior goalkeeper Nico Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George’s College) has been tabbed the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week.

Men's Soccer Travels North to Take on Michigan

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team concludes its five-match road trip on Monday, as they head north to take on Big Ten foe Michigan. The match is the Crusaders’ last before four consecutive Horizon League fixtures to close the regular season.

Crusaders Earn Hard-Fought Draw at Northern Kentucky

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team earned yet another result Saturday afternoon at Northern Kentucky in Highland Heights, Ky., as the Crusaders’ sixth clean sheet in their last eight matches was enough for a 0-0 draw to earn a point in the Horizon League standings.

Crusaders Land Draw at #23 New Mexico

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team continued its unbeaten streak against ranked opponents, earning a 1-1 draw on the road in Albuquerque N.M, against Soccer America #23 New Mexico on Wednesday night. The Crusaders are now 2-0-1 in their last three matches versus ranked opponents.

Men's Soccer Continues Road Trip at #23 New Mexico, Northern Kentucky

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team continues its five-match road trip this week. The Crusaders look to add a third win versus a ranked opponent this season when they play at Soccer America #23 New Mexico Wednesday night. Then on Saturday, Valpo travels to Horizon League newcomer Northern Kentucky for a key league match.

Crusaders Fall on the Road in League Action

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team saw its program-record streak of eight straight matches earning a result come to an end on Saturday night, as the Crusaders fell at Wright State in Horizon League play, 3-1.

Crusaders Hit the Road For Key League Battle at WSU

Coming off of yet another shutout victory, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team puts its program-record unbeaten streak on the line as it travels to Wright State for a Horizon League matchup Saturday night. With a win, the Crusaders – who moved up to sixth this week in the NSCAA Great Lakes Region poll – would also set a new program record with five consecutive victories.

Lawrence Named League Defensive Player of the Week

Valparaiso University men’s soccer defender Omar Lawrence (Kingston, Jamaica/Excelsior) was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week today after anchoring the Crusaders’ back line in a pair of clean sheets last week.

Crusaders Earn League Win at Milwaukee

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team picked up a big league win on Saturday night on the road, winning at Milwaukee by a 1-0 final. With the win, the Crusaders prolonged their program-record unbeaten streak to eight straight matches and matched a team best with five consecutive clean sheets.

Men's Soccer Returns to League Play at Milwaukee Saturday

Coming off of perhaps the most impressive week of results in program history, including defeating a pair of ranked opponents in the same season for the first time ever, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team puts its program-record unbeaten streak on the line as it returns to Horizon League play Saturday night at Milwaukee. The Crusaders enter the week ranked eighth in the NSCAA Great Lakes Region poll. Check out head coach Mike Avery's thoughts on the recent success and what lies ahead in this week's edition of the Valpo Coaches Show.

Avram Scores First Career Goal as Crusaders Down #23 Omaha

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team won in dramatic fashion Monday night at Brown Field, winning in the first overtime against #23 Omaha on the first career goal by sophomore Andrew Avram (Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro). With the win, the Crusaders set a new program record by earning a result for the seventh straight game, while also defeating multiple ranked opponents in the same season for the first time.

Campbell Earns National Recognition; Crusaders Sweep League Honors

Valparaiso University men’s soccer goalkeeper Nico Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George’s College) won a pair of accolades on Monday, as he was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week, as well as earning Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week recognition. Sophomore Stian Sandbekkhaug (Ottawa, Ont./Frisco Liberty) also joined Campbell this week in earning a conference award, being named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week.

Crusaders Earn League Win Behind Sandbekkhaug’s Goal

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team closed out Homecoming weekend with a 1-0 victory Saturday night, defeating Horizon League foe Cleveland State at Brown Field.

Men's Soccer Returns Home for Homecoming Weekend

The Valparaiso men's soccer team, coming off of a win at #18 Western Michigan, returns home for a pair of matches on Saturday and Monday. First up for the Crusaders is Horizon League foe Cleveland State on Homecoming Saturday, then Valpo will take on #23 Omaha on Monday to close out the two-match homestand. Prior to Saturday's game, the Crusaders will be honoring their senior in the spotlight - Jacob Gandarilla. Both matches this weekend will be broadcast on ESPN3.com.

Crusaders Strike Early In Win Over #18 Western Michigan

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team didn’t waste any time getting on the board Wednesday afternoon at #18 Western Michigan, using an early strike to propel itself to a 2-0 win over the nationally-ranked Broncos in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Men’s Soccer Earns NSCAA Academic Honor

For the 13th straight year, the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been awarded with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award, as announced this week by the organization. The Crusaders' streak is the third-longest nationally among men's soccer programs.

Crusaders Take On Ranked Foe Wednesday at Western Michigan

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team faces another tough test Wednesday afternoon, as the Crusaders take on a ranked opponent for the second time this season in #18 Western Michigan.

Men’s Soccer Draws With Detroit to Open League Play

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team hit the road to kick off its 2015 Horizon League slate and came out of Detroit with a point, playing the Titans to a 0-0 draw Saturday afternoon.

Men's Soccer Travels to Detroit for League Opener Saturday

Valparaiso will open up their ninth season in the Horizon League this weekend as the Crusaders square off with Detroit on the road.

Madrid Repeats Overtime Heroics as Crusaders Win at IUPUI

For the second time in the last three matches, Valparaiso men’s soccer junior Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M./Eldorado [Florida Gulf Coast]) found the back of the net in extra time, scoring in the 107th minute as the Crusaders won Friday night at IUPUI, 2-1.

Men's Soccer Heads to IUPUI Friday Night

For the third straight outing, Valpo will face a former conference rival, as the Crusaders kick off a three-match road trip at IUPUI Friday evening. The meeting with the Jaguars marks the Crusaders' last non-league contest before the start of Horizon League play. Head coach Mike Avery joined the Valpo Coaches Show this week, looking back at the first couple weeks of the season and looking ahead to IUPUI and beyond.

Crusaders Battle Loyola to Scoreless Draw

It was another in a string of hot, humid nights on Brown Field for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team’s home opener Monday evening, as the Crusaders hosted Loyola and the two sides battled to a 0-0, double-overtime draw.

Men’s Soccer Emerges With Win In Extra Time at WIU

Valparaiso University men’s soccer junior midfielder Isaiah Madrid (Albuquerque, N.M./Eldorado [FGCU]) netted himself a brace on Friday night at Western Illinois, his first career goals as a Crusader and the latter of which proved to be the golden goal in a 3-2 Valpo victory in double overtime.

Men's Soccer Prepares For Two Familiar Foes

Two of the three most common opponents in program history await the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team this weekend, as the Crusaders travel to take on former Mid-Con rival Western Illinois Friday evening before opening the home campaign at Brown Field Monday night against Loyola.

Crusader Men’s Soccer Lids Team Store Now Open

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team Lids Flash Store is now open. The store features exclusive gear designed by the program and is for players, family, friends and fans of the Crusaders. The store is only open through Sept. 6, so see the attached form and order today!

Crusaders Drop Heartbreaker at Cincinnati

An evenly-matched, hard-fought game for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer team at Cincinnati Monday evening ended on a down note, as the Bearcats converted on a penalty kick in the 103rd minute to send the Crusaders to a 1-0 defeat.

Late Goal Sends Crusaders to Season-Opening Defeat

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team battled toe-to-toe with Top Drawer Soccer #14 Kentucky Friday evening in the season opener for both sides, but a goal in the 90th minute gave the Wildcats a 2-1 victory.

Men’s Soccer Tabbed Second in Preseason Poll

The Crusaders picked up two first-place votes en route to placing second in the Horizon League preseason poll, as announced by the league Friday morning. The 2015 campaign gets underway tonight at Top Drawer Soccer #14 Kentucky, and the game can be seen live on the SEC Network + and online at ESPN3.com.

What You Need to Know - Valpo Men's Soccer

Coming off of a 2014 campaign where it earned a spot in national top-25 polls for the first time in program history and reached greater heights in the NCAA's RPI ratings than ever before, the Valparaiso University men's soccer program enters the 2015 season looking to take another step forward. Head coach Mike Avery looks to blend 15 returnees with a large group of 18 newcomers, and the Crusaders will be tested right off the bat - traveling to take on Top Drawer Soccer #14 Kentucky Friday night and playing at Cincinnati Monday evening.

Crusaders Draw With Lewis in Exhibition Finale

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team played its second of two exhibition matches Monday evening at Brown Field, finishing in a 1-1 draw with Lewis. The Crusaders open up regular season action Friday night at Kentucky, facing a Wildcats squad which is receiving votes in the NSCAA preseason top-25 poll.

Aidoud, Lawrence Chosen as Men's Soccer Captains

With the start of the regular season approaching quickly, Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced on Monday the program's captains for the 2015 campaign: senior Jordan Aidoud and junior Omar Lawrence.

Crusaders Take Down #14 Indiana In Exhibition Opener

Facing off against an Indiana squad which has won eight national championships and enters the 2015 campaign ranked #14 in the nation, the Valparaiso men’s soccer team didn’t back down on Monday evening at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind., defeating the Hoosiers 2-1 thanks to a pair of second-half goals.

Crusaders Announce 2015 Men’s Soccer Schedule

Valparaiso men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today a challenging schedule for his 2015 squad for the upcoming season, a slate which features seven home games and road games at Kentucky, New Mexico and Michigan.

Campbell, Howell Join Up With Jamaican U23 Squad for Olympic Qualifying

Valparaiso University junior goalkeeper Nico Campbell and sophomore midfielder Ramone Howell returned Monday, June 15 to their home island nation to join the Jamaican u23 national team in preparation for the next round of Caribbean Zone qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil.

Men’s Soccer Finalizes 2015 Recruiting Class

Valparaiso men's soccer coach Mike Avery and his staff announced the addition of five student-athletes to the 2015 recruiting class on Friday.

Men’s Soccer Celebrates 2014-15 Award Winners

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced on Friday the winners of the program's annual team awards for the 2014-15 year.

#RockTheBrown Fan Voting Is Now Open

The Valparaiso men's soccer team is asking for your help in picking their 2015 away uniforms. Voting will be open for the next 48 hours.

Men’s Soccer Announces Partnership with Color 4 a Cause

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced on Tuesday a partnership between the team and the #oneValpo initiative with Valparaiso University Social Action Leadership Team (SALT) in support of SALT’s Color 4 a Cause (C4C). The C4C 5K is set for May 2 and the course will run through the Valparaiso University campus.

St. Baldrick’s Raises Over $50,000 at Annual Fundraiser

The Valpo men's soccer team raised over $52,000 in their annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser on Saturday afternoon. President Mark Heckler was one of 130 people to have their heads shaved to help fight childhood cancer.

Fifth Annual St. Baldrick's Fundraiser set for April 11

Members of the men's soccer team will be hosting the fifth annual St. Baldrick's Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 at the ARC from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Watch the attached video of Olivia Pierce to see her story and hear how she became a hero to so many others.

Taublieb Signs with Sacramento Republic FC

Valpo midfielder Zev Taublieb signed his first professional contract, a one-season deal with Sacramento Republic FC of the United Soccer League on Thursday.

Campbell, Howell called up to Jamaican U-23 National Team

Valparaiso sophomore goalkeeper Nico Campbell and freshman midfielder Ramone Howell have been called in by the Jamaican Football Federation for an U23 National Team camp this week leading into an international exhibition match on March 8 against the Cayman Islands in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Men’s Soccer Announces 2015 Recruiting Class

Valpo men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced the addition of six players to the program on Wednesday. The 2015 class features two recruits Northwest Indiana, two additions from the Chicago area and two players with international experience.

Stroud Named Assistant on Haitian Women’s National Team

Assistant men's soccer coach David Stroud has accepted a position as the goalkeeper coach for the Haitian Women's National Team.

Valparaiso Places 10 On Fall Academic All-League Squads

Valparaiso placed a league-high 10 student-athletes over five sports on the Horizon League's 2014 Fall Academic All-League Teams, as announced today by the league office.

Men’s Soccer Announces Spring Break Camp Dates

The Valpo men's soccer team announced that their VIP Spring Break Camp will take place on March 15 at the ARC.

Men’s Soccer Adds Transfers for 2015

Head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced the addition of two transfers, Isaiah Madrid and Deven Mason, for the 2015 season. Mardrid, from Florida Gulf Coast, and Mason, from Virginia Tech, both hail from Albuquerque, N.M. and were teammates at Eldorado High School.

Taublieb Named Jewish Sports Review First-Team All-American

Senior midfielder Zev Taublieb was recently named a First-Team All-American by the Jewish Sports Review. Taublieb is the first Crusader to be honored by the organization.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Earns MLK Jr. Award

In recognition of its #oneVALPO campaign, the Valparaiso men’s soccer team received the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Award during Valparaiso University’s annual Convocation service as part of the University’s celebration of the life and vision of Dr. King on Monday.

Taublieb Honored on NSCAA Scholar All-Region Team

Senior midfielder Zev Taublieb was named to the NSCAA Scholar All-North/Central Region second team on Tuesday.

Lawrence Named to All-Great Lakes Region Team

Sophomore defender Omar Lawrence was named to the NSCAA/Continental Tire All-Great Lakes Region Team on Wednesday.

Men’s Soccer Earns NSCAA Academic Honor

The men's soccer team was honored with their 12th straight NSCAA Team Academic Award on Monday.

Men's Soccer Season Recap

The men's soccer team had one of its most successful seasons on and off the pitch in 2014. From the #oneValpo campaign to the programs' first-ever top-25 ranking, the Crusaders were champions in the community, classroom, and competition.

Crusaders Fall to Vikings in Penalty Kicks in Horizon League Championships

The men's soccer team fell to Cleveland State in the first round of the Horizon League Championships in penalty kicks, 4-3, on Monday night.

Trio of Crusaders Honored with League Awards

Three Valpo men's soccer players were honored with Horizon League postseason awards on Monday. Zev Taublieb and Omar Lawrence were named Second-Team All-League, while Ramone Howell garnered All-Freshman Team honors.

Crusaders Travel to Cleveland State to open Horizon League Championships

Valpo travels to Cleveland State for a Monday night match against the Vikings to open the Horizon League Championships. Kickoff is set for 6:00 pm and can be seen on the Horizon League Network.

Men’s Soccer Ties with Oakland, Advances to Horizon League Championships

Valpo clinched a spot in the Horizon League Championships with a 2-2 double-overtime draw against Oakland on Friday night. Nick Suker and Matt Gweh each scored goals to tie the game.

Crusaders Host Oakland in Regular Season Finale

Valpo looks to finish the regular season strong and get in position for the Horizon League tournament with their regular season finale this Friday at 7:30 against Oakland at Brown Field. The match is worth 1,000 points in the Crusader Scholarship Challenge.

Men’s Soccer Falls in Heartbreaker to Green Bay

Valpo dropped a 2-1 overtime thriller to Green Bay on Saturday night. Matt Gweh collected his second goal of the season in the loss.

Men’s Soccer Falls to Mastodons

The Crusaders dropped a non-league match to IPFW at Brown Field on a chilly Wednesday night, 1-0.

Crusaders Host IPFW, Travel to Green Bay in Penultimate Week of Regular Season

Men's soccer takes a break from Horizon League action to take on IPFW Wednesday night before traveling to Green Bay on Saturday night as the regular season winds down. Wednesday's match is worth 1,000 points in the Crusader Scholarship Challenge.

Men’s Soccer Announces Winter Camp

The Valparaiso men's soccer program is excited to announce the second annual VIP Winter Futsal Camp. This one day camp, to be held on Saturday, Dec. 20th, will provide male college bound soccer players with a unique opportunity to experience a high-intensity, high-pressure training environment similar to that seen at the college level.

Crusaders Battle to Draw With Panthers

Valpo drew to Milwaukee on Saturday night in double overtime, 1-1. Ramone Howell scored the lone goal for the Crusaders, while Nico Campbell finished with seven saves.

Valpo Battle Milwaukee At Home

The Crusaders continue Horizon League play this Saturday when they welcome Milwaukee to Brown Field. The match is worth 1,000 points in the Crusader Scholarship Challenge.

Mike Avery Joins the Valpo Coaches Show

Men's soccer head coach Mike Avery sat down with Aaron Leavitt to reflect upon last week's matches, discuss the emergence of freshman midfielder Ramone Howell, and examine the team's home-friendly schedule heading towards the finish line of the regular season.

#22 Crusaders Power Past Vikings Behind Aidoud’s Goal

The #22 Crusaders picked up a crucial win in the Horizon League against Cleveland State, 1-0. Jordan Aidoud provided the scoring with his team-leading fourth goal in the 59th minute.

#22 Valpo falls to Detroit at Home

The #22 Crusaders fell to league rival Detroit Wednesday night, 1-0. Nico Campbell made five saves for the Valpo.

Valpo welcome Detroit; visit Cleveland State in League action

The Valparaiso men's soccer team returned to the polls this week as they were ranked 22nd in Soccer America's poll and 25th in Top Drawer Soccer's poll. The team returns to the pitch this week with league games against Detroit and Cleveland State. Wednesday's game against Detroit is worth 1,000 point in the Crusader Scholarship Challenge.

Aidoud Named Player of the Week After Three-Goal Week

Junior Jordan Aidoud was named the Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week after collecting three goals and an assist last week. Aidoud leads the team with 10 points and is tied for the team lead in goals.

Crusaders Score Five in the Second Half to Mount Comeback Against WSU

Valpo scored five second half goals as they knocked off Wright State in Horizon League play 5-2. Jordan Aidoud and Stian Sandbekkhaug each scored two goals for the Crusaders.

Crusaders Tally Season High in Goals with Non-League Win at IUPUI

Valpo tallied a season-high three goals Tuesday night as they beat in-state rival IUPUI, 3-1. Jordan Aidoud, Matt Gweh and Stian Sandbekkhaug each recorded a goal.

Valpo breaks from league action with IUPUI tilt, resume league play Friday against Raiders

The Crusaders return to the pitch Tuesday night with a match against in-state foe IUPUI before returning home for Homecoming Friday night as they host Wright State. Friday's match is worth 1,000 point in the Crusader Scholarship Challenge.

Serratore Joins Valpo All-Access

Valparaiso men's soccer goalkeeper Tom Serratore joins Valpo All-Access to discuss and demonstrate the art of being a goalkeeper.

Nico Campbell, Emily Campbell Named Valpo Athletes of the Month

Nico Campbell (men's soccer) and Emily Campbell (volleyball) have been named the Valparaiso athletic department's Student-Athletes of the Month for August/September.

Crusaders Fall to UIC on the Road

#25 Valpo fell on the road Wednesday night to league foe UIC, 1-0. Jordan Aidoud led the squad with three shots on goal.

Mike Avery Joins the Valpo Coaches Show

Fresh off of earning a national ranking for the first time in program history, Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery joins the Valpo Coaches Show and discusses how the team has dealt with being ranked, looks back at the last couple games and looks ahead to tonight's Horizon League battle with UIC.

Check Out the #oneVALPO Facebook Page!

Your one-stop shop for everything regarding the men's soccer program's #oneVALPO campaign is now available at Facebook.com/oneVALPO. The page will be updated with all the latest videos and #oneVALPO promises, from groups on the Valparaiso campus, opposing teams and members of the community.

Crusaders Battle Flyers to Draw in Double-Overtime Thriller

The #25 Crusaders faced off with the Dayton Flyers at Brown Field on Monday night. Nick Suker scored in the 90th minute to tie the game and send the game into overtime.

Crusaders Ranked Ninth In RPI, 25th in TDS Poll

Valpo is ranked ninth in this weeks RPI rankings, the highest ever for the Crusaders. The Crusaders are also ranked 25th in this week’s Top Drawer Soccer poll, the first top-25 ranking in program history in any poll.

Taublieb earns League, National Honors after two-goal week

Senior Zev Taublieb has been named the Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week and was named to College Soccer News Team of the Week after his two goal week.

Crusaders battle with Dayton, resume league action with trip to UIC

Valpo returns home for a Monday night showcase against the Dayton Flyers in a one-game break from league action before venturing up to Chicago for a battle with Horizon League foe UIC. Monday's game is worth 1,000 Crusader Scholarship Challenge points.

Crusaders Welcome Bruins to Horizon League with Win

Valpo welcomed new Horizon League member Belmont on Friday night with a 2-1 victory. The win moves the Crusaders' record to 5-1-2 and 1-0 in the Horizon League.

#oneVALPO Initiative Sweeping Communities Near and Far

A pair of disgraceful incidents on the soccer field last year have served as a catalyst for virtuous change on - and off - the pitch for Valpo Men's Soccer. The club's #oneVALPO campaign has flourished as head coach Mike Avery has received unanimous support both internally and from competition.

Taublieb’s First Goal Lifts Crusaders in Overtime Thriller

The Crusaders fought to another overtime victory, this time over Loyola, 1-0. Senior captain Zev Taublieb sent home the game-winner in the 94th minute.

Crusaders Welcome Loyola Tuesday, Start League Play Friday

The Crusaders face Loyola on Tuesday night for their final tune-up before starting league play Friday night. The Brown and Gold begin Horizon League play at Belmont, who is making their league debut.

James' Overtime Goal Lifts Crusaders over Leathernecks

The Crusaders won their home opener in a double-overtime thriller, 2-1, over Western Illinois. Freshman Jordan James scored both goals to power the offense.

Crusaders Fall to Wildcats in First Loss of Season

Valparaiso dropped their first match of the season against Big Ten opponent Northwestern, 1-0.

Crusaders Gain Highest-Ever Regional Ranking, Receive National Votes

The Valparaiso men's soccer team received its highest-ever regional ranking and received votes in the national poll for the first time.

Crusaders Continue Non-League Action, Home Opener Friday

The Crusaders continue their non-league action Wednesday night when they travel to Northwestern before facing Western Illinois for their home opener Friday night. Friday night's match is worth 1,250 points for fans as part of the Crusader Scholarship Challenge.

Campbell, Lawrence Garner National, League Honors

Sophomore goalkeeper Nico Campbell has been named to College Soccer News National Team of the Week and classmate Omar Lawrence has been named the Horizon League's Co-Defensive Player of the Week after wins against Butler and then #7 Michigan State last week.

Crusaders Upset Seventh Ranked Spartans

The Crusaders upset the seventh ranked Michigan State Spartans Thursday night, 1-0. This is the highest ranked opponent that Valpo has beaten in program history.

James' Late Goal Lifts Crusaders to First Win

Freshman Jordan James played the hero Tuesday night against the Butler Bulldogs, heading Jordan Aidoud's cross into the back of the net in the 101st minute. James' heroics gave the Crusaders their first win of the season.

Mike Avery Joins the Valpo Coaches Show

With the regular season underway for the Valparaiso men's soccer team, head coach Mike Avery joins the Valpo Coaches Show to discuss the Crusaders' early-season schedule, the team's strength in the back and options in the attack. Avery also talks about the program's #oneVALPO campaign, which is quickly gaining momentum around campus.

Crusaders Continue Season Opening Road Trip

The Crusaders continue their season opening road trip with a pair of matches against former Horizon League rival Butler and #7 Michigan State.

Crusaders Ranked Eighth in First Region Poll

Valparaiso is ranked eighth in the first NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division I Men's Great Lakes Region Poll. This is the second straight season the Crusaders have been ranked at least once in the poll.

Campbell named Horizon League Defensive Player of Week

Sophomore goalkeeper Nico Campbell has been named the Horizon Leagues men's soccer Defensive Player of the Week following his two shutouts over the weekend.

Crusaders Scrap with Wildcats for Second Straight Draw

The Valparaiso men's soccer team continued its season opening road trip with another double overtime scoreless draw against the Davidson Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Men's Soccer Opens Season with Draw at NC State

The Valparaiso men's soccer team opened its 2014 season with a double-overtime scoreless draw against the Wolfpack of North Carolina State on Friday night.

Men's Soccer Heads to North Carolina to Start Season

The Valparaiso men's soccer team opens up their 2014 season with a trip to North Carolina, facing off with North Carolina State on Friday evening and Davidson on Sunday afternoon. This marks the first of a five game road trip to open the season for the Crusaders.

Men’s Soccer Rounds Out 2014 Coaching Staff

David Stroud joins Valpo men's soccer coaching staff as an assistant coach after three seasons as a head coach at Saint Joseph's (Ind.), Adam Ponder joins staff as volunteer assistant.

What You Need to Know: Valpo Men's Soccer

A strong corps of returnees in the back and in the midfield look to lead the Valpo men's soccer program into the 2014 campaign. Exhibition play opens for the Crusaders at home Saturday morning.

Valpo Men Picked Fifth in Preseason Poll

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team has been chosen to finish in fifth place in the Horizon League standings in 2014, according to preseason polling of the league’s head coaches.

#oneVALPO

Head coach Mike Avery talks with senior Zev Taublieb about the Valpo men's soccer program's #oneVALPO campaign for this upcoming season.

Taublieb Chronicling Summer Journey With Sounders U23

Crusader midfielder Zev Taublieb is penning a three-part series on TopDrawerSoccer.com, chronicling his journey this summer as he traveled to Seattle to try out for, and eventually join, the Seattle Sounders U23 team.

Men’s Soccer Announces 2014 Schedule

Ten matches at Brown Field, four fixtures against major-conference opponents highlight Mike Avery's 2014 schedule for the Valparaiso men's soccer team

Crusaders Add Gweh to Newcomers for 2014

Valparaiso men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery and his staff announced Friday that Matthew Gweh will join the Crusaders this fall. Gweh comes to Valpo from High Point, where he led the Panthers in assists per minute played and assists by a freshman in 2013.

Crusader Men's Soccer Announces Two Additions for 2014

Continuing the trend of looking both near and far to uncover potential student-athletes, Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach, Mike Avery announced today the addition of two players to the 2014 Crusader recruiting class. Ramone Howell (Portmore, Jamaica/Jamaica College) and Alex Fenn (Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point) join an exciting recruiting class set to arrive on campus in August for the 2014 season.

VUMSO’s Taublieb Receives Dale Carnegie Course Award

Valparaiso men’s soccer player Zev Taublieb (Malibu, Calif./Agoura) was recently awarded the Highest Award for Achievement in the Dale Carnegie Course offered by Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering. The award, which is voted on by students in the course, recognizes the person that best represents Dale Carnegie’s principles.

St. Baldrick's Fundraiser Reaches New Heights

The Valparaiso men's soccer program's annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser reached new heights this year, raising nearly $45,000 to fund research for cures for childhood cancers. 80 heads were shaved in a 30-minute span, with over 100 heads shaved in total. Check out the video for a taste of the event.

Fourth Annual St. Baldrick's Day Coming Saturday

This year's St. Baldrick's Fundraiser is just two days away. With over $30,000 raised so far, the Valpo men's soccer program is more than 60% of the way to its goal of $50,000. Click on the video to hear part one of women's soccer player Jordyn Ryfiak's story.

Volleyball, Men’s Soccer Hosting Spring Action Saturday

With the Valparaiso men’s soccer program’s annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser upcoming this Saturday, April 12, supporters of the cause will also have the chance to cheer on both the Crusader men’s soccer and volleyball teams in spring action that day as well.

Men’s Soccer to Host VIP Summer Camp June 17-19

Valparaiso Men’s Soccer is proud to announce its eighth annual VIP Summer Camp. This three-day camp, to be held on June 17-19, will provide prospective student-athletes an extended opportunity to interact with the current coaching staff and players, explore Valparaiso’s beautiful campus, and receive an in-depth look at the life of a college soccer player.

Crusader Men's Soccer Announces 2014 Class

Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach, Mike Avery, and his staff, announced today a very promising recruiting class set to join the Crusaders in 2014. Coach Avery welcomes eight new additions to his current squad. The 2014 class is compiled of student-athletes from four states and three different countries and is well balanced with two defenders, three midfielders and three forwards.

Zobeck Signs with Cosmos

Late last week, the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League officially announced the signing of former standout Crusader goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck.

4th Annual St. Baldrick's Foundation Fundraiser on Tap for April 12th

Members of the Valparaiso men’s soccer team, as well as Valparaiso University president Dr. Mark Heckler and his wife Veronica, among others, will be getting their heads shaved for the fourth consecutive year as part of the St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Saturday, April 12 between 1:00-3:00 pm in Hilltop Gymnasium.

Ortiz, Mustangs Cap Historic Season with League Title

Former Crusader Adrian Ortiz led his current side, the Chicago Mustangs of the Professional Arena Soccer League, to a league title this past Sunday. The Mustangs captured the Ron Newman Cup by defeating Hidalgo La Fiera 14-5.

Men’s Soccer to Host VIP Spring Camp on March 16th

The Valparaiso men’s soccer program is excited to announce its VIP Spring Camp, to be held on Sunday, March 16th. This one-day camp will provide prospective student-athletes a unique opportunity to experience a training environment similar to that seen at the college level.

Former Crusader Adrian Ortiz Leads the PASL’s Chicago Mustangs

Adrian Ortiz last suited up for the Crusaders during the 2010 season and although that would be his last match as a Crusader, it would not be the last of his career. Ortiz is currently in his second season as a member of the Chicago Mustangs of the Professional Arena Soccer League.

Crusaders Place Eight on Fall Academic All-League Squads

Valparaiso placed eight student-athletes across five sports on the Horizon League Fall Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office this afternoon.

Men's Soccer to Host Winter VIP Futsal Camp January 4

The Valparaiso men’s soccer program is excited to announce their first VIP Winter Futsal Camp. This one day camp, to be held on Saturday, Jan. 4th, will provide male college bound soccer players with a unique opportunity to experience a high-intensity, high-pressure training environment similar to that seen at the college level.

Vervynckt Earns First Team Academic All-American Honor

Valparaiso senior Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) has been named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-American Division I Men’s Soccer First Team, as announced on Monday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A year ago, Vervynckt was a Third Team Academic All-American. With the honor, Vervynckt becomes the first Crusader in the history of the men’s soccer program to be selected as a First Team Academic All-American.

Men’s Soccer Team Earns NSCAA Team Academic Award

For the eleventh straight season, the Crusader men’s soccer team has been awarded with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award, as announced Thursday by the organization.

Two Crusaders Selected to the Madness Horizon All-Conference Teams

Valparaiso juniors Mitch Albrecht (Batavia, Ill./Batavia) and Eric Nieto (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Louisville [Ky.] Collegiate) have been named to the Madness Horizon 2013 All-Conference Teams, as announced by CollegeSportsMadness.com. Albrecht was named to the first team, while Nieto was named to the second team.

Crusaders Fall in Horizon League Quarterfinals

The Crusaders went up a goal to none in 33rd minute of their Horizon League Quarterfinal match against Oakland. The Grizzlies, however, were able to score two unanswered goals - one just before half in the 42nd minute and the other in the 64th minute. Unable to create an equalizer, the Crusader men would end one of the program’s most challenging seasons to date in a 2-1 loss.

Four Crusaders Receive All-League Honors

On Monday, the Horizon League announced its All-League selections with four Crusaders earning honors. Jesse Ortiz (Aurora, Ill./West Aurora) earned a spot on the All-League Second Team, while freshmen Kevin Klett (Muncie, Ind./Burris), Adrian Graham (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George’s College), and Omar Lawrence (Kingston, Jamaica/Excelsior) were each selected to the All-Freshman Team.

Albrecht Selected as Defensive Player of the Week

Valparaiso junior Mitch Albrecht (Batavia, Ill./Batavia) has been selected as the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week for the Week of Nov. 4 – Nov. 10.

Crusaders Begin Horizon League Championship Play With Quarterfinal Match at No. 3 Oakland

The Crusader men begin their quest for a Horizon League Tournament Championship on Tuesday night, as the team travels to Rochester, Mich. for a quarterfinal game against the Oakland Grizzlies. Kickoff for the match is scheduled 6:00 p.m. CT.

Crusader Men Defeat Detroit 1-0; Secure Berth in Horizon League Championship

Needing to claim all three points in their final Horizon League match of the season, on senior night, the Crusader men defeated Detroit 1-0 to secure a berth in the Horizon League Championship. Fittingly, it was senior Jesse Ortiz (Aurora, Ill./West Aurora) who found goal to give the Crusaders the victory.

Crusaders Unable to Overcome Early Penalty in Loss at #20 Michigan

The Crusader men fell in a tough match at #20 Michigan on Monday night. An early penalty given to the Wolverines would turn out to be the difference in a 1-0 loss for the Crusaders.

Barden Collects Offensive Player of the Week Honor

Valparaiso senior Charles Barden (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Linn-Mar) has been selected as the Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 28 – Nov. 3.

Crusaders Travel to Michigan to Face the #20 Wolverines; Host Detroit in Regular Season Finale

In the last week of the regular season, the Crusader men travel to Ann Arbor, Mich. to take on #20 Michigan. Valpo then has the week to prepare for its regular season finale with Horizon League foe Detroit on Saturday. Saturday's match carries plenty of post-season implications. The match will also serve as senior night for seven Crusaders.

Crusaders Convert Late to Top Cleveland State 1-0

With less than four minutes remaining in the Crusaders’ match at Cleveland State, Charles Barden (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Linn-Mar) was able to convert from the spot to put the Crusaders a goal up on the Vikings. The Crusaders held onto the lead as time expired to earn their first Horizon League victory of the season and keep hope alive for a berth in the Horizon League championship.

Vervynckt Earns Academic All-District Honor

For the second year straight, Valparaiso senior Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) was named to the Capital One Academic All-District V Men’s Soccer team. The selection, as announced on Thursday, came from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). As an Academic All-District V member, Vervynckt will be placed on the ballot for Academic All-American Honors.

Men's Soccer Game Against Western Michigan - Canceled

Due to severe weather in the area, the men's soccer game against Western Michigan has been canceled. The game will not be rescheduled.

Mike Avery Joins the Valpo Coaches Show

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery joins the Valpo Coaches Show this week to discuss his squad's upcoming matches as the regular season winds down, as well as the program's work with TOCO.

Crusaders Host Western Michigan; Travel to Cleveland State for Important League Match

The Crusader men take on Western Michigan on Wednesday night for a mid-week, nonleague match. On Saturday, the Crusaders travel to Cleveland State to play in what is shaping up to be their most important Horizon League match of the season, as they must secure a result.

Crusaders Fall at Home to UIC

A goal in the 42nd minute from Kevin Klett (Muncie, Ind./Burris) wasn’t enough in the Crusaders’ Horizon League match against UIC, as the Flames were able to put two away in the second half to beat the Crusaders 2-1 and stay unbeaten in league play.

Crusaders Host UIC in Important League Match

After more than a week since their last match, the Crusader men return to action on Friday night to take on Horizon League foe UIC. UIC comes to Brown Field undefeated in league play, while the Crusaders are in search of their first league win. The match will carry plenty of significance, as each point is vital in this stage of the season.

Crusaders to Host Annual TOCO Benefit Match

Men's soccer will host its fifth annual benefit match for They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) on Friday night at 7 p.m. at Brown Field against UIC, raising money for TOCO's annual Holiday Toy Drive. In addition, volleyball's Saturday afternoon match at 2 p.m. against UIC will serve as a TOCO benefit match as well.

Crusader Men Suffer Defeat at Kentucky

Playing without several key players, the Crusaders were able to strike first in their game at Kentucky, scoring in the 11th minute of the match. The one-nil lead would slip away in the second half, however, as the Wildcats were able score two unanswered goals midway through the second half. The Crusaders would battle back and create chances to level the game but were unable to find an equalizer. Kentucky would go on to take a 2-1 victory over Valpo.

Crusader Men Set to Take on Kentucky

The Crusader men return to action this Wednesday, as the team travels to Lexington, Ky. to take on Kentucky in a nonleague match.

Crusaders Fall to #24 Milwaukee

A goal scored in the 15th minute would be the difference in the match, as the Crusader fell 1-0 to #24 Milwaukee. The Crusaders played well enough to take at least a point from the match, and were certainly unlucky not to.

Crusaders Continue League Play, Host #24 Milwaukee

After playing six consecutive games on the road, the Crusaders return home to Brown Field to host #24 Milwaukee in a crucial Horizon League contest. Saturday night's match marks just the second home game of the season for the Crusader men. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.

Mike Avery Joins the Valpo Coaches Show

Men's soccer head coach Mike Avery joins the Valpo Coaches Show this week, as the Crusaders return home this weekend to host a top-25 Milwaukee team in Horizon League action.

Crusader Men Draw at Loyola Chicago

For the second time in as many games, the Crusader men played to a 0-0 double overtime draw. This time around, the Crusaders met Loyola Chicago for a Tuesday night match-up between former Horizon League foes. The game would stay level at 0-0 after 90 minutes, forcing the two teams to play two ten minute periods of extra time to decide a winner. Neither the Crusaders nor Ramblers were able to break the tie however, meaning the match would end in a 0-0 draw.

Serratore Captures Defensive Player of the Week Honor

On Monday, Crusader goalkeeper Tom Serratore (Tinley Park, Ill./Andrew) was selected as the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week after helping Valparaiso secure a league point in a 0-0 draw at Green Bay.

Crusaders Play to 0-0 Draw at Green Bay

Despite creating the best chances and having the better of play for much of the game, the Crusader men played to a 0-0 double overtime draw in their Horizon League game at Green Bay. With the draw, the Crusaders were able to leave the game with an important league point on the road.

Crusaders Continue League Play at Green Bay; Meet Loyola Tuesday in Midweek Matchup

The Crusader men travel to Green Bay on Saturday for what promises to be a very important league match. On Tuesday, the Crusaders travel to Loyola for a midweek matchup against the Ramblers.

Crusader Men Fall on the Road at #19 Dayton

Goals scored from set pieces in the first and last five minutes of the first half would prove to be the difference in the Valparaiso men’s soccer game at Dayton, as the Crusaders dropped a 2-0 decision on the road against the #19 Flyers.

Crusaders Fall at Wright State

In their second Horizon League game of the season, the Crusaders traveled to Wright State to take on the Raiders. A slow start from the Crusaders would lead to an early Raider goal. Valpo would go on to control much of the second half, creating multiple chances. The Crusaders were unable to provide the final touch necessary to find goal however, as the Raiders were able to hand the Crusaders their first league loss of the season.

Crusaders Continue League Play at Wright State; Wrap Up Road Trip at #19 Dayton

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team is back in action this weekend as the team travels to Dayton, Ohio for a pair of games. Saturday night, the Crusaders continue their quest for the Horizon League title, taking on Wright State. Valpo then stays in Dayton to take on the #19 Flyers in a Monday night matchup.

VUMSO Schedule Change; Fifth Annual TOCO Benefit Match

The date for the Crusaders’ Horizon League home game against UIC has been changed to Friday, October 25th. UIC will travel to Valparaiso to play an important league match at Brown Field. Kickoff will remain scheduled for 7 p.m. This match will also mark the fifth annual TOCO benefit match hosted by the Valparaiso men’s soccer program.

Crusaders Score Five in Win Over Leathernecks

Playing their sixth game on the road this season, the Valparaiso men traveled to Western Illinois for a Sunday afternoon matchup. After a quick turnaround from a tough result on Friday night, the Crusaders were able to score two goals in the early stage of the game in what would end as a 5-2 victory over the Leathernecks.

Crusader Men Suffer First Loss at #12 Tulsa

Tulsa, the #12 team in the country, was able to take a 1-0 lead over Valpo in the 15th minute of play on a Crusader error and would not look back. The Golden Hurricane would go on to score three additional goals to hand the Crusaders their first loss of the season.

Crusaders Travel to #12 Tulsa; Wrap Up Weekend at Western Illinois

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team is back in action this weekend as the team travels to Tulsa to take on the #12 Golden Hurricane in a Friday night matchup. Valpo then travels to Western Illinois to face off against the Leathernecks on Sunday afternoon.

Crusaders' Hot Start Leads to Regional Ranking

Off to one of the best starts in program history, the Valparaiso men's soccer team finds itself ranked 10th in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Great Lakes region rankings.

Crusaders Defeat Jaguars in Dramatic Fashion

For the fourth time in five games, the Crusaders needed extra time to decide the outcome of their match. Rather than the game end in another draw, Nick Suker (Downers Grove, Ill.) and the Crusaders would end the match and secure a victory in the 106th minute. Suker, controlling a pass from Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth), scored his second goal of the season, and the golden goal of the match. Valpo defeated IUPUI 2-1 in the second period of extra time.

Crusader Men Host IUPUI Friday Night at Brown Field

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team is back in action this Friday night, as the team prepares take on IUPUI at Brown Field. Kickoff for the match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (CDT).

B1G Wins for Valpo Athletics

Trio of matchups against Big Ten teams last weekend for men's and women's soccer and volleyball result in historic victories; provide confidence for Crusaders moving forward

Crusaders Remain Unbeaten With Win Over #RV/24 Michigan State

The Crusader men entered their contest against Michigan State unbeaten, but without a win. That changed Sunday afternoon as Valpo defeated the #RV/24 ranked Spartans 2-1. Nick Suker (Downers Grove, Ill./South) would score his first goal of the season and subsequent game winner in the 79th minute of the match. Valpo would go on to keep its goal advantage and pick up its first win of the season, remaining unbeaten.

Crusaders Pick Up Important League Point

For the third time in as many games, extra time would be needed to decide the result of a Crusader men’s soccer match. In this edition, the Crusaders traveled to Rochester, Mich. to take on the Oakland Grizzlies; the newest member of the Horizon League. Typical of Horizon League games, this was a highly competitive, physical, and skillful contest. The game ended in a hard fought 1-1 draw, with Charles Barden (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Linn-Mar) scoring the lone Crusader goal.

Crusaders Open League Play Friday at Oakland; Travel to Michigan State Sunday

The Valparaiso men’s side is back on the road as the team travels to Rochester and East Lansing, Mich. to take part in the Grizzly/Spartan Crossover Tournament. The Crusaders kick off the 2013 Horizon League campaign on Friday, taking on Oakland, in what will be the side’s third game of the season. Valpo then travels to East Lansing to wrap up the weekend with a game against a top-25 Michigan State squad.

Mike Avery Joins the Valpo Coaches Show

Men's soccer head coach Mike Avery joins the Valpo Coaches Show this week, following the Crusaders' pair of draws on their opening weekend of play.

Serratore, Ortiz Selected to All-Tournament Team

Redshirt junior goalkeeper, Tom Serratore (Tinley Park, Ill./Andrew) and senior midfielder, Jesse Ortiz (Aurora, Ill./West Aurora) were selected to the Mike Gibbs Memorial All-Tournament team for their performances against Jacksonville and North Florida on the weekend.

Crusaders Battle Back to Earn Draw

With little turnover between games, the Crusader men were back in action Sunday afternoon to take on the North Florida Ospreys. Having played 110 minutes in hot, humid Jacksonville weather on Friday night, the Crusaders again found themselves going the distance in the hot Florida weather, as the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

Despite Being Reduced to 10 Men, Valpo Preserves Draw

The Crusader men posted a 0-0 draw Friday night in Jacksonville, despite being a man down for the final 23 minutes of regulation and the duration of overtime. Although the team was unable to walk away with the result that they had hoped for, head coach Mike Avery was pleased with the fight and attitude his team showed.

Crusader Men's Soccer Set to Open Season

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team opens the 2013 regular season campaign with a pair of games in Jacksonville, Fla. this weekend. The Crusaders take on Jacksonville on Friday, Aug. 30, and then North Florida on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Mike Gibbs Memorial Tournament.

What You Need to Know - Valpo Men's Soccer

With the men's soccer team set to begin regular season play this weekend at the Mike Gibbs Memorial Tournament in Jacksonville, FL, read about what you can expect from the Crusader men during the 2013 campaign.

Avery Rounds Out Coaching Staff

In addition to hiring Kelly Altman as the men’s lead assistant coach and promoting Brendan Roth to second assistant coach/reserve team head coach; Valparaiso men’s soccer coach Mike Avery has added two more to his staff for the 2013 season. Garrett Estrin has joined the staff as a volunteer assistant coach, while Brett Gorden has been named the director of soccer operations.

VUMSO Predicted to Finish Seventh in Horizon League Preseason Poll

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been picked to finish seventh in Horizon League play for the upcoming 2013 season, as announced today by the League office. The Crusader men are coming off a 2-2-3 Horizon League regular season that culminated in a heartbreaking 1-0 semifinal loss to eventual league Tournament champion, Cleveland State.

Men's Soccer Adds Two More Players

The Valparaiso men's soccer program announced two more additions to its 2013 roster on Monday, as freshman Nico Campbell and SMU transfer Jacob Gandarilla will join the Crusader program for this coming season.

Men's Soccer Adds Altman to Coaching Staff; Promotes Roth

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery >announced today that Kelly Altman has joined the Crusader coaching staff as the program's lead assistant coach.  In addition, Brendan Roth, who spent the 2012 season as a volunteer assistant, has been promoted to the program's second assistant position.

Serratore Graces Cover of NCAA Champion Magazine

Valparaiso redshirt junior goalkeeper Tom Serratore is featured on the cover of the Summer 2013 issue of the NCAA Champion magazine in a story which highlights his efforts with the St. Baldrick's Foundation, including the organization of the men's soccer program's annual head-shaving fundraiser.

Zobeck Named Winner of Horizon League's Coleman Award

Valparaiso University men’s soccer standout Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) has been named the male recipient of the Horizon League’s 2012-2013 Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor, the league office announced Thursday, June 27.

Valpo Men's Soccer Unveils 2013 Schedule

Six matches against teams which made the NCAA Tournament last season highlight the 2013 schedule for the Valparaiso men's soccer program, as released today by head coach Mike Avery. Be sure to check out Avery's thoughts on the schedule in the attached video.

Pair of Former Crusader Stars Meet at Professional Level in U.S. Open Cup

A pair of former Valparaiso men's soccer standouts, Stefan Antonijevic and Kyle Zobeck, saw their respective professional clubs meet earlier this week in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Crusader Men’s Soccer Announces Six More Additions for 2013

Six student-athletes have confirmed their intention to join the Valparaiso men’s soccer program this fall, head coach Mike Avery announced today, bringing the total number of the 2013 incoming recruiting class to 12. This second group of future Crusaders will join the group of six previously announced recruits in bolstering the Valparaiso roster as they prepare to face one of the strongest schedules in program history in the 2013 soccer season.

Valpo Men's Soccer Hosts Successful St. Baldrick's Fundraiser

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team hosted its third annual head-shaving fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation at the ARC on Sunday, benefiting funding to find cures for childhood cancers. 84 volunteers had their heads shaved as the donations totaled more than $21,000.

Crusader Men’s Soccer to Hold Third Annual Fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Members of the Valparaiso men’s soccer team, as well as Valparaiso University president Dr. Mark Heckler and wife Veronica, among others, will be getting their heads shaved for the third consecutive year at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Sunday, April 21 at noon as the Crusaders raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding research to find cures for childhood cancers.

Men’s Soccer to Host VIP Weekend April 13-14

The Valparaiso University men's soccer program is excited to announce its first ever Valpo Soccer VIP Weekend, to be held on April 13-14. The VIP Weekend will allow prospective student-athletes to be immersed fully in the university experience while specifically targeting the academic, athletic, and social aspects of campus life.

Antonijevic Inks Professional Deal With Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Former Valparaiso men's soccer player Stefan Antonijevic became the second Crusader alum to sign a professional contract this month, inking a deal with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League as announced by the club this week.

Former Crusader Zobeck Signs With FC Dallas

Former Valparaiso goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck has become the first Crusader men's soccer alum to sign a Major League Soccer contract, as Zobeck inked a deal with FC Dallas, as announced by the club Tuesday morning. Per league and team policy, the terms of the agreement will not be disclosed.

Betancourt Playing For Puerto Rico at 2013 CONCACAF U20 Championship

Valparaiso freshman midfielder Alvaro Betancourt (Caguas, P.R.) has joined his Puerto Rico U20 national team teammates south of the border for the 2013 CONCACAF U20 Championship to be held Feb. 18 - Mar. 3, 2013 in Puebla, Mexico.

Crusader Men’s Soccer Announces Additions for 2013 Season

Valparaiso University head men’s soccer coach Mike Avery announced today that the Crusaders have received commitments from six players to join the Valpo program as freshmen for the fall of 2013. The newest additions to the Crusader program includes defenders Mo Harb and John Patton , midfielder Forrest Chong, forward Kevin Klett and goalkeepers Nate Kitchell and Jacob Peterson . These six players join Julio Velasquez, who started classes and has been a part of team training since his enrollment in January.

Ten Crusaders Named to Academic All-Horizon League Squads

Valparaiso placed a league-high ten student-athletes over five sports on the Horizon League's 2012 Fall Academic All-League Teams, as announced by the league office.

Meet Todd Vervynckt

Meet Todd Vervynckt of the Valparaiso men's soccer team - a standout on the field and an Academic All-American in the classroom.

Zobeck Chosen in MLS Supplemental Draft by FC Dallas

For the second straight season, the Valparaiso men's soccer program had a player chosen in the Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft, as two-time Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year Kyle Zobeck learned Tuesday he had been selected by FC Dallas with the seventh pick of the second round.

Men's Soccer to Host VIP Day Camp March 17

The Valparaiso University men's soccer program is excited to announce their first Valpo VIP Day Camp of the new year. This one-day event, to be held on March 17th, is an alternative to the customary overnight camp and designed to maximize the player's experience while not distracting him from an already busy club schedule.

Vervynckt Named Third Team Academic All-American

Valparaiso junior Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) has been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Men’s Soccer Third Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), it was announced on Thursday. Vervynckt becomes the second Crusader men's soccer player in the last three years to earn the national academic honor.

Zobeck Named October HL Male Scholar-Athlete of the Month

Valparaiso goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) has been named the Horizon League Male Scholar-Athlete of the Month for the month of October.

Crusader Soccer Teams Earn NSCAA Team Academic Award

For the tenth consecutive year, both the Valparaiso men’s soccer and women’s soccer teams were awarded with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award, as announced by the organization on Friday.

Bullard, Smith Earn All-Tournament Honors

Valparaiso men’s soccer seniors Jaymie Bullard (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) and Jon Smith (McKinney, Texas/McKinney) closed out their Crusader careers by earning All-Tournament Team honors at the 2012 Horizon League Championship.

Crusaders Fall in Horizon League Semifinals

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team saw its 2012 campaign come to a close on Friday, as the Crusaders fell 1-0 to Cleveland State in Horizon League Championship semifinal action in Detroit, Mich.

Crusaders Set For HL Semi Against Cleveland State

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team takes aim at the 2012 Horizon League Championship this weekend in Detroit, advancing to the semifinals following a 1-0 win on Tuesday over Milwaukee. The fourth-seeded Crusaders face second-seeded Cleveland State at 10 a.m. CST on Friday, with the winner facing either Loyola or Detroit for the championship on Sunday.

Crusaders Advance to HL Semis With 1-0 Win Over Milwaukee

Senior Jaymie Bullard (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) headed home a cross from close range just 22 seconds before halftime Tuesday evening, the only goal #4 Valparaiso would need as it downed #5 Milwaukee 1-0 in a Horizon League Championship quarterfinal at Brown Field. The win advances the Crusaders to the semifinals, where they will take on #2 Cleveland State in Detroit on Friday morning at 10 a.m. CST.

Crusaders Set to Host Milwaukee Tuesday Night

For the second time in 72 hours, the Valparaiso men’s soccer team will face off against Milwaukee, as the two squads meet Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brown Field in the Horizon League Championship quarterfinals. The Crusaders enter the tournament as the fourth seed, while the Panthers are the fifth seed.

Zobeck Repeats as Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year; Four Crusaders Honored

Valparaiso fifth-year senior Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) became the first goalkeeper in Horizon League history to earn consecutive Goalkeeper of the Year honors and was named to the All-League First Team, leading a group of four Crusaders who were honored on Monday as the league announced its postseason awards.

Valpo Men Fall at Milwaukee

The Valparaiso men's soccer team closed out the 2012 regular season on Saturday evening in Milwaukee, Wis., falling to Milwaukee by a 2-1 final. The Crusaders will open the Horizon League Championship as the fourth seed in a re-match with the Panthers at Brown Field on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Valpo Men's Soccer Closes Regular Season Saturday at Milwaukee

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team closes out the regular season on Saturday evening in a Horizon League matchup at Milwaukee. The Crusaders, who have already secured a spot in the league tournament, can clinch a top-four seed and a home game with a win or draw.

Vervynckt Earns Academic All-District Honor

Valparaiso junior Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) was named to the Capital One Academic All-District V Men’s Soccer team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), the organization announced on Thursday. With the selection, Vervynckt will move on to the ballot for Academic All-American honors.

Crusader Men Down IPFW Tuesday Evening

A pair of goals from freshman Jordan Aidoud (L'isled'Abeau, France/CEFAM) helped Valparaiso to a 3-1 victory over IPFW Tuesday evening in non-league play in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Crusaders Fall On Late Goal at Michigan

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team dueled to a scoreless game with Big Ten foe Michigan for over 88 minutes on Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Mich., but an 89th minute goal by the host Wolverines sent the Crusaders to a 1-0 defeat. The loss snapped Valpo’s six-match unbeaten streak.

Crusaders Defeat Wright State For Third Straight Victory

Valparaiso scored a goal in each half to end the 2012 regular season home slate on a high note, defeating Wright State Wednesday evening at Brown Field, 2-1, in Horizon League action. The win was the Crusaders' third consecutive win and sixth consecutive result, matching a program record for longest unbeaten streak.

Crusaders Set to Host Regular Season Home Finale, Travel to Michigan

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team closes out the 2012 home regular season slate with a key Horizon League showdown against Wright State on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Valpo then steps out of league play to take on Big Ten foe Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday afternoon. Catch head coach Mike Avery's thoughts on the Valpo Coaches Show by clicking the 'play' button to the left.

Nieto, Zobeck Sweep Horizon League Weekly Awards

Sophomore Eric Nieto (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Louisville Collegiate [Ky.] H.S.) and fifth-year senior Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) were named the Horizon League Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, on Monday after helping Valparaiso to a pair of victories last week.

Crusaders Earn Critical Road Win at Detroit

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team picked up three points on the road Sunday afternoon in a crucial Horizon League matchup, scoring a pair of goals in the final 10 minutes despite playing a man down to defeat Detroit by a 2-0 final.

Crusaders Earn Rainy Win Over Northern Illinois

In a game played Wednesday night in driving rain at points, the Valparaiso men's soccer team made a pair of goals in the first 13 minutes stand up for a 2-1 victory in non-league play over Northern Illinois. The Crusaders extended their unbeaten streak to four games with the win.

Zobeck One of 10 Finalists For Senior CLASS Award

Fifth-year senior goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) has been named one of 10 nationwide finalists for the 2012 men's soccer Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. Fans can vote for Zobeck to win the award through November 19.

Valpo Set to Host NIU in Fields of Dreams Uganda Benefit Match

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team hosts a non-league game Wednesday night under the lights at Brown Field as it welcomes Northern Illinois. The Crusaders then travel to play Sunday afternoon in league play against Detroit. Wednesday’s match will serve as the Crusaders’ benefit match for Fields of Dreams Uganda.

Crusaders Duel to Scoreless Draw With Cleveland State

Valparaiso picked up a point in Horizon League play on Saturday night, as the Crusaders and Cleveland State played to a scoreless double-overtime draw at Brown Field.

Crusaders Host Cleveland State For Annual TOCO Benefit Match

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team looks to move up the Horizon League standings Saturday night as the Crusaders host Cleveland State under the lights at Brown Field at 7 p.m. Saturday night’s match will serve as the Crusaders’ fourth annual TOCO benefit match, with the standard admission fee waived in favor of a donation gate.

Valpo Earns Draw With Big East's DePaul

Playing under the shadow of the 'L' at Wish Field on the north side of Chicago Tuesday afternoon, the Valparaiso men's soccer team earned a 1-1 draw with Big East foe DePaul.

Crusaders Draw With Green Bay

A goal by senior Jaymie Bullard (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) in the 79th minute equalized Valparaiso's match Saturday night at Brown Field against Green Bay, and the Crusaders and Phoenix ended the night with a 1-1 draw.

Valpo Men Host Green Bay Saturday Night

The Crusader men’s soccer team closes out a busy Homecoming Saturday on the Valparaiso campus under the lights at Brown Field, as they host Green Bay in a Horizon League showdown.

Crusaders Fall 1-0 at UIC

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 defeat in Horizon League play Saturday evening, falling at UIC on a 67th minute goal.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces Winter VIP Camp Dates

The Valparaiso men’s soccer program will be hosting a pair of VIP Day Camps in the coming months on Sunday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Mar. 17. These one-day events are an alternative to the customary overnight camp and offer the serious high school, or post-high school, male soccer athlete a focused curriculum designed to assist them as they prepare and grow as soccer players.

Valpo Men's Soccer Heads to UIC Saturday Night

Valparaiso continues a stretch of three consecutive Horizon League matches to kick off the league slate on Saturday evening, as the Crusaders make the short trip to Chicago to face off against UIC.

Crusader Men Earn Point in League Opener

The Valparaiso men's soccer team earned a point in its Horizon League opener on Saturday evening, dueling to a scoreless double-overtime draw with Loyola on a cool night at Brown Field.

Crusader Men Drop One-Goal Decision at IUPUI

The tough-luck stretch for the Valparaiso men's soccer team continued on Wednesday evening, as despite 20 shot attempts, including eight which were on goal, the Crusaders fell 1-0 at IUPUI in Indianapolis, Ind.

Zobeck One of 30 Candidates for Senior CLASS Award

Fifth-year senior goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) has been named one of 30 candidates for the 2012 men’s soccer Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition.

Valpo Men Open Horizon League Play This Week

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team looks to snap a four-match losing streak in its final contest prior to the start of league play Wednesday night at IUPUI. The Crusaders then return home to Brown Field Saturday night to face the Loyola squad which eliminated them from the Horizon League Championship last season.

Crusaders Fall 1-0 to Western Michigan

Despite a 16-5 advantage in shot attempts, the Valparaiso men's soccer team couldn't find a goal on Friday night at Brown Field, falling to Western Michigan, 1-0.

Valpo Men Return Home For 'Veterans Honoring Veterans' Night

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team returns home to Brown Field this Friday evening for its lone match of the week, as the Crusaders host Western Michigan. It will be ‘Veterans Honoring Veterans’ night, as Valpo celebrates its senior class of ten players on Friday while also recognizing veterans of military service.

Crusaders Drop California Finale, 1-0

Valparaiso concluded its two-match swing through the state of California Sunday afternoon, dropping a 1-0 decision at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Crusader Men Drop Road Test at #9 UC Santa Barbara

Junior Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) scored a goal off a corner kick in the 29th minute as Valparaiso led #9 UC Santa Barbara at halftime Friday evening in Santa Barbara, Calif., but the Gauchos scored a pair of second-half goals to down the Crusaders, 2-1.

Head West, Young Men: Crusader Soccer Travels to California

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team travels to the Golden State for the first time since 2006 this weekend, playing a pair of matches in California. The Crusaders will take on the nation’s ninth-ranked team in UC Santa Barbara on Friday night before facing Cal Poly on Sunday afternoon.

Valpo Men Drop 1-0 Decision to Western Illinois

A goal in the seventh minute proved to be the difference Sunday afternoon at Brown Field, as the Valparaiso men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to visitng Western Illinois.

Valpo Athletics Launches New Social Media Fan Engagement Program

Valpo Athletics announces the launch of a new social media fan engagement program where Crusader fans can show their support for Valpo Athletics and each individual team through a combination of in-game social media campaigns, engaging teams on social networks and earning rewards through our new Valpo Crusader Social Rewards program. Fans can visit ValpoRewards.com to start playing!

Crusader Men to Host Western Illinois Sunday

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team closes out a brief two-match homestand with a rare afternoon game at Brown Field, hosting former Mid-Con rival Western Illinois at 1 p.m. this Sunday. The Crusaders are looking to extend their unbeaten streak to three matches to open the 2012 season.

Crusader Men Roll to Victory in Home Opener

The Valparaiso men's soccer team scored three goals in each half Monday night at Brown Field, opening the 2012 home slate with a 6-1 victory over Saint Joseph's (Ind.).

Crusader Men Draw With Michigan State to Open Season

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team opened the season with a result on the road against a Big Ten opponent, traveling to East Lansing, Mich. and battling to a 0-0 (2ot) draw with Michigan State Friday afternoon.

Crusader Men's Soccer Set to Open Season

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team opens up the 2012 regular season this weekend with a pair of contests, traveling to Big Ten foe Michigan State for a Friday afternoon match before opening the home slate against St. Joseph’s (Ind.) on Monday evening. The start of the season marks the beginning of the Crusaders’ defense of their 2011 Horizon League regular season championship.

Betancourt, Puerto Rico to Take On Spain This Afternoon

Crusader fans can catch incoming freshman Alvaro Betancourt (Caguas, Puerto Rico/Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola) as part of the Puerto Rico national team as it takes on 2010 World Cup and EURO 2012 champions Spain in a friendly from Bayamon, P.R. this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. CT. The game can be seen live on ESPN3.com.

Crusader Men Picked Third in Preseason Poll

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team picked up the most first-place votes of any Horizon League team en route to being chosen to finish in third place during the 2012 season, according to preseason polling of the league’s head coaches. The Crusaders are coming off of their first ever Horizon League regular season championship last year.

Avery, Woodson Agree to Extensions

Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery and baseball head coach Tracy Woodson have both agreed to extensions after leading their respective teams to Horizon League championships during the 2011-2012 school year.

Betancourt Captaining Puerto Rico U-20 Team at CONCACAF Qualifiers

Valparaiso incoming freshman Alvaro Betancourt will be captaining the Puerto Rico U-20 National Team this week as it competes in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying.

Oleck Promoted to Associate Head Coach

Valparaiso men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Jeff Oleck, who is entering his fourth season as a member of the Crusader coaching staff, has been promoted to associate head coach.

Trio of Crusaders to Play for USASA U-23 National Title

Three Valparaiso men’s soccer players: Charles Barden (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Linn-Mar), Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) and Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) are on the roster of the Carolina RailHawks U-23 side which won the USASA U-23 National Cup Region III Championship to advance to the 2012 USASA U-23 Men’s National Cup Finals Championship.

Valpo Soccer Player Honored as Tau Beta Pi Laureate

Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering and Department of Athletics both have high expectations for its students and student-athletes, who have a long history of being recognized for their success. Continuing this tradition of excellence, Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West H.S.), a senior mechanical engineering major and mathematics minor as well as a member of the men’s soccer program, has been selected as a Tau Beta Pi Laureate, the highest distinction for a senior engineering student in the United States.

Valparaiso Men’s Soccer Unveils 2012 Schedule

Valparaiso men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today his side’s schedule for the 2012 campaign, a slate which includes four games against NCAA Tournament teams from a season ago, three of which will take place at Brown Field. The Crusaders are coming off a 2011 season in which they captured the Horizon League regular season championship.

Crusader Men’s Soccer Celebrates Successful 2011 Campaign

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team gathered in front of a group of over 100 family members and friends last weekend at the Harre Union for its annual end-of-season awards ceremony, celebrating a 2011 campaign which saw the Crusaders capture their first Horizon League regular season championship.

Crusader Men’s Soccer Hosts Successful St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team hosted its second annual head-shaving fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Friday, benefiting funding to find cures for childhood cancers. Over 60 volunteers had their heads shaved on Friday as the donations soared past multiple goals set by the Crusaders, already totaling over $18,000.

Crusader Men’s Soccer to Hold Fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s Foundation

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team will be getting their heads shaved for the second consecutive year and will be joined by, among others, Valparaiso University president Dr. Mark Heckler in the Harre Union on Friday, March 30 at 11 a.m. as the Crusaders raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Announces Five More Additions for 2012

In a group that features one high-profile transfer, and four talented incoming freshmen, Valparaiso head coach Mike Avery announced today that five more players have committed to the men’s soccer program for the 2012 season. The five newest additions are transfer Jesse Ortiz (Aurora, Ill./Benedictine University) and incoming freshmen Ty Unger (Apex, N.C./Middle Creek), Nicholas Kane (Cleveland, Ohio/Mayfield), Alex Lindsey (East Lansing, Mich./East Lansing), and Bernard Tume (Temecula, Calif./Chaparral).

Crusader Men’s Soccer Adds Five for 2012

Looking to build on a historic 2011 season that saw Valparaiso claim the Horizon League regular season championship, head men’s soccer coach Mike Avery announced a group of three incoming freshmen and two transfers who will continue their soccer careers at Valpo in 2012. The five newest additions are Jordan Aidoud (L’Isled’Abeau, France), Alvaro Betancourt (Caguas, Puerto Rico), Yannick Iwunze (Paris, France), Patrick McNulty (Waukesha, Wis.) and Michael Walsh (Wilmington, N.C.).

Crusaders Place Four on Academic All-League Squad

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team placed a league-high four student-athletes on the Horizon League men’s soccer Academic All-League team, as Kevin Miller (Jefferson City, Mo./Helias), Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth), Wei Ming Wong (Hong Kong/Hong Kong International [SMU]) and Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) all earned the accolades after helping the Crusaders to the 2011 Horizon League regular season title while also excelling in the classroom.

Valpo’s Antonijevic Drafted Into MLS by Sporting Kansas City

Center back Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson) became the first player in Valparaiso men’s soccer history to be drafted into Major League Soccer on Tuesday, as he was selected with the fifth pick of the third round of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by Sporting Kansas City.

Zobeck Named to NSCAA Scholar All-America Third Team

Valparaiso junior goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) has been named a Third Team Scholar All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) for his performance in 2011, both on the field and in the classroom. Zobeck was one of just 35 Division I student-athletes to earn a spot on the NSCAA Scholar All-American squads.

Wong, Zobeck Earn All-Region Accolades

Two more Valparaiso men’s soccer players have received NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region honors, as fifth-year senior Wei Ming Wong (Hong Kong/Hong Kong International [SMU]) and redshirt junior Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) both earned spots on the All-Region Third Team. The duo joins fifth-year seniorStefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]), who was revealed as a First Team All-Region honoree late last week.

Antonijevic Named First Team All-Region Honoree

Fifth-year senior Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]) has been named to the NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region First Team, as released by the organization Friday morning.

Crusaders Announce VIP Spring Camp Dates

Valparaiso University Men's Soccer is proud to announce their 2012 Valpo VIP Spring Day Camp dates of March 18th and April 22nd. These one-day events are an alternative to the customary overnight camp and offer the serious high school, or post-high school, male soccer athlete a focused curriculum designed to assist them as they prepare and grow as soccer players.

Crusader Men’s Soccer Earns NSCAA Team Academic Award

The Valparaiso men’s soccer program has once again been honored as a recipient of the NSCAA Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, earning recognition for the ninth straight year.

Wong, Antonijevic Named to HL All-Tournament Team

Fifth-year senior defenders Wei Ming Wong (Hong Kong/Hong Kong International [SMU]) and Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]) represented Valparaiso on the Horizon League Men’s Soccer All-Tournament Team as the championship concluded on Sunday.

Valpo Season Comes to a Close in HL Semifinal

Despite its school-record 11th shutout of the season, Valparaiso couldn’t find a goal of its own in the second semifinal of the 2011 Horizon League Championship Friday evening at Brown Field as the game went through two overtimes at 0-0, and sixth-seeded Loyola eventually won a seven-round shootout by a 5-4 score to advance to Sunday’s championship match.

Valpo Set For Horizon League Men's Soccer Championship

For the first time since joining the Horizon League, Valparaiso has earned the right to host a championship event at home, as the Crusader men’s soccer team hosts the semifinals and title game of the Horizon League Men’s Soccer Championship this weekend. Valpo will take on sixth-seeded Loyola Friday evening at 7 p.m., and with a win, would advance to the title match on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Crusaders to Face Loyola in HL Championship Semifinals

Valparaiso learned its opponent for the 2011 Horizon League Men’s Soccer Championship semifinal on Tuesday evening, as the Crusaders will face sixth-seeded Loyola at 7 p.m. Friday night on Brown Field.

Crusaders Rake In Horizon League Men’s Soccer Postseason Honors

Eight Crusaders in all were honored on Monday afternoon as the Horizon League released its 2011 men’s soccer postseason award winners. Fifth-year senior Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]) was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year, while redshirt junior Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) was honored as Goalkeeper of the Year and joined Antonijevic as a First Team All-League selection. Meanwhile, Mike Avery received Coach of the Year accolades.

Valpo Men Fall in Overtime at Green Bay

90 minutes of soccer wasn’t enough to determine a winner Saturday, but extra time would go against the Crusaders, as Valparaiso fell in the regular season finale at Green Bay, 1-0, on an own goal in the 94th minute. The loss was Valpo’s only defeat in Horizon League play this year.

Valpo Wins Horizon League Regular Season Title With 1-1 Draw

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team secured the outright Horizon League regular season championship Wednesday evening as the Crusaders played to a 1-1 draw with visiting Butler at Brown Field. With the title, Valpo’s first in any team sport since joining the Horizon League, the Crusaders will host the Horizon League Championship semifinals on Nov. 11 and final on Nov. 13 at Brown Field.

Crusader Men Prepare For Final Two Regular Season Games

Valparaiso, which has entered the NSCAA Great Lakes Region poll at #9, needs just one point over its final two Horizon League games this week to clinch the outright league regular season crown. The Crusaders open the week at Brown Field Wednesday night against Butler, which will serve as Valpo’s Senior Night as well as the program’s annual TOCO benefit game. Valpo then closes the regular season on the road Saturday at Green Bay.

Antonijevic Named to College Soccer News National Team of the Week

Fifth-year senior defender Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]) was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week after helping to anchor the Valparaiso backline in a pair of shutouts last week.

Valpo Men’s Soccer Clinches Share of Horizon League Regular Season Crown

Junior Jonathon Smith (McKinney, Texas/McKinney) scored a golden goal in the 99th minute Saturday night at Brown Field to give Valparaiso a 1-0 victory Saturday night over UIC. But more importantly, it guaranteed the Crusaders at least a share of the league regular season title, Valpo's first league crown in any sport since joining the Horizon League.

Men's Soccer Match Saturday to Be Rodolfo 'Rudy' Lucas Benefit Match

Saturday night's men's soccer game against UIC will be a benefit match, as the Crusaders raise money for 2010 Valparaiso graduate and former men's soccer player Rodolfo 'Rudy' Lucas, who suffered a debilitating stroke this past summer.

Valpo Earns Fourth Straight Shutout; Downs Loyola 1-0

Valparaiso tied a program record with its fourth straight shutout and kept pace atop the Horizon League standings as the Crusaders got a goal from Charles Barden (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Linn-Mar) in the 59th minute to defeat Loyola 1-0 in Chicago, Ill. on Wednesday evening.

Valpo MSO Looks to Stay Atop League Table This Week

Valparaiso looks to remain atop the Horizon League table this week with a pair of contests against the league’s Chicago sides. The Crusaders travel to Loyola for a Wednesday night matchup before hosting UIC on Saturday evening.

Zobeck Earns Horizon League Weekly Accolade

A pair of shutouts and a new program single-season record was enough for Valparaiso redshirt junior goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) to garner Horizon League Men’s Soccer Player of the Week honors, as announced by the league office this morning. The weekly honor was the first of Zobeck’s career.

Zobeck Sets Single-Season Shutout Mark as Valpo Downs Milwaukee

Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) recorded his third straight shutout en route to setting Valparaiso’s single-season record in the category and the Crusaders got a pair of second-half goals to down Milwaukee, 2-0, Saturday evening at Brown Field. The win moves Valpo into a tie atop the Horizon League table, with games in hand on both sides it’s tied with.

Crusaders Earn 2-0 Victory Over IPFW

Valparaiso goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) tied the team’s single-season record with his seventh shutout of the year, while Wei Ming Wong (Hong Kong/Hong Kong International [SMU]) and Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) tallied goals as the Crusaders defeated IPFW Tuesday night at Brown Field, 2-0.

Zobeck Named Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Month

Valparaiso redshirt junior goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) was named the Horizon League Male Scholar-Athlete of the Month for the month of September, the league office announced today.

Crusaders Close Four-Game Homestand This Week

Valparaiso concludes its four-match homestand at Brown Field this week with two matches. The non-league slate wraps up with a Tuesday night matchup against IPFW, while the Crusaders then resume Horizon League play Saturday evening against Milwaukee.

Valpo Battles to Scoreless Draw With Ohio State

Valparaiso played step-for-step with regionally-ranked Ohio State, eventually earning a 0-0 draw in double overtime on a breezy fall day Sunday afternoon at Brown Field.

Valpo Men's Soccer Set to Host Ohio State Sunday

Valparaiso continues a four-game homestand with a showdown this Sunday against regionally-ranked Ohio State at Brown Field. The 1 p.m. game will feature free admission to all fans, free rally towels and stadium horns while supplies last and a free raffle ticket for the chance to win an autographed Crusader men’s soccer jersey.

Crusaders Fall at Home to Oral Roberts

Valparaiso claimed a two-goal lead in the 58th minute against Oral Roberts Sunday afternoon at Brown Field, but the Golden Eagles scored three unanswered goals as the Crusaders fell, 3-2, in non-league action.

Valpo Moves to Top of League Table With Win at Wright State

Valparaiso moved to the top of the Horizon League standings, remaining unbeaten in league action, as a goal in the 38th minute by junior Sam Haines (McKinney, Texas/McKinney Boyd) was the deciding strike in a 1-0 victory by the Crusaders over Wright State Friday evening in Dayton, Ohio.

Valpo Men to Take On Wright State, Oral Roberts

Valparaiso plays its final Horizon League game for the next two weeks Friday night, as the Crusaders travel to Wright State in a meeting of two of the three unbeaten teams in league play. Valpo then opens a four-match homestand on Sunday at Brown Field against former Mid-Con rival Oral Roberts.

Crusader Men Drop 1-0 Decision in Non-League Action at WIU

Valparaiso outshot former Mid-Con rival Western Illinois 25-11 Sunday afternoon and put 11 shots on goal, but it was the homestanding Leathernecks who found the back of the net late in the first half for the game’s lone goal, as the Crusaders fell 1-0 in Macomb, Ill.

Avelar Strikes Golden Goal as Valpo Downs Detroit

Valparaiso remained unbeaten at Brown Field this year and improved to 1-0-1 in Horizon League play in dramatic fashion Friday night, as freshman Gerardo Avelar (San Salvador, El Salvador/Colegio San Francisco) converted a strike from 35 yards out in the 98th minute to give the Crusaders a 3-2 (ot) victory over Detroit.

Crusaders Host Detroit, Travel to Western Illinois

Valparaiso returns to Brown Field on Friday night for a Horizon League battle with Detroit before stepping out of league play Sunday afternoon to take on a former Mid-Con rival at Western Illinois.

Valpo Draws With Cleveland State in Horizon Opener

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team opened Horizon League play on the road Saturday evening in Cleveland, Ohio and was able to come away having earned a result, dueling to a 0-0 (2ot) draw with Cleveland State.

Valpo Men's Soccer Set for Start of HL Play

Valparaiso opens the Horizon League schedule this weekend, traveling to Cleveland State for a Saturday night contest. The game against the Vikings marks the first of three league matchups in the Crusaders’ next four games.

Crusader Men Fall 2-0 at Western Michigan

On a windy Sunday afternoon in Kalamazoo, Mich., the Valparaiso men’s soccer team fell behind in the first half and was unable to find the equalizer going against the wind in the second half, eventually falling 2-0 to Western Michigan in the Crusaders’ last game before the start of Horizon League play.

Valpo Men Earn Second Straight 1-0 Victory

Returning home to Brown Field for the first time since the season opener, Valparaiso earned its second straight 1-0 victory Friday night, defeating IUPUI thanks to a strike in the 63rd minute from freshman Eric Nieto (Louisville, Ky./Louisville Collegiate).

Valpo Men to Take On IUPUI, Western Michigan

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team returns home for the first time since the season opener Friday evening, hosting former Mid-Con foe IUPUI at Brown Field. The Crusaders then travel to Western Michigan for a Sunday afternoon game, the last before the start of Horizon League play.

Last-Second Goal Pushes Valpo Past Northwestern

As time was winding down in regulation Sunday afternoon in DeKalb, Ill., it was a senior who stepped up big for Valparaiso, as Chadd Sult (South Bend, Ind./John Adams) found the back of the net with just 17 seconds left to play to give the Crusaders a thrilling 1-0 victory over Northwestern in the finale of the niu Adidas Invitational. Valpo concluded the tournament in second place out of the four participating teams.

Valpo Falls on Road at #20 Northern Illinois

A goal by Isaac Kannah in the 85th minute proved to be the difference on Friday evening, as Valparaiso fell to #20 Northern Illinois, 1-0, in its first match at the NIU adidas Invitational in DeKalb, Ill.

Crusaders Travel to NIU adidas Invitational

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team competes in its second tournament in as many weeks this weekend, heading to Northern Illinois for the NIU adidas Invitational. The Crusaders face off against the host Huskies, ranked 20th nationally, on Friday evening before taking on Big Ten foe Northwestern on Sunday afternoon.

Antonijevic, Miller Named to Duquesne Invitational All-Tournament Team

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team placed a pair of players on the Duquesne Invitational All-Tournament Team, as fifth-year senior Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]) and junior Kevin Miller (Jefferson City, Mo./Helias) represented the Crusaders for their efforts on the pitch over the course of Valpo’s two matches.

Valpo Draws With Pitt Sunday

Despite playing a goal down for the majority of the game Sunday, the Valparaiso men’s soccer team got the equalizer off the foot of sophomore Todd Vervynckt (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) in the 73rd minute and went on to earn a 1-1 double-overtime draw with Big East foe Pittsburgh Sunday to conclude play at the Duquesne Invitational in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Crusaders Fall at Duquesne, 2-1

Junior Jaymie Bullard (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) equalized for the Valparaiso men’s soccer team just 14 seconds into the second half of play Friday night in Pittsburgh, Pa., but Duquesne knocked home the eventual match-winner in the 69th minute for a 2-1 victory in the Crusaders’ first match at the Duquesne Invitational.

Valpo Travels to Pittsburgh For Duquesne Invitational

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team hits the road for the first time in 2011 this weekend, traveling to Pittsburgh, Pa. to take on Pitt and the host Dukes as part of the Duquesne Invitational. The Crusaders enter the weekend coming off of a record-setting performance last Friday night.

Crusaders Down Calumet To Open 2011 Campaign

Eight different Crusaders found the back of the net Friday night, while 23 players in all took the field, as the Valparaiso men’s soccer team opened the 2011 season with an 8-0 victory at Brown Field over Calumet College of Saint Joseph.

Crusaders Prepare to Host Calumet Friday

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team gets the 2011 season underway this Friday, Aug. 26 as the Crusaders host Calumet College on the pitch at Brown Field at 7:30 p.m. Valpo enters the 2011 campaign coming off of back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in program history.

Valpo Men's Soccer Ready For 2011 Season

The Valparaiso men’s soccer program looks to continue its winning tradition entering the 2011 campaign, coming off of back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in program history. It will be a talented, experienced group taking to the pitch for the Crusaders, as 21 letterwinners, including seven starters, return from last year’s squad as Valpo takes aim at the top of the Horizon League standings.

Crusaders Draw With Oakland in Exhibition Action

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team took to the pitch against outside competition for the first time in the 2011 season Saturday night at Brown Field, out-shooting Oakland 12-4 as the exhibition contest ended in a 0-0 draw.

Crusader Men Picked to Finish Fourth in 2011

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been predicted to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Horizon League in 2011, as chosen by the league’s nine head coaches and announced by the League office today.

Del Castillo, Shively Return to Valpo, Join Coaching Staff

Valparaiso men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that two former Crusaders have returned to Valpo, as J.J. Del Castillo and Steve Shively round out the Crusader coaching staff entering the 2011 season.

Valpo Well Represented As Carolina Railhawks Earn USASA U23 National Title

The Valparaiso men's soccer program was well represented as the Carolina Railhawks U23 side won the USASA U23 National Cup Championship this past weekend in Bowling Green, Ky.

Five Crusaders to Play for USASA U23 National Championship

Five Valparaiso men's soccer players, including four who return to the Crusaders in 2011, are on the roster of the Carolina RailHawks U23 side which won the USASA Region III U23 Men's Cup to advance to the USASA U23 Men's National Championship, starting on July 15.

10 Valpo Student-Athletes Receive Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award

Ten Valparaiso University student-athletes received the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards as selected by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. The award recognizes minority undergraduate students who have made achieving both academically and athletically a winning combination.

Valpo Men's Soccer Announces 2011 Schedule

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today his side's schedule for the 2011 campaign, which includes two home matches against teams which finished in the top-20 in the nation in 2010. The Crusaders enter 2011 looking to continue their winning tradition, having finished with a winning record in each of the last two years for the first time in program history.

Crusader Men's Soccer Inks Nieto to NLI

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery has announced one more player who has signed an NLI to join the Crusaders for the 2011 season. In Eric Nieto, the eleventh player to commit to Valparaiso University, Avery has added another integral piece into the stellar class of incoming freshmen. The Crusaders will begin the 2011 campaign in August and will strive to continue the winning tradition which has led them to two record-setting back-to-back winning seasons.

Valpo Men's Soccer Announces Second Group of 2011 Recruits

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery introduced five student-athletes today who have accepted Valparaiso's University's offer of admission and will join the Crusaders for the upcoming 2011 campaign. With eleven total additions to date, Avery's Crusader squad has added significant depth and talent to the roster of a team coming off back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in program history.

Valpo Men's Soccer Shaving Heads to Raise Money for St. Baldrick's Foundation

Members of the Valparaiso University men's soccer program will be getting their heads shaved for charity this Saturday, Mar. 12 as the program teams up with St. Baldrick's Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

Valpo Men's Soccer Announces First Group of 2011 Recruits

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mike Avery introduced a six member recruiting class today that will help the Crusaders build on the momentum of back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in program history. Valparaiso is coming off a 9-8-2 campaign in 2010, and Avery's squad has posted an impressive 19-15-6 mark in the past two seasons.

Quartet of Soccer Players Earn Academic All-League Accolades

The Valparaiso men's soccer program had four players honored as the Horizon League announced the 2010 Academic All-League team.

Crusader Men's Soccer Announces 2011 VIP Camp Dates

The Valparaiso men's soccer program announced today its camp dates for the spring and summer of 2011. For the first time in its five year history, the Valpo VIP Camp will offer something new: a one day college-prep camp for players interested in continuing to develop their skills so that they may compete at the collegiate level.

Oleck Chosen to Instruct at National Player Development Camp

Valparaiso men's soccer assistant coach Jeff Oleck has been chosen as an instructor for the EXACT Soccer National Development Camp in Chicago, Ill. on Dec. 22-23.

Crusader Men's Soccer Earns NSCAA Team Academic Award

The Valparaiso men's soccer program has once again been honored as a recipient of the NSCAA Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, earning recognition for the eighth straight year.

Schwarz Named Third Team Academic All-American

Valparaiso fifth-year senior goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) has been named to the 2010 ESPN Academic All-America Men's Soccer Third Team, as selected by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). Schwarz is the first Crusader men's soccer player in program history to earn Academic All-American honors.

Trio of Crusaders Earn HL Postseason Recognition

Senior Adrian Ortiz (Berwyn, Ill./Morton West) and redshirt junior Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]) both repeated as Second Team All-Horizon League honorees, while junior Guy Shabtay (Ramat-Gan, Israel/Blich [Prairie State C.C.]) earned a spot on the All-Newcomer Team as the league announced its postseason award recipients Monday afternoon.

Crusaders Send Seniors Out Winners With 2-0 Victory Over Detroit

Valparaiso's group of eight graduating seniors were honored prior to Saturday night's match at Brown Field and all started and ended the match on the pitch. In between, they all played vital roles in the Crusaders' 2-0 victory over Detroit in the season finale.

Crusaders Blank Eastern Illinois, 2-0

Junior Chadd Sult (South Bend, Ind./John Adams) scored his first career goal midway through the first half and junior Guy Shabtay (Ramat-Gan, Israel/Blich [Prairie State C.C.]) added an insurance tally in the second stanza as Valparaiso earned a 2-0 victory in non-league action over Eastern Illinois Wednesday night at Brown Field.

Valpo Closes Out 2010 Season With Two Home Games

Valparaiso closes out the 2010 season with a pair of home matches at Brown Field this week. The Crusaders will face Eastern Illinois in non-league action Wednesday night before wrapping up the year with a Horizon League game against Detroit.

Schwarz Earns Academic All-District Honor For Second Straight Year

For the second straight season, Valparaiso fifth-year senior goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) has been named to the ESPN Academic All-District V First Team. With the honor, Schwarz is now eligible for Academic All-America consideration.

Golden Goal Sends Crusaders to Defeat Sunday

Valparaiso redshirt junior Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson [College of Lake County/Marquette]) headed in his fourth goal of the season midway through the second half to knot up Sunday's match with UIC at Brown Field, but the Flames' Eric Frazier scored his second goal of the game in the 106th minute as the Crusaders fell 2-1.

Valpo Set to Host UIC on Halloween

Valparaiso begins its year-ending three-match homestand on Halloween night at Brown Field, as the Crusaders host UIC at 6 p.m. The Crusaders are trying to stay alive in the fight for a spot in the Horizon League Championship.

Crusaders Fall to Green Bay in Foggy Battle

On a foggy night in Green Bay, Wis., Valparaiso had a great number of chances at goal, including eight corner kicks in the second half, but couldn't push the ball across the goal line as Green Bay earned the 1-0 victory Saturday evening.

Crusaders Score Season High in 4-0 Victory Over Western Michigan

Senior Zack Stivers (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg) scored a pair of goals, including the eventual match-winner midway through the first half, while Adrian Ortiz (Berwyn, Ill./Morton West) and Guy Shabtay (Ramat-Gan, Israel/Blich [Prairie State C.C.]) both registered goals as well as Valparaiso defeated Western Michigan, 4-0, in non-league action Wednesday night at Brown Field.

Men's Soccer to Take on Western Michigan, Green Bay

Valparaiso closes out a three-match stretch of non-league contests with a game against Western Michigan at home Wednesday night. The Crusaders then hit the road for the final time in the regular season for a league showdown at Green Bay Saturday evening.

Golden Goal Drops Crusaders at #16/17 Ohio State

Taking on a side tied atop the Big Ten standings for the second straight game, Valparaiso kept #16/17 Ohio State off the scoreboard into extra time Sunday afternoon, but the Buckeyes got a golden goal from Konrad Warcyzha in the 97th minute for the 1-0 overtime victory in Columbus, Ohio.

Crusaders Fall in Offensive Duel With Michigan

A scoreless game at the half quickly turned into a offensive battle Wednesday night, but unfortunately for Valparaiso, the Crusaders came out on the wrong end of a 4-2 decision against Big Ten co-leader Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Pair of Big Ten Foes Await Men's Soccer This Week

Valparaiso steps out of Horizon League play to take a pair of shots at teams atop the Big Ten standings. The Crusaders travel first to Ann Arbor on Wednesday to face Michigan before heading to Columbus on Sunday to take on Ohio State.

Crusader Men Drop One-Goal Decision to Cleveland State

The tough-luck Horizon League campaign for the Valparaiso men's soccer team continued Saturday evening in Cleveland, Ohio, as the Crusaders fell victim to an 86th minute goal as Cleveland State earned the 1-0 victory.

Crusaders Draw With Western Illinois Wednesday Night

Returning to Brown Field for the lone home match in a six-game stretch Wednesday night, Valparaiso battled to a 1-1 double overtime draw with former Mid-Con rival Western Illinois.

Men's Soccer Comes Home Before Returning to Road

Valparaiso takes a brief break from the road, returning home Wednesday to take on Western Illinois in non-league action. The Crusaders then continue their travels, which take them to Cleveland State for a Horizon League showdown on Saturday.

Valpo Falls In One-Goal Game to Loyola

For the second straight Horizon League game, Valparaiso came out on the wrong end of a 1-0 decision, falling to Loyola (Chicago) Sunday evening in Chicago, Ill.

Crusaders Fall In Extra Time at #14/15 Butler

Valparaiso played right with #14/15 Butler in Indianapolis on Friday afternoon, forcing the game into extra time scoreless, but the Bulldogs struck for the golden goal in the 109th minute as the Crusaders fell 1-0.

Crusaders Collect Donations, Equipment for TOCO

The Valparaiso men's soccer program raised about $1,800 at its second annual charity game against Milwaukee on Sept. 24 and also collected six boxes worth of athletic equipment to donate to the children's charity, They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), for their work in Haiti and St. Lucia.

Men's Soccer Faces Pair of Road HL Games

Valparaiso continues Horizon League play with a two-match road trip this weekend, traveling to nationally-ranked Butler on Friday before making the short trip to Chicago to face Loyola on Sunday.

Crusaders Take Down Wright State, 3-1

Valparaiso got out to a strong start Sunday night at Brown Field against Wright State, scoring two goals within the first 20 minutes, and carried it throughout the match despite playing a man down the final 46 minutes, eventually earning a 3-1 victory over the Raiders in Horizon League action.

Crusaders Drop Overtime Decision in League Opener

Valparaiso converted on a penalty kick early in the second half to tie its Horizon League opener with Milwaukee, but the Panthers tallied the golden goal in the 97th minute to earn the 2-1 victory at Brown Field Friday evening. The defeat was the Crusaders' first of the season, seven games into the campaign.

Crusader Men Home for Pair of HL Matches This Weekend

Valparaiso takes aim at remaining unbeaten this weekend in a pair of home matches. The Crusaders open Horizon League play Friday night against Milwaukee before taking on Wright State Sunday evening.

Men's Soccer Holding Charity Game Friday for TOCO

For the second straight season, the Valparaiso men's soccer program is holding a charity game to raise money for They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), as the Crusaders are waiving the standard admission charge for Friday's game against Milwaukee and instead accepting monetary donations for TOCO. TOCO's founder, St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes, will be in attendance at the game and will also be participating in a number of events on campus during the day.

Crusader Men's Soccer Up to Seventh in Regional Rankings

The Valparaiso men's soccer team continued its rise up the NSCAA regional rankings this week, as the best start in program history currently has the Crusaders ranked #7 in the Great Lakes region.

Valpo Men Still Unbeaten After 2-0 Win in Home Opener

The Valparaiso men's soccer team played its first regular season match under the lights at Brown Field Sunday evening and gave the home fans a taste of the way the season has gone so far, earning a 2-0 victory over Bowling Green State University.

Stivers Scores Golden Goal as Crusaders Defeat IUPUI

Senior forward Zack Stivers (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg) found the back of the net in the 93rd minute of play Friday in Indianapolis, Ind., giving Valparaiso a 1-0 overtime victory over IUPUI. The win extends the Crusaders' season-opening unbeaten streak to five games.

Crusader Men Look to Extend Unbeaten Streak

Valparaiso looks to continue the longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history, concluding a five-match road trip at IUPUI on Friday afternoon before returning home to Brown Field for the first time in 2010 to host Bowling Green on Sunday night.

Crusaders Break Into Regional Men's Soccer Rankings

Off to its best four-match start of all-time, the Valparaiso men's soccer team cracked the NSCAA Regional Rankings for just the second time in program history this week, coming in at #10 in the Great Lakes region in this week's polling.

Men's Soccer Draws With FGCU, Earns Tournament Title

The Valparaiso men's soccer team fought to a scoreless double-overtime draw with Florida Gulf Coast Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee, Wis., good enough for the Crusaders to win the Marquette Invitational championship, their second tournament title in as many weekends. Valpo is now undefeated through four fixtures for the first time in program history.

Men's Soccer Shuts Out Santa Clara; Matches Best Start in Team History

Valparaiso matched its best start in program history with its third straight win to open the season, while fifth-year senior goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) set a new team record with his 15th career shutout as the Crusaders defeated Santa Clara, 1-0, to open the Marquette Invitational in Milwaukee, Wis. on Friday afternoon.

Men's Soccer Heads to Marquette For Tournament

Valpariaso looks to match and/or surpass the best start in program history this weekend as it travels to Milwaukee to compete in the Marquette Invitational. The Crusaders face Santa Clara on Friday afternoon before taking on Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday.

Del Giudice's Late Goals Give Valpo Overtime Victory

A goal in the 88th minute by senior midfielder Roby Del Giudice sent Monday's match against UC Riverside in Las Vegas, Nev. to overtime, and Del Giudice notched the match-winner late in the first overtime period to close a 2-1 victory for Valparaiso. The win gave the Crusaders the UNLV Nike Invitational tournament title, the first in-season tournament championship in Valpo men's soccer history.

Schwarz Named Horizon League Player of the Week

Valparaiso fifth-year senior goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) was named the Horizon League Player of the Week today after matching the Crusader career shutout record in a 1-0 win over UNLV in the season opener Monday.

Schwarz Matches Career Shutout Record as Valpo Blanks UNLV, 1-0

Valparaiso goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) matched the Crusader career shutout record with his 14th clean sheet, while newcomer Guy Shabtay (Ramat-Gan, Israel/Blich [Prairie State C.C.]) found the back of the net in the waning minutes to give the Valpo men's soccer team a 1-0 victory over UNLV at the UNLV Nike Invitational in Las Vegas, Nev. to open the season Saturday.

Crusader Men's Soccer Heads to Vegas to Open 2010

The 2010 campaign gets under way for the Valparaiso men's soccer team this weekend as they travel to Las Vegas to play in the UNLV Nike Invitational. The Crusaders will face the host Rebels Saturday afternoon before taking on UC Riverside on Labor Day.

Valpo Men's Soccer Looks to Continue Rise in 2010

The Valparaiso men's soccer program is the very definition of a program on the rise, coming off of a 2009 campaign in which it captured a school-record ten victories and finished in third place in the Horizon League. Now, the Crusaders enter 2010 with nine starters and 17 letterwinners back from last year's team, ready to take the next step and challenge for a Horizon League title.

Crusaders Close Out Preseason With Intrasquad Scrimmage

On a gorgeous late-August night at Brown Field in front of a good crowd, the Valparaiso men's soccer program closed out preseason play with an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday evening. The end result saw the Gold and White sides fight to a 1-1 draw.

Crusader Men Picked Third in Horizon League Preseason Poll

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team has been predicted to finish in a tie for third place in the Horizon League in 2010, as chosen by the league's nine head coaches and announced by the League office today.

Crusader Men's Soccer Opens Exhibition Play Under the Lights

The Valparaiso men's soccer team got its first run of action against an opposing squad Saturday evening in the first event under the lights at Brown Field, falling to Northern Illinois 2-1 in exhibition action. 23 Crusaders in all saw action in the preseason game, which consisted of 100 minutes broken into 40, 30 and 30 minute periods.

Crusader Soccer Coaches Earn Contract Extensions

Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that women's soccer head coach John Marovich and men's soccer head coach Mike Avery have both agreed to four-year contract extensions to continue at the helms of their respective programs.

Lights Installed at Brown Field, Night Games Coming This Fall

The installation on the lights at Brown Field has now been completed and with it Valparaiso University has announced night games this fall in football as well as men's and women's soccer.

Crusader Men's Soccer Program Releases 2010 Schedule

Four games against NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago highlight the 2010 schedule for the Valparaiso men's soccer program, as released today by Crusader head coach Mike Avery.

Valpo Men's Soccer to Close Spring Season With Alumni Game and Concert Saturday

The Valparaiso men's soccer program will conclude its spring season on Saturday afternoon with an alumni game at Brown Field at 12:30 p.m. before welcoming Taj Weekes, whose charity They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) the Crusaders have partnered with, and Adowa to town for a concert that night beginning at 9 p.m.

Crusader Men's Soccer Adds Vervynckt to 2010 Class

Valparaiso head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced this afternoon that Todd Vervynckt, a talented attacking player from Plymouth, Ind. (Plymouth H.S./Indiana Invaders FC), has signed a national letter of intent to join the Crusader squad as a freshman for the 2010 season. Vervynckt's addition brings the Crusaders' incoming class for 2010 to nine players.

Valpo Men's Soccer Announces 2010 Spring Schedule

Valparaiso head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced today the squad's 2010 spring soccer schedule, featuring three home appearances at Brown Field.

Crusader Men's Soccer Announces Four More Additions for 2010

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced today the addition of four student-athletes set to join the Crusaders for the fall 2010 season. These four incoming freshmen will accompany four players who were introduced on February 3rd. The newest additions to the Crusader men's soccer roster are high school seniors Charles Barden, Ben Burnett, Michael Chwistek and Fabian Urquiza.

Crusader Men's Soccer Announces Addition of Four Newcomers for 2010 Campaign

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced today that four talented student-athletes will join the Crusader program for the 2010 campaign. The introduction of transfer students, Guy Shabtay and Lior Avisror, and high school seniors, Eppokrates Litos and Tom Serratore, kick off the announcement of the Valparaiso men's soccer recruiting class for 2010, a group that will be unveiled in its entirety over the next few weeks.

Valpo Men's Soccer to Hold Two VIP Camp Sessions

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced today the dates for the 2010 VIP soccer camp. The 2010 Soccer VIP, held on the campus of Valparaiso University, is a soccer camp for high school age players with aspirations to play collegiate soccer. Session I will be held from June 14-16, with Session II scheduled from July 16-18.

Schwarz Earns NSCAA Scholar All-Region Honors

Valparaiso goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) added to his collection of awards from his redshirt junior season, representing the Crusaders on the NSCAA Scholar All-North/Central Region First Team.

Pair of Crusader Men's Soccer Players Named Academic All-League

Junior defender Ken Perkins (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Kennedy) and redshirt junior goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) were named to the Horizon League Men's Soccer Academic All-League Team, as released by the league office today.

Valpo Soccer Teams Honored for Work in Classroom

Valparaiso University's men's and women's soccer teams have both been named a recipient of the NSCAA Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Schwarz One of 34 Finalists for National Player of the Year Honor

Valparaiso netminder Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic), honored as the 2009 Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year ten days ago, has been named one of 34 finalists nationally for the Soccer News Net Player of the Year award.

Valpo Places Pair on All-Tournament Squad

Crusaders Danny Jeftich (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso [IUPUI]) and Adrian Ortiz (Berwyn, Ill./Morton West) represented Valparaiso on the 2009 Horizon League Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team, as announced by the league today.

Valpo Falls to Green Bay in Horizon League Semifinal

The Valparaiso men's soccer team saw the best season in program history come to an end on Friday in Indianapolis, Ind., as the third-seeded Crusaders lost to second-seeded Green Bay, 3-1, in Horizon League Championship semifinal action.

Valpo Set for Semifinal Showdown With Green Bay

The Valparaiso men's soccer team will attempt to advance to the finals of the Horizon League Championship as the third-seeded Crusaders take on second-seeded Green Bay in semifinal action Friday in Indianapolis.

Valpo Advances to HL Semifinals With 4-0 Win Over Milwaukee; Set Program Record for Wins

A Brendan Roth (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) goal in the seventh minute was all the scoring Valparaiso would need, and three second-half markers secured the Crusaders' first-ever win in Horizon League Championship action, as third-seeded Valpo downed sixth-seeded Milwaukee 4-0 Tuesday afternoon in a quarterfinal matchup at Brown Field.

Schwarz Named Goalkeeper of the Year; Four Other Crusaders Honored on All-League Squads

Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) was named Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year for the second time in his career and represented Valparaiso on the All-League First Team, while three other Crusaders were placed on the Second Team and one Crusader made the All-Newcomer Team as the league announced its postseason accolades today.

Valpo Ready to Host HL Quarterfinal

The Valparaiso men's soccer team will host a postseason game for the first time since 1998 when the third-seeded Crusaders welcome sixth-seeded Milwaukee to Brown Field on Tuesday in Horizon League Championship quarterfinal action.

Valpo to Host Milwaukee in Quarterfinal Action Tuesday

The Valparaiso men's soccer team has earned the third seed for the 2009 Horizon League Championship and will host sixth-seeded Milwaukee in quarterfinal action at Brown this Tuesday, November 10 at noon CST, as announced by the league office today.

Valpo Closes Out Regular Season With Come-from-Behind Win

Junior midfielder Adrian Ortiz (Berwyn, Ill./Morton West) made the first two goals of his collegiate career count in a big way on Saturday afternoon, bringing Valparaiso back from a one-goal deficit in the second half as the Crusaders earned a 2-1 victory over Cleveland State at Brown Field. With the win, the Crusaders finish the Horizon League campaign tied for third and will host a HL Championship quarterfinal matchup at Brown Field on Tuesday as the third seed.

Valpo Closes Regular Season at Home Saturday

Valparaiso closes out the 2009 regular season campaign on Saturday as the Crusaders host Cleveland State at Brown Field in a key battle for seeding going into the Horizon League Championship. It will be Senior Day at Brown Field, as Valpo will honor a group of four seniors making their final home regular season appearances.

Valpo Clinches Postseason Berth With Scoreless Draw at UIC

The game was delayed 24 hours, but the result was worth waiting for, as Valparaiso clinched a spot in the upcoming Horizon League Championship with a 0-0 (2ot) tie at UIC on Saturday evening. Crusader goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) extended his shutout streak to over 299 minutes in the scoreless duel and tied a Valpo single-season record for clean sheets.

Schwarz Earns Academic All-District Honors

Valparaiso redshirt junior goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District V Team, as announced by CoSIDA today. Schwarz is now eligible for Academic All-American consideration.

Valpo Men's Soccer at UIC Pushed Back 24 Hours

Due to forecasted storms and wind throughout the day on Friday, the decision has been made to move Valparaiso's men's soccer game at UIC back to Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

Crusaders Close Three-Game Road Trip at UIC

The key Horizon League matchups just keep on coming for the Valparaiso men's soccer team, as it travels to UIC Friday night to try to secure a spot in the league championship and to move up the standings.

Valpo Earns 1-0 Victory Over Milwaukee

The Valparaiso men's soccer team moved one step closer to securing a berth in the Horizon League Championship Saturday evening, defeating Milwaukee on the road 1-0, the program's first-ever victory over the Panthers.

Del Giudice Earns HLN ‘The People's Choice' Honor

For the second week in a row and the third time in the award's five weeks, a Valparaiso athlete has been named ‘The People's Choice' on the Horizon League Network, as Crusader men's soccer player Roby Del Giudice (Toronto, Ont./Robert F. Hall [Wallace State C.C.]) is this week's winner of the honor. Del Giudice is currently spotlighted in the featured video on the HLN website via phone interview.

Shively Moves Up Crusader Charts as Valpo Blanks IPFW

Senior forward Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) scored both Crusader goals on Tuesday evening as Valparaiso defeated IPFW 2-0 in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Del Giudice Named Horizon League Player of the Week

JuniorRoby Del Giudice (Toronto, Ont./Robert F. Hall [Wallace State C.C.]) was named the Horizon League Men's Soccer Player of the Week on Monday for his performance in Valparaiso's victory over league-leading Green Bay on Saturday.

Crusader Men's Soccer Kicks Off Three-Game Road Trip

Valparaiso steps out of league play to begin a three-game road trip on Tuesday, taking on IPFW, before traveling to Milwaukee on Saturday for a key Horizon League battle against the Panthers.

Roth's Golden Goal Gives Valpo Big League Victory

Redshirt sophomore Brendan Roth (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) found the back of the net in the 98th minute of action at Brown Field on Saturday afternoon, giving the Valparaiso men's soccer team a big 3-2 overtime victory in Horizon League play over league leader Green Bay.

Valpo Kicks Off Second Half of League Play Saturday

Just one match is on the docket for Valparaiso this week, as the Crusaders commence the second half of the league schedule when they host Horizon League leader and regionally-ranked Green Bay on Saturday afternoon.

Valpo Falls to Butler Sunday

Senior Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) put Valparaiso in front with a goal midway through the first half, a lead the Crusaders would hold for nearly 45 minutes, but two Butler goals in a span of less than three minutes gave the Bulldogs the final edge, 2-1, Sunday at Brown Field in Horizon League action.

Valpo Returns to Win Column With Victory Over Bowling Green

The Valparaiso men's soccer team closed its three-game road trip on a high note Tuesday afternoon in Bowling Green, Ohio, defeating Bowling Green by a 2-0 score.

Valpo Closes Road Trip, Returns Home for Big League Matchup

The Valparaiso men's soccer team concludes a three-game road trip with a non-league contest at Bowling Green on Tuesday before returning home to Brown Field for the first time in two weeks for a key league matchup with regionally-ranked Butler.

Pair of Shively Goals Not Enough as Valpo Falls at Wright State

Senior forward Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) recorded the second multi-goal game of his career, putting Valparaiso up 2-0 at the half, but Wright State responded with three unanswered tallies, including the match-winner less than two minutes into overtime, as the Crusaders fell to the Raiders 3-2 Sunday evening in Dayton, Ohio.

Valpo Drops Road Test to Nationally-Ranked Spartans

The Valparaiso men's soccer squad battled #25 Michigan State Wednesday afternoon in East Lansing, Mich., but two goals within the first 12 minutes proved to be too much for the Crusaders to overcome, as the Spartans earned the 2-0 victory.

Valpo Kicks Off Three-Game Road Trip

Valparaiso begins a three-game road trip with a quick step out of league play to take on nationally-ranked Michigan State on Wednesday. The Crusaders then travel to Dayton on Sunday for an evening match against Wright State.

Crusaders Earn Draw With Loyola

Zack Stivers (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg) scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season in the 64th minute, bringing the Crusaders back from a one-goal deficit as Valparaiso and Loyola fought to a 1-1 double overtime draw Sunday afternoon at Brown Field in Horizon League action.

Crusaders Open Horizon League Play Victorious at Detroit

Roby Del Giudice's (Toronto, Ont./Robert F. Hall [Wallace State C.C.] first Division I goal proved to be a big one Friday afternoon, as the junior found the back of the net in the 34th minute for what turned out to be the only goal of Valparaiso's 1-0 victory at Detroit Friday afternoon in both squads' Horizon League opener.

Former Crusader Standout Stewart Inks Pro Deal in Scotland

Formerly a stalwart on the Valparaiso men's soccer team back line, Andrew Stewart has signed a deal to continue playing soccer on the professional level, inking a contract in Scotland with reigning Scottish Junior Football North Premier League champions Banks o' Dee F.C.

Crusader Men's Soccer Prepares for Start of League Play

The Horizon League slate gets underway for the Valpo men's soccer team this weekend, as the Crusaders travel to Detroit on Friday before returning home to Brown Field for a matchup against Loyola on Sunday.

Valpo-Loyola Game Time Moved Up One Hour

The Valparaiso men's soccer team's game with Loyola at Brown Field on Sunday will now start at 4 p.m., one hour earlier than originally scheduled.

Valpo Falls 2-1 to Saint Francis

An early two-goal deficit was too much for the Valparaiso men's soccer team to overcome Sunday afternoon at Brown Field, as despite a late first-half goal by Kevin Miller (Jefferson City, Mo./Helias) in his Crusader debut, Valpo fell to Saint Francis (Pa.) by a 2-1 count.

Déjà Vu: Stivers Gives Valpo Men's Soccer OT Win

This time, the goal came during the run of play, but other than that, the Valparaiso men's soccer team ended Wednesday's game at Western Michigan the same way its last contest ended: a Zack Stivers (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg) marker in the first overtime giving the Crusaders a 2-1 victory.

Crusaders Raise Nearly $4,000 for “Sneakers Not Wheelchairs” Campaign

The Valparaiso men's soccer program raised nearly $4,000 at its game against Michigan on Sept. 1 for St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes' children's charity, They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), in its kickoff of the “Sneakers Not Wheelchairs” campaign to help target the diabetes crisis in St. Lucia.

Penalty Kick Gives Valpo Golden Goal over IUPUI

Down a man early in the first overtime session, Valparaiso's Wei Ming Wong (Hong Kong/Hong Kong International [SMU]) was fouled in the box, resulting in a Crusader penalty kick that Zack Stivers (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg) converted to give Valpo a 2-1 overtime victory over IUPUI Sunday afternoon at Brown Field.

Crusader Men's Soccer Set For Another Pair of Non-League Contests

After playing two competitive games against nationally-ranked opponents, Valparaiso returns home to Brown Field on Sunday for a matchup against IUPUI before hitting the road for a game at Western Michigan on Wednesday.

Crusaders Take #8/10 USF to Overtime, Fall 1-0

Playing its second ranked opponent in a three-day span after a 1,100-mile road trip, the Valparaiso men's soccer team staved off any signs of tired legs and played right with #8/10 South Florida in Tampa Tuesday evening, sending the game to overtime scoreless before the Bulls broke through with a goal 43 seconds into the extra session to hand the Crusaders a 1-0 defeat.

Crusaders Battle in 2-1 Loss to #22/23 Michigan

In front of a program-record crowd of 789 fans Sunday evening, Valparaiso took the lead late in the first half against #22/23 Michigan and held it for over 30 minutes, but a pair of Wolverine goals in a two-minute span midway through the second half were the difference, as Michigan came out on top by a 2-1 count.

Crusader Men to Take on a Pair of Ranked Opponents

Two ranked foes await the Valparaiso men's soccer side over the next week, as the Crusaders face #22/23 Michigan at Brown Field Sunday before traveling to take on #11/10 South Florida on Tuesday. The Crusaders will be conducting a fundraiser Sunday as they team up with TOCO to help launch the "Sneakers Not Wheelchairs" campaign to fight the diabetes crisis in St. Lucia.

Bullard Scores Twice as Crusader Men Capture Season Opener

Freshman Jaymie Bullard (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) found the back of the net twice on Tuesday evening in his first career game, while Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) returned to the goalkeeper position for the first time since the 2007 campaign with a shutout as Valparaiso won its season opener over Eastern Illinois by a 2-0 count in Charleston, Ill.

Crusader Men's Soccer Ready for 2009 Campaign

The Valparaiso men's soccer team finds itself in the midst of a program turnaround, as head coach Mike Avery is in his third year at the helm of the Crusader program. In his first two seasons, Valpo has posted two of the best defensive seasons in school history, and with a dynamic duo returning in goal combined with promising talent elsewhere on the pitch, the Crusaders will look to move up the Horizon League standings in 2009.

Crusaders Defeat Western Illinois in Exhibition Finale

A late first-half goal by Clayton Lyons (Louisville, Ky./Trinity) was all the scoring Valparaiso would need Saturday afternoon in its exhibition finale, as the Crusaders defeated Western Illinois by a 1-0 count in Macomb, Ill.

Valpo Men's Soccer Teams Up With TOCO to Launch “Sneakers Not Wheelchairs” Campaign

The Valparaiso University men's soccer program is teaming up with St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes and They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) to help launch the “Sneakers Not Wheelchairs” campaign - a public health initiative that will target the diabetes crisis in St. Lucia - during the home opener at Brown Field on September 6th at 5:00 p.m. against nationally-ranked Michigan.

Crusaders Earn 2-2 Draw With Marquette in Exhibition Play

The Valparaiso men's soccer team played its first complete exhibition game of the 2009 campaign Saturday evening at Brown Field, fighting to a 2-2 tie with Big East foe Marquette.

Crusader Men Tabbed Sixth in League Preseason Poll

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team has been picked to finish sixth in the Horizon League by the league's head coaches, as announced by the League office today.

Crusaders' Opening Exhibition Canceled Due to Weather

The Valparaiso men's soccer team got its exhibition season underway Wednesday evening at Brown Field against Saint Joseph's (Ind.), but just over 12 minutes in, Mother Nature took control for good, as a line of severe weather combined with diminishing daylight forced the contest between the Crusaders and the Pumas to be canceled.

Former Crusader Lomeli Signs Professional Contract in Mexico

Former Valparaiso men's soccer standout Oscar Lomeli has signed a contract to play professional soccer with Club Universidad de Guadalajara of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Crusaders Add Marquette Transfer to 2009 Roster

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Sam Etim (Rockford, Ill./Guilford) has transferred into the Crusader program from Marquette. Etim, a 5'11”, 190 lb. striker, will have two years of eligibility remaining at the start of the 2009 campaign.

Schwarz Named Chicago Fire PDL Man of the Match in U.S. Open Cup Victory

Valparaiso junior goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) stepped up in goal for the Chicago Fire PDL on Tuesday, coming in off the bench and making six key saves in the final 30 minutes of a 3-1 victory over five-time National Amateur Cup champions Milwaukee Bavarian SC as the Fire PDL advanced to the second round of U.S. Open Cup play. Schwarz was named Chicago's Man of the Match for his effort.

Crusader Men's Soccer Announces 2009 Schedule

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced his squad's schedule for the 2009 campaign today, highlighted by five games against NCAA tournament teams from last season, including a Sept. 6 meeting at Brown Field against Michigan, which finished last year ranked among the top-15 teams in the nation.

Crusaders Welcome Back Oleck as Assistant Coach

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Jeff Oleck will be returning to the Crusader program as an assistant coach. Oleck, a standout in goal for Valpo from 2002 through 2005, will begin his duties this upcoming summer.

Crusaders Welcome Back Oleck as Assistant Coach

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Jeff Oleck will be returning to the Crusader program as an assistant coach. Oleck, a standout in goal for Valpo from 2002 through 2005, will begin his duties this upcoming summer.

Crusaders Add Transfer Student to 2009 Roster

Valparaiso University soccer coach Mike Avery announced today that Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./College of Lake County/Marquette) has signed a National Letter of Intent to finish his college soccer career as a Crusader. Antonijevic, a midfielder with high level college, club, and international experience, will officially join the Valparaiso side in the fall with three years of eligibility remaining.

Crusaders Add Transfer Student to 2009 Roster

Valparaiso University soccer coach Mike Avery announced today that Stefan Antonijevic (Buffalo Grove, Ill./College of Lake County/Marquette) has signed a National Letter of Intent to finish his college soccer career as a Crusader. Antonijevic, a midfielder with high level college, club, and international experience, will officially join the Valparaiso side in the fall with three years of eligibility remaining.

Pair of Transfers Join Crusaders for 2009

Two transfer student-athletes step into the spotlight for the Valparaiso University men's soccer team as head coach Mike Avery today announced the addition of Roby Del Giudice (Bolton, Ontario, Canada/Wallace State [Ala.] C.C.) and Wei Ming Wong (Hong Kong/Southern Methodist University) to the 2009 recruiting class. The central midfield pairing brings high level college and club experience to a Crusader squad seeking to replace six senior graduates from the 2008 team.

Pair of Transfers Join Crusaders for 2009

Two transfer student-athletes step into the spotlight for the Valparaiso University men's soccer team as head coach Mike Avery today announced the addition of Roby Del Giudice (Bolton, Ontario, Canada/Wallace State [Ala.] C.C.) and Wei Ming Wong (Hong Kong/Southern Methodist University) to the 2009 recruiting class. The central midfield pairing brings high level college and club experience to a Crusader squad seeking to replace six senior graduates from the 2008 team.

Valpo Men's Soccer to Hold Two VIP Camp Sessions

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced today the dates for the 2009 VIP soccer camp. The 2009 VIP, held on the campus of Valparaiso University, is a soccer camp for high school age players with serious aspirations to improve their soccer skills. Session I will be held from June 15-17, with Session II scheduled from July 17-19.

Valpo Men's Soccer to Hold Two VIP Camp Sessions

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mike Avery announced today the dates for the 2009 VIP soccer camp. The 2009 VIP, held on the campus of Valparaiso University, is a soccer camp for high school age players with serious aspirations to improve their soccer skills. Session I will be held from June 15-17, with Session II scheduled from July 17-19.

Crusader Men's Soccer Adds Four Newcomers for 2009 Campaign

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Jaymie Bullard, Connor Cappelletti, Sam Haines, and Jonathon Smith will all join the Crusader side for the 2009 season.

Crusader Men's Soccer Adds Four Newcomers for 2009 Campaign

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Jaymie Bullard, Connor Cappelletti, Sam Haines, and Jonathon Smith will all join the Crusader side for the 2009 season.

Crusader Soccer Squads Honored by NSCAA For Academic Success

Valparaiso University's men's and women's soccer teams have both been named a recipient of the NSCAA Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Lomeli, Lucas, Zobeck Earn Year-End League Honors

Senior forward Oscar Lomeli (Jalisco, Mexico/ [Bethel (Ind.)]) was named a Second Team All-Horizon League honoree for the second straight season, while junior midfielder Rodolfo Lucas (Mogi Mirim, Brazil/ [Coffeyville C.C.]) and freshman goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) were each honored as part of the league's All-Newcomer Team as the Horizon League announced its year-end awards on Thursday.

Crusaders Fall in First Round of Horizon League Championship

Loyola got on the scoreboard in the sixth minute Thursday in Horizon League Championship first round action in Chicago, Ill. and never trailed, defeating Valparaiso, 4-1, ending the Crusaders' season.

Valpo Begins Horizon League Championship at Loyola

Valparaiso begins Horizon League Championship play Thursday evening in Chicago, Ill. as the Crusaders take on the Ramblers of Loyola at Loyola Soccer Park for the second time this season.

Crusaders to Face Loyola in First Round of Horizon League Championship

Valparaiso has earned the eighth seed in the 2008 Horizon League Men's Soccer Championship presented by U.S. Army and will travel to Chicago to take on fifth-seeded Loyola in first-round action on Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Crusaders Take 3-0 Win on Senior Day

On Senior Day at Brown Field Sunday, all six Valparaiso seniors took to the pitch as part of the starting 11, and it was senior Paul Leitelt (Munster, Ind./Munster) who scored the eventual match-winning goal in the 55th minute as the Crusaders earned a 3-0 victory in Horizon League play over Detroit to close the regular season.

Crusaders Fall to #13 UIC, 2-1

Senior Paul Leitelt (Munster, Ind./Munster) gave Valparaiso a lead on #13 UIC in Horizon League action at Brown Field Friday afternoon in the 14th minute, but the Flames tallied the equalizer less than six minutes later and scored the eventual match-winner midway through the second half to earn a 2-1 victory over the Crusaders.

Crusaders Close Out Regular Season With Two Contests at Brown Field

Valparaiso returns home this weekend for the final two matches of the regular season, hosting #13 UIC on Friday afternoon before closing out the regular season against Detroit on Sunday afternoon. Both games will be played on Brown Field, Valparaiso's football stadium which was resurfaced with ProGrass during the summer of 2008.

Crusaders Battle to Scoreless Draw With 24th-Ranked Spartans

For the second consecutive year, Valparaiso earned a hard-fought tie with a top-25 Michigan State squad, as the Crusaders and #24 Spartans played 110 minutes of scoreless soccer Sunday afternoon in East Lansing, Mich.

Crusaders Fall to the Phoenix, 1-0

A goal in the 11th minute by Green Bay's David Znaty proved to be the deciding tally Thursday night, as Valparaiso dropped a 1-0 decision to the Phoenix in Green Bay, Wis. in Horizon League action.

Crusader Men's Soccer Hits Road for Final Regular Season Trip

After snapping a four-game losing streak with a win over IPFW on Sunday, the Crusaders will look to gain momentum as they enter their final road trip of the regular season, traveling to Green Bay for a key Horizon League meeting Thursday night before facing off at Michigan State on Sunday.

Crusaders Return to Win Column With Defeat of IPFW

Goals in the first and 90^th minute book-ended the match for Valparaiso, which got the eventual match-winner from Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) less than two minutes into the second half as the Crusaders defeated IPFW, 3-1, Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Sunday's Valpo Soccer Doubleheader 'Firefighter Appreciate Day'

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s soccer programs will be holding “Firefighter Appreciation Day” on Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field.  The doubleheader features the Crusader women hosting Cleveland State at noon for Senior Day followed by the Valpo men entertaining IPFW at 2:30 p.m.

Crusaders Return to Eastgate For Non-Conference Match vs. IPFW

Valparaiso steps out of Horizon League play this weekend for the first time in almost a month, taking on IPFW at Eastgate Field on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

Crusaders Fall in One-Goal Game at Cleveland State

Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) and Oscar Lomeli (Jalisco, Mexico/ [Bethel (Ind.)]) both tallied goals for Valparaiso Saturday evening in Cleveland, Ohio, but it was not enough for the victory, as Cleveland State defeated the Crusaders, 3-2.

Crusaders Look To Get Back In Win Column at Cleveland State

Valparaiso will look to snap a three-match losing streak as the Crusaders continue Horizon League play at Cleveland State on Saturday evening.

Crusaders Drop 2-0 Decision at Loyola

Valparaiso and Loyola played a scoreless first half Sunday night in Chicago, Ill., but the Ramblers pulled ahead with a goal in the 57^th minute and eventually went on to a 2-0 victory.

Crusaders Fall in Overtime Decision at Butler

Oscar Lomeli (Jalisco, Mexico/ [Bethel (Ind.)]) broke a scoreless tie with his team-best fourth goal of the year in the 82^nd minute Wednesday in Indianapolis, Ind., but Butler responded less than three minutes later to send the game into overtime, where the Bulldogs notched the match-winner in the 97^th minute to earn a 2-1 victory in Horizon League play.

Crusader Men Continue League Slate on the Road

Valparaiso continues Horizon League play this week with a pair of league tilts, traveling to take on in-state foe Butler on Friday at 12:30 p.m. CDT before facing Loyola in Chicago on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Crusaders Fall Sunday to Wright State

Valparaiso’s Rodolfo Lucas (Mogi Mirim, Brazil/ [Coffeyville C.C.]) knotted up Sunday’s match with Wright State at one with a goal in the 79^th minute, but the Raiders got the eventual match-winner in the 85^th minute to earn a 2-1 win in Horizon League play at Eastgate Field.

Crusaders and Panthers Scrap to 2-2 Draw

In a physical contest that featured 39 fouls and ten cards issued, Valparaiso jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but Milwaukee scored with under a minute to play to force a 2-2 (2ot) draw in the Horizon League opener for both teams Friday at Eastgate Field.

Crusader Men Kick Off Horizon League Play With Pair at Eastgate

The Valparaiso men's soccer team carries a two-match unbeaten streak into the start of Horizon League play, as the Crusaders close out a three-match homestand by hosting Milwaukee on Friday afternoon and Wright State on Sunday afternoon.

Crusaders Roll Broncos, 3-0

Junior forward Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) found the back of the net for the eventual match-winning goal in the 40^th minute, one of his two goals on the day, as Valparaiso never trailed in a 3-0 victory over Western Michigan Sunday at Eastgate Field.

Crusaders Score Late; Earn Draw With Missouri State

A second-half onslaught by the Valparaiso men’s soccer team paid off in the 88^th minute, as Paul Leitelt (Munster, Ind./Munster) found the back of the net to pull the Crusaders even at 1-1 and eventually earn the tie Friday night at Missouri State, which entered the match coming off a tie with #2 Akron last weekend.

Crusaders Close Out Pre-League Slate This Weekend

Coming off of a split last weekend at the ProRehab Aces Soccer Classic, including its first win over a top-25 team in six years, Valparaiso closes out the pre-league slate, traveling to Missouri State Friday night before returning home to kick off a three-match homestand at Eastgate Field Sunday versus Western Michigan.

Crusaders Drop Tournament Finale in Evansville

Evansville scored in the 14^th minute Sunday and never relinquished the lead, defeating Valparaiso 3-1 in the finale of the ProRehab Aces Soccer Classic in Evansville, Ind.  The Crusaders finished the tournament in second place and were represented on the All-Tournament Team by Paul Leitelt (Munster, Ind./Munster), Tyler Sellers (Hutchinson, Kan./Buhler) and Andrew Stewart (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson).

Crusader Men's Soccer Sunday Match Moved Up One Hour

Valparaiso’s men’s soccer match Sunday afternoon at Evansville to close out the ProRehab Aces Soccer Classic has been moved up one hour to 12:30 p.m. CDT due to the threat of inclement weather.

Crusaders Down #25 Bradley in Neutral-Site Showdown

Valparaiso earned its first win over a top-25 foe in six seasons on Friday afternoon, downing Soccer Times #25 and 2007 Elite Eight participant Bradley 1-0 on a hot, muggy evening in the opener of the ProRehab Aces Soccer Classic in Evansville, Ind.

Crusaders Head to Evansville to Take On Braves, Purple Aces

The Valparaiso men's soccer team has a challenging slate ahead of it this weekend, as the Crusaders head down to Evansville, Ind. to take part in the ProRehab Aces Soccer Classic.  Both Bradley (2-1-1) and Evansville (4-0-0) enter the program regionally ranked and receiving votes in the NSCAA National Top 25 poll.

Crusaders Drop One-Goal Decision to Western Illinois

Tyler Sellers (Hutchinson, Kan./Buhler) registered his first career goal in the 22^nd minute Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field, but Western Illinois tied up the match just 16 seconds before halftime and went on to earn a 2-1 win over Valparaiso.

Crusaders Fall In Road Contest at IUPUI

Oscar Lomeli’s (Jalisco, Mexico/ [Bethel (Ind.)] early goal helped give Valparaiso a 1-0 lead at the half Friday in Indianapolis, Ind., but IUPUI scored three times in the second half to take a 3-1 decision over the Crusaders.

Crusader Men Look to Extend Season-Opening Win Streak

2-0 for just the fourth time in program history, Valparaiso will look to extend its season-opening winning streak this weekend, as the Crusaders travel to IUPUI on Friday before returning to Eastgate Field to take on Western Illinois on Sunday.  Valpo will host Crusader Student Appreciation Day at Eastgate on Sunday, with all Valparaiso University students invited out to enjoy free food, t-shirts and fun while watching the Crusaders take on the Leathernecks.

Shutout Win Over DePaul Improves Crusaders to 2-0

Jon Obial (Cincinnati, Ohio/Turpin) found the back of the net for the first time in his career early in the second half, and Kyle Zobeck (Coralville, Iowa/Iowa City West) made five saves to earn his first career shutout as Valparaiso went into Chicago on Sunday and defeated DePaul, 1-0.

Crusaders Score Twice in Second Half to Down Panthers

Senior captains Oscar Lomeli (Jalisco, Mexico/ (Bethel [Ind.]) and Paul Leitelt (Munster, Ind./Munster) led by example Friday afternoon at Eastgate Field, as both netted second-half goals to lead Valparaiso to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Eastern Illinois in the season opener.

Crusader Men Kick Off Season This Weekend

The Crusader men's soccer team opens up the 2008 season at Eastgate Field on Friday, hosting Eastern Illinois at 4 p.m. on Poster Giveaway Day.

Crusader Men's Soccer Ready for 2008 Campaign

Last season marked the beginning of a new era for the Valparaiso University men’s soccer program.  A new coach in Mike Avery, a new league in the Horizon League and even new uniforms awaited the Crusaders.  This year, Valpo has a year under its belts, both under the new coaching staff and in the new league, and will look to use experience gained last year to make an impact this season.

Crusaders Tie Red Flash in Exhibition Finale

Valparaiso went on the road Wednesday to close out its exhibition season, tying Saint Francis (Pa.) 1-1 in Loretto, Pa.

Crusader Men Tabbed Sixth in Horizon League Poll

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been picked to finish sixth in the Horizon League by the league’s head coaches, as announced by the League office today.

Crusaders Earn 1-0 Victory in Exhibition Opener

Playing with just three days of preseason training under its belt, the Valparaiso men’s soccer team opened exhibition play Saturday at Eastgate Field with a solid 1-0 victory over Indianapolis on a goal in the 98^th minute by Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central).

Crusaders Release 2008 Men's Soccer Schedule

Four games against 2007 College Cup participants, including two against teams that reached the Elite Eight, highlight the 2008 Valparaiso men’s soccer schedule, as released today by Crusader head coach Mike Avery.

Crusader Men's Soccer Adds Another 2008 Signee

Valparaiso men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that Jose Renato Pecego, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has signed a National Letter of Intent and will suit up for the Crusaders beginning in 2008.  Pecego is the tenth member of Valpo’s incoming 2008 class, which is now comprised of seven freshmen and three juniors.

Men's Soccer Team Adds Two More Newcomers

Valparaiso men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today the addition of two recruits that will join the Crusaders for the 2008 soccer season.  Israel Bisoni (Senador Amaral, Brazil) and Rodolfo Lucas (Mogi Mirim, Brazil) each spent the last two seasons as teammates at Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas, and will transfer to the Crusaders as juniors with two years of eligibility remaining.  The duo joins the seven previously announced newcomers to the 2008 Crusader squad.

Seven Players to Join Crusader Soccer Team in 2008

Valparaiso head men’s soccer coach Mike Avery announced today that seven players will join the Crusader program for the 2008 season.

Valpo Men's Soccer to Hold Two VIP Camp Sessions

Valparaiso University head men’s soccer coach Mike Avery announced today the dates for the 2008 Valparaiso Identification Program (VIP) soccer camp.  The 2008 VIP, held on the campus of Valparaiso University, is a soccer camp for high school age players with serious aspirations to play college soccer.  Session I will be held from June 16-18, with Session II scheduled from July 21-23.

2007 Valpo Men's Soccer Year in Review

With 22 newcomers on the 32-man roster for first-year head coach Mike Avery, the Valparaiso University men's soccer team started a turnaround in the program, enjoying one of the finest defensive seasons in school history.

Schwarz, Shively Earn Academic All-League Honors

Sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) and sophomore forward Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) have been named to the 11-player Academic All-Horizon League Men's Soccer Team, as voted upon by the league's faculty athletic representatives and sports information directors.

Valpo Honored by NSCAA for Men's and Women's Academic Award

 Valparaiso University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams have both been named a recipient of the NCSAA/adidas Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Crusaders' Season Ends at Wright State

Valparaiso found itself down two goals early, and while the Crusaders cut the deficit to one goal early in the second half, they could not complete the comeback, as Wright State defeated Valpo 2-1 Friday evening in Dayton, Ohio in the first round of the Horizon League Championship.

Crusaders Hit Road for Debut in Horizon League Championship

Valparaiso kicks off its first-ever Horizon League Championship this weekend, traveling to Wright State to take on the Raiders Friday evening at 6 p.m. CST.  With a win, the Crusaders would advance to the quarterfinals and a matchup at UIC, which would take place Sunday night at 7 p.m.

Schwarz Named Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year; Lomeli Earns Second Team, All-Newcomer Honors

Valparaiso sophomore Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) was named the 2007 Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year, while junior Oscar Lomeli (Jalisco, Mexico/ [Bethel]) joined Schwarz on the All-League Second Team and earned All-Newcomer Team honors as the league office announced the postseason awards today.

Valpo to Play at Wright State in First Round of Horizon League Championship

Valparaiso has earned the seventh seed for the 2007 Horizon League Men’s Soccer Championship, presented by the U.S. Army, and will travel to Dayton, Ohio to take on sixth-seeded Wright State in a first-round matchup Friday evening at 6 p.m. CST.

Crusaders Close Out Regular Season With Victory

Oscar Lomeli (Jalisco, Mexico/ [Bethel (Ind.)]) scored his second goal of the season early in the second half, while Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) made two stops for his second shutout of the season as Valparaiso sent seniors Sean McGinnis (Chicago, Ill./Barrington) and Tyler Pagano (Mundelein, Ill./Mundelein [UMass]) out winners one last time at Eastgate Field, downing Cleveland State 1-0.

Crusaders Drop Double-Overtime Decision at UIC

Valparaiso played scoreless soccer with UIC Wednesday night in Chicago, Ill. into a second overtime session, but the Flames pushed the match’s only tally across the goal line with under four minutes to play to win, 1-0.

Crusaders Close Out Regular Season with Two League Games

The Valparaiso men's soccer team closes out its first regular season as a member of the Horizon League with two league matchups this week.  The Crusaders will travel to UIC on Wednesday before hosting Cleveland State two days later.  Valpo seniors Sean McGinnis and Tyler Pagano will be honored at halftime of their final match at Eastgate Field on Friday.

Crusaders Drop Heartbreaker at Wright State

Neither Valparaiso nor Wright State could dent the scoreboard for the first 109 minutes of action Sunday afternoon in Dayton, Ohio, but the Raiders found the back of the net with just 22 seconds remaining in the second overtime period to win the game, 1-0.  The Crusaders were forced to play the final 50 minutes of the game a man down.

Crusaders Kick Off Second HL Swing at Wright State

Valparaiso kicks off its final stretch of Horizon League play on Sunday, traveling to Wright State to take on the Raiders for Valpo's first League match in 25 days.  The Crusaders are coming off of a 1-1 draw with #19/17 Michigan State last Sunday.

Crusaders Fight Back to Tie #19/17 Michigan State

Valparaiso returned to Eastgate Field for the first time in nearly a month Sunday afternoon and gave the crowd of 488 fans an exciting match, coming back from an early deficit to force a 1-1 (2ot) draw with #19/17 Michigan State.

Crusaders Return to the Pitch With Showdown Against Nationally-Ranked Spartans

Valparaiso returns to the pitch after a 12-day layoff with a stern test, as the Crusaders host #19/17 Michigan State at Eastgate Field Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Crusaders Drop Non-Conference Matchup

Valparaiso came back from a one-goal halftime deficit to knot up the match midway through the second half, but Western Michigan eventually came out on top, 2-1, Tuesday afternoon in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Valpo Falls at Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois scored three times in the first half on its way to a 4-0 victory over Valparaiso Sunday afternoon in Charleston, Ill.

Valpo Triumphs at Detroit, 1-0

Valparaiso earned its first victory in Horizon League play Wednesday afternoon at Detroit, defeating the Titans, 1-0.  The win gives the Crusaders five points in League action through five matches.

Men's Soccer to Close Out First Stretch of Horizon League Play

Valparaiso concludes its first stretch of play against Horizon League opponents with a game at Detroit Wednesday and follows with a non-conference tilt at Eastern Illinois on Sunday.

Crusaders Earn Point on Road Against Milwaukee

Valparaiso earned its second tie of the Horizon League slate Friday evening at Milwaukee, coming from behind to force a 1-1 (2ot) draw against the Panthers.

Crusaders Surrender Late Goal in 1-0 Loss to Green Bay

The Valparaiso defense held Green Bay at bay for over 80 minutes Wednesday afternoon at Eastgate Field in Horizon League action, but the Phoenix pushed across a goal in the 81^st minute and held on to defeat the Crusaders, 1-0.

Horizon League Play Continues for Crusader Men's Soccer

The Valparaiso men's soccer team continues Horizon League play this week, taking on the League's two representatives from Wisconsin.  The Crusaders will host Green Bay at Eastgate Field on Wednesday afternoon before traveling to Milwaukee for a Saturday evening matchup.

Crusaders Fall in Horizon League Home Opener

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team hosted its first-ever home Horizon League contest at Eastgate Field on Sunday afternoon, but could not earn the victory, as rival Butler came in and defeated the Crusaders, 4-1.

Crusaders Down Leathernecks

Valparaiso closed out a four-match road trip Friday afternoon in Macomb, Ill. with a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Western Illinois, thanks to Steve Shively’s (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) fifth career match-winning goal.

Crusaders Conclude Road Trip, Start Home League Play

Valparaiso ends its four-game road trip on Friday afternoon at Western Illinois before returning home for the start of a brief two-game homestand on Sunday afternoon against Butler.

Crusaders Tie Loyola in Horizon League Opener

Crusaders Drop 1-0 Decision at DePaul

Crusader Men's Soccer Set to Kick Off Horizon League Play

The Valparaiso men's soccer team continues the middle portion of a four-match road trip this weekend.  The Crusaders will take on DePaul Friday afternoon before making history Sunday afternoon, taking on Loyola at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill.  The meeting with the Ramblers constitutes the first-ever Horizon League contest in any sport by a Valpo team.

Evansville Defeats Valpo, 4-0

Valparaiso played Evansville to a scoreless tie in the first half of action Sunday in Evansville, Ind., but the Purple Aces exploded for four second-half goals to down the Crusaders, 4-0.

Valpo Shuts Out IPFW 3-0 to Earn Season's First Victory

Three goals in the first 37 minutes of the match proved to be all the offense Valparaiso would need on Friday evening at Eastgate Field as the Crusaders defeated IPFW 3-0 to pick up their first victory of the 2007 season.

Men's Soccer to Host IPFW, Travel to Evansville

The Valparaiso men's soccer team continues pre-conference play this weekend, opening up the home season at Eastgate Field against IPFW on Friday before travelling to Evansville on Sunday.

Valpo Drops Tight Battle At #4/3 Duke

Valparaiso’s men’s soccer team went toe-to-toe with one of the nation’s best teams Sunday evening in Durham, N.C., playing scoreless soccer with #4/3 Duke into the second half.  But the Blue Devils pushed a goal across in the 69^th minute and eventually went on to down the Crusaders by a 2-0 decision.

Crusaders Fall 2-1 to N.C. State in Season Opener

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team went into the half tied 1-1 with ACC foe North Carolina State Friday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C., but eventually fell, 2-1, to the Wolfpack in the first match of the Wolfpack Classic.

Crusader Men's Soccer Squad Set to Kick Off Season

The Valparaiso men's soccer team kicks off a new era this weekend, as it will take the pitch for the first time in the regular season under new head coach Mike Avery.  The Crusaders' first two matches will be challenges, as they travel to North Carolina to take on ACC opponents North Carolina State and #4/3 Duke at the Wolfpack Classic.

Crusader Exhibition at Goshen Cancelled

Due to a violation of team policies over the weekend, Valparaiso men’s soccer coach Mike Avery has decided to cancel tonight’s exhibition match at Goshen.  The match will not be made up.

Crusaders Fall to Western Kentucky in Exhibition Action

The Valparaiso men’s soccer team came out on the wrong end of a hard-fought 1-0 decision Saturday afternoon against Western Kentucky.  The game, the second of three exhibition matchups for the Crusaders, was played at nearby Portage H.S.

Crusader Exhibition Moved to Portage H.S.

New-Look Crusaders Ready for 2007 Campaign

A new league.  A new coaching staff.  Twenty-two newcomers on the 32-man roster.  Even new-look uniforms.  The 2007 Valparaiso men’s soccer squad is hoping that all of these new parts come together to start a new tradition: one of winning in the Horizon League.

Crusader Men Tabbed Ninth in Horizon League Poll

The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has been picked to finish ninth in its inaugural season of Horizon League play, as announced by the League office today.  

Crusaders Tie Indianapolis in Exhibition Opener

Valpo-Indianapolis Exhibition Moved to 6:30 CDT

Valparaiso's first exhibition match on Friday evening at Indianapolis has been moved to 6:30 p.m. CDT (7:30 p.m. EDT).  The contest is the first of three exhibition contests the Crusaders are slated to play this season.

King Named Crusader Assistant Coach

Valparaiso men’s soccer coach Mike Avery announced today that Rick King has been hired as an assistant coach for the Crusader program.  King comes to Valpo after spending the 2006 season as a volunteer assistant at Notre Dame, where he helped guide the Fighting Irish to the Elite 8 of the NCAA College Cup.

18 Newcomers to Join Crusader Program

Valparaiso men's soccer head coach Mike Avery announced today that two transfers and 16 incoming freshmen will join the Crusader program for the 2007 season.

Crusaders Announce 2007 Schedule

A game September 16 against Loyola (Chicago) at Toyota Park in Chicago highlights the 2007 Valpo men's soccer schedule, released today by head coach Mike Avery.

Crusader Soccer Team to Hold VIP Camp

Valparaiso's men's soccer team will hold a residential camp for high school players to prepare them for a career on the collegiate level from June 17-20.

Mike Avery Tabbed Valpo's New Men's Soccer Coach

Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Mike Avery has been named the third head coach in the 24 years of the Crusader men's soccer program.

Valpo One of 11 Schools Honored by NSCAA for Men's and Women's Academic Award

Valparaiso University was one of just 11 schools in all of NCAA Division I to be the recipient of the Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

2006 Valpo Men's Soccer Season in Review

The 2006 Valparaiso men's soccer team concluded its final season of action in the Mid-Continent Conference with seven victories, the most by a Crusader team in nearly a decade.

Mrak Released as Valpo's Men's Soccer Coach

Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that after a review of the men's soccer program, the decision has been made not to retain Mis' Mrak as the Crusaders' head coach.

Catrow Named to All Mid-Con First Team; Wagner Earns All-Newcomer Accolades

D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central [Ohio State]) was named to the Mid-Continent Conference First Team, the league announced today, while Joel Wagner (Algonquin, Ill./Dundee Crown) was honored as a member of the league's All-Newcomer Team.

Crusaders Fall to Western Illinois in Season Finale

Valparaiso's bid to earn a repeat trip to the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament was thwarted Friday, as the Crusaders dropped a 5-1 decision at Western Illinois.

Eastern Illinois Downs Valpo

Valparaiso closed out its 2006 home slate Wednesday afternoon at Eastgate Field, falling 1-0 to the visitors from Eastern Illinois.

Crusaders Celebrate Senior Day Wednesday; Close Out Regular Season Friday

The Valparaiso men's soccer team closes out the regular season this week with a pair of matches. Wednesday's home finale against Eastern Illinois will be Senior Day, as eight Crusader seniors will be honored at halftime. Valpo then heads to Western Illinois Friday, where a win will clinch a spot in the Mid-Con Championship for the second consecutive season.

Crusaders Drop Tight Decision at UMKC

Despite Jon Brighton's (Warner Robins, Ga./Houston County) fourth goal of the season, Valparaiso could not come away with a victory Saturday in Kansas City, Mo., losing a key Mid-Con battle to UMKC, 2-1.

Crusaders Fall at Michigan State on Wednesday

Valparaiso dropped a 2-0 decision to Michigan State on Wednesday evening in East Lansing, Mich.

Crusaders Hit the Road for Two Matches

The Valpo men's soccer team will look to separate themselves from the pack of teams fighting for berths in the Mid-Con Championship in a Saturday game at UMKC. Prior to that match, the Crusaders travel for a non-conference match at Michigan State on Wednesday.

Valpo Clipped by IUPUI 1-0

In a hard-fought Mid-Con battle at Eastgate Field Saturday afternoon, freshman Eric Weigman scored in the 64th minute to put IUPUI in front and the Jaguars survived several Crusader near misses to earn a 1-0 win.

Crusaders at Eastgate Saturday Against IUPUI

Valpo will take on IUPUI Saturday afternoon in the Crusaders' final Mid-Con home match of the season, trying for a school record tying sixth win of the season at home.

Shively Strikes Again in Valpo's 2-0 Win

Sean McGinnis (Barrington, Ill./Barrington) posted a shutout in his first start of the season and Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) tallied his fourth match-winner of the season as the Crusaders blanked IPFW 2-0 Sunday afternoon in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Crusaders Fall 4-2 at Northwestern

Valpo mounted a furious comeback from a 4-0 hole on a windy afternoon in Evanston, Ill. but came up short, dropping a 4-2 decision to Northwestern Wednesday.

Crusaders On the Road for a Pair of Non-Conference Matches

After playing five of their last six at home, the Crusaders, ranked ninth in the Midwest Region, are on the road this week against Northwestern and IPFW. The Brown and Gold are 1-2 on the road this season, but 6-4 overall, matching last season's win total, three shy of a program record.

Ryan Schwarz Honored by Mid-Con

Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic), Valpo's sterling freshman keeper, was named the Mid-Continent Conference's Defensive Player of the Week today after shutting out preseason conference favorite Oakland Saturday at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Back on Track After Win Over Oakland

Freshman Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) scored his third match-winning goal of the season and classmate Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) posted his fourth shutout of the year as Valpo knocked off preseason conference favorite Oakland for the second year in a row, 1-0 Saturday at Eastgate Field in Valparaiso, Ind.

Crusaders Take On Preseason Conference Favorite Oakland Saturday at Eastgate

Coming off a tough road loss at Centenary last weekend, the Crusaders have a shot at revenge Saturday at Eastgate Field when they host Oakland at 12:00 p.m. The Golden Grizzlies ended Valpo's 2005 season with a 4-2 win in the semifinals of the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament.

Valpo Drops First Mid-Con Match of the Season

Centenary scored twice within just over two minutes late in the second half on Saturday afternoon as the Gents handed Valparaiso its first Mid-Continent Conference loss of the season 4-2 in Shreveport, La.

Valpo to the Road Saturday for Mid-Con Matchup With Centenary

The Crusaders are on the road for the first time in three weeks, traveling to Shreveport, La. to take on the Centenary Gents Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in their second Mid-Con match of the season. No Valpo men's soccer team has started conference play 2-0 since 1997, something the Brown and Gold can do with a win.

Jeremy Stacy Named Mid-Con Offensive Player of the Week

For the first time in his four-year career, midfielder Jeremy Stacy (Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Central) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference's Offensive Player of the Week.

Crusaders Clipped by Cleveland State

Despite an 18-3 shot advantage in the second half and Viking red card in the 85th minute, the Crusaders could not overcome a halftime deficit and lost 2-1 to Cleveland State Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Opens Mid-Con Play With Big Win

After 82 minutes of scoreless soccer, Jon Brighton (Warner Robins, Ga./Houston County) got the Crusaders on the board and an insurance goal two minutes later secured the win as Valpo defeated Oral Roberts for the first time since 1998, 2-0 at Eastgate Field Friday night.

Crusaders Square Off With Mid-Con, Horizon League This Weekend

Ranked #7 in the Midwest Region by the NSCAA, the Crusaders open their final season in the Mid-Continent Conference Friday night against rival Oral Roberts at 4:30 p.m. Then on Sunday, Valpo gets a glimpse at the future taking on the Horizon League's Cleveland State at 1:00 p.m. Both matches will be played at Eastgate Field and both will be broadcast live on 95.1 FM and online at www.valpo.edu/athletics.

Buffalo Races Past Valpo Sunday at Eastgate

The Buffalo Bulls scored the first four goals of the match and got a hat trick from Andrae Clarke en route to a 5-1 win over the Crusaders Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field in Valparaiso, Ind.

Valpo to 4-1 After Shutout Win Friday Night

J.J. Eschenburg (Edgewood, N.M./Moriarty) had a goal and an assist and Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) made seven saves for his second shutout of the season as the Crusaders improved to 4-1 with a 2-0 win over Western Michigan Friday night at Eastgate Field.

Catrow Named to Soccer Times National Weekly Honor Roll

The honors keep rolling in for the Crusader men's soccer team, ranked sixth in the NSCAA Midwest Region, as today senior forward D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central) has been named to the Soccer Times National Weekly Honor Roll for his play at the Copa de Causeway Tournament in California.

Valpo Soccer Opens Four-Match Homestand With Western Michigan and Buffalo

Off to the best start in program history, the 3-1 Crusaders begin a four-match homestand Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Western Michigan before taking on Buffalo at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Both matches will be carried live on 95.1 FM and online at www.valpo.edu/athletics.

Valpo Ranked Sixth in NSCAA Regional Poll

For the first time in the program's 24-year history, the Crusader men's soccer team has earned a regional ranking from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), checking in sixth in this week's Midwest Regional Poll.

D.J. Catrow Named Mid-Con Player of the Week

D.J. Catrow's (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central) four-goal performance at the Copa de Causeway Tournament in California has netted the senior the Mid-Con's Offensive Player of the Week Award, the league announced today.

D.J. Catrow Scores Twice but Valpo Falls in California

For the second straight match D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central) scored two goals, but Monday night it was not enough as Valpo lost for the first time all season, falling 3-2 at Sacramento State in the final match of the Copa de Causeway Tournament.

Record Start Continues for Crusaders in California

D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central) scored twice in the first 17 minutes and the Brown and Gold withstood a relentless UC-Davis attack in the second half for a 3-2 win Saturday night at the Copa de Causeway Tournament in Davis, Calif., moving to 3-0 on the season for the first time since 1987.

National Awards Piling Up for Valpo's Paul Leitelt

Paul Leitlet's (Munster, Ind./Munster) four-goal, two-assist weekend has netted the midfielder a couple more awards, as he has today been named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and Soccer Times National Player of the Week.

Brown and Gold Look to Carry Hot Start Into California

At 2-0 for the first time since 1987, the Crusaders head west for the Copa de Causeway Tournament against UC-Davis and Sacramento State. Valpo will be in action Saturday night in Davis, Calif. and Monday afternoon in Sacramento.

Paul Leitelt's Big Weekend Nets a Pair of Honors

After one of the most impressive weekends in school history, Paul Leitelt (Munster, Ind./Munster) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference's Offensive Player of the Week and was placed on the College Soccer News National Team of the Week.

Paul Leitlet's Hat Trick Highlights Wild Crusader Win

Paul Leitlet (Munster, Ind./Munster) recorded the first Valpo hat trick in 11 seasons and Steve Shively (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) capped a furious Crusader rally with a double-overtime winner as Valpo improved to 2-0 on the season by upending Evansville 5-4 (2ot) at Eastgate Field Sunday afternoon.

Crusaders Win Season Opener in Style

Freshman Steve Shively's (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) first career goal was a match-winner, giving the Crusaders a season-opening win for just the second time in the last 16 years, and leading Valpo to a 2-0 win over DePaul Friday night at Eastgate Field.

Crusaders Kick-Off 2006 Season Friday Night Against DePaul

The Crusader men's soccer team begins a season-long quest back to the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament Friday night at 5:00 at Eastgate Field against DePaul before welcoming Evansville to Valparaiso Sunday afternoon at 12:30 p.m.

#24 UW-Milwaukee Downs Valpo 1-0 in Exhibition Finale

After nearly 70 minutes of scoreless soccer, the 24th-ranked UW-Milwaukee Panthers found the back of the net and held on late to top Valpo 1-0 Sunday at Eastgate Field in the Crusaders final exhibition tune-up of the 2006 season.

Valpo Falls 2-0 in Exhibition Opener

The Crusader men's soccer team opened the 2006 season Friday night in Cincinnati, Ohio, falling 2-0 to Xavier (Ohio) in an exhibition match.

Crusader Men's Soccer Poised for Breakthrough 2006

After back-to-back seasons watching the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament from the outside, the seven 2006 seniors guided the Crusader men's soccer team to a 3-2-1 league mark in 2005 and a first trip to the conference's premier event since 2002. With their top five scorers back, the Brown and Gold have all the pieces in place to build on that success in 2006.

Crusaders Picked Sixth in Preseason Men's Soccer Poll

The 2006 Valparaiso University men's soccer team has been picked to finish sixth in the Mid-Continent Conference in a poll of the league's seven head coaches.

2006 Schedule Announced

Coming off only their second trip to the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament since 1998, Head Coach Mis' Mrak today announced the 2006 men's soccer schedule, a lineup that includes 10 home matches at Eastgate Field.

Jones Named Assistant Coach

Valparaiso University Head Men's Soccer Coach Mis' Mrak today announced Richard Jones has been named Assistant Men's Soccer Coach.

Valpo Signs Four for 2006

Head Coach Mis' Mrak today announced the signing of four incoming freshmen to National Letters of Intent for the 2006 men's soccer season. Eric Jonas (Troy, Mich./Troy), Steve Shivley (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central), Ryan Schwarz (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) and Joel Wagner (Algonquin, Ill./Dundee Crown) will all join the Crusaders this fall as they look to build on last season's fourth-place finish in the Mid-Con.

2006 Summer Soccer Camp Set for June 19-22

The Valparaiso men's soccer team will host its 2006 boy's soccer camp June 19-22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Men's and Women's Soccer Earns NSCAA Team Academic Awards for Third Straight Season

Valparaiso University is one of 48 intercollegiate soccer programs of all divisions to have both its men's and women's soccer teams recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) for posting a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the 2004-2005 academic year.

Catrow and Brighton Named to All-Tournament Team

Juniors D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Central Catholic) and Jon Brighton (Warner Robins, Ga./Houston County) have been named to the Mid-Continent Conference All-Tournament for their performances over the weekend in Kansas City, Mo.

Crusaders Season Ends With 4-2 Loss to Oakland

The top-seeded Oakland Golden Grizzlies scored three unanswered goals to avenge an earlier loss and send the Valparaiso University men's soccer team home with a 4-2 loss in the semi-finals of the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament in Kansas City, Mo.

Three Crusaders Earn All-Conference Honors

Three members of the Valparaiso University men's soccer team were selected to the 2005 Mid-Con All-Conference Second Team, the league announced today.

Valpo Poised for Run in Conference Tournament

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team enters the 2005 Mid-Continent Conference Tournament this weekend in Kansas City, Mo. as the number four seed and will take on regular season champion Oakland Friday in the semifinals at 11:00 a.m.

Valpo Falls 2-0 to Michigan State on Senior Day

The Michigan State Spartans spoiled the final home match for four Valparaiso University seniors, picking up a 2-0 win Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Oleck Receives Mid-Con Honor

Senior goalkeeper Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Crusaders clinch a berth in the Mid-Con Tournament with a 1-0 shutout of IUPUI.

Catrow's Heroics Salvage 2-2 Tie with Xavier

Playing a man down for most of the match, D.J. Catrow's (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central) two second half goals erased a 2-0 deficit and gave the Crusaders a 2-2 (2ot) tie against Xavier Sunday at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Posts Another Shutout Win

Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral) notched his fifth shutout of the season and Chris Goss (Battle Creek, Mich./Lakeview) scored late in the first half to give the Crusaders a crucial 1-0 win at IUPUI Friday night.

Valpo's Stewart Earns Mid-Con Honors

Freshman defender Andrew Stewart (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced today.

Offensive Outburst Propels Valpo to Victory

Valparaiso, led by two goals off the foot of J.J. Eschenburg (Edgewood, N.M./Moriarty H.S.), put together their best offensive performance in more than seven seasons, defeating Cleveland State 5-2 Sunday afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio.

Oleck Sets Shutout Record in 0-0 Draw

Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral) broke Valpo's all-time shutout record with the 13th of his career, and fourth of the season, as the Crusaders played the Western Illinois Leathernecks to a 0-0 double-overtime tie Friday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Unable to Slow Golden Eagles

Despite a late rally that netted three goals, Valparaiso fell to Oral Roberts Saturday night 5-3 in Tulsa, Okla.

Titans End Valpo Win Streak at Three

Detroit's Vahid Assadpour scored his second goal of the match in the 101st minute to give the Titans a 2-1 double-overtime win over Valpo Wednesday at Eastgate Field, snapping the Crusaders' three-match winning streak.

Oleck Receives Mid-Con Accolades

Goalkeeper Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week after tying Valpo's career shutouts record against Oakland.

Crusaders Win Third Straight, 1-0 Over Oakland

Nate Hyde (South Bend, Ind./Clay) scored an unassisted goal in the 55th minute to give Valpo their third straight win, 1-0 over Oakland Saturday in Rochester, Mich.

Valpo Tops Centenary 1-0 Saturday

Clifton Brown's (Chillicothe, Ohio/Unioto) first collegiate goal was all the offense the Crusaders would need to defeat Centenary 1-0 Saturday at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Blasts IPFW 4-0

Freshman Paul Leitelt (Munster, Ind./Munster) scored a pair of goals as Valpo put an emphatic end to a three-match scoreless streak, routing IPFW 4-0 Sunday at Eastgate Field.

UMKC Blanks Crusaders

UMKC scraped out a second half goal and made it stand up in a 1-0 win over Valparaiso Saturday, the Mid-Continent Conference opener for both clubs.

Men's Soccer Team Announces Season-Long Food Drive

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team will be collecting non-perishable food items at all home matches this year as part of a season-long drive in support of local food banks.

Crusaders Fall at Western Michigan

Valparaiso took 17 shots Sunday afternoon, but couldn't find the back of the net with any of them, as the Crusaders came out on the short end of a 1-0 decision to Western Michigan at Kalamazoo, Mich.

Crusaders Fall Friday on the Road at Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois scored quick and added a late insurance goal on Friday afternoon as the Panthers defeated Valparaiso 2-0 in Charleston, Ill.

Valpo Loses 3-2 on Late NIU Goal

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team mounted a furious second half comeback to erase a 2-0 deficit, but lost 3-2 to Northern Illinois Sunday at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Falls Just Short at Butler

Valparaiso's second half comeback attempt fell just short on Friday afternoon as the Crusaders dropped a 2-1 decision to Butler in Indianapolis, Ind.

Valpo Scores Shutout Victory over Canisius

Sean McGinnis (Barrington, Ill./Barrington H.S.) notched his first career shutout and Valparaiso scored twice in the second half as the Crusaders defeated Canisius 2-0 on Sunday morning at the Bulls Classic in Buffalo, N.Y.

Crusaders Downed by Buffalo

D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central H.S.) scored midway through the first half to give Valpo the lead, but host Buffalo scored three consecutive second-half goals and held on to defeat the Crusaders 3-2 Friday night.

Crusaders Fall to Dayton in Exhibition Play

Valparaiso concluded its 2005 exhibition season on Saturday evening, dropping a 3-0 decision at Dayton.

Valpo Blanks St. Joe's to Open Exhibition Season

Valparaiso kicked off its 2005 exhibition season in victorious fashion on Sunday evening, as the Crusaders shutout Saint Joseph's (Ind.) 4-0 in Rensselaer, Ind.

Crusader Men Ready for 2005 Campaign

Optimism abounds around the Valparaiso University men's soccer program heading into the 2005 season.

Valpo Picked Sixth in Preseason Men's Soccer Poll

Valparaiso University's men's soccer team has been predicted to finish in sixth place in the Mid-Continent Conference this season in preseason balloting done by the league's head coaches.

WVUR to Broadcast 42 Live Soccer and Volleyball Matches this Fall

WVUR (95.1 FM-Valparaiso) has announced that the student-run radio station will broadcast 42 live soccer and volleyball matches this fall, including several road contests this upcoming season.

Valpo Men's Soccer Sets 2005 Schedule

Valparaiso University head soccer coach Mis' Mrak has announced his 2005 schedule which includes eight home matches at Eastgate Field while opening the season at the Bulls Classic in Buffalo, N.Y.

Valpo to Host Men's Soccer Camps This Summer

Valparaiso University will be hosting a boy's soccer camp June 20-24 for children ages 5-18. The camps will be divided up based on age groups.

Valpo Men Add Six for 2005 Season

Valparaiso University men's soccer coach Mis' Mrak has announced that he has signed five players to National Letters of Intent to join the Crusaders this fall. In addition, Mrak has added a transfer from the University of Massachusetts.

Valpo Men and Women Earn NSCAA/addidas Team Academic Awards

Valparaiso University is one of 53 intercollegiate soccer programs of all divisions to have both its men's and women's soccer teams recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for posting a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the 2003-2004 academic year.

Balfanz and Catrow Earn Second Team All Mid-Con Honors

Valparaiso University's Nate Balfanz (East Peoria, Ill./East Peoria H.S.) and D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central H.S.) were named to the All Mid-Continent Conference Second Team on Thursday evening.

Valpo Falls 4-0 in Season Finale

Chris Edwards scored twice to help lead Oakland to a 4-0 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field in the Crusaders' season finale.

Michigan State Tops Valpo 7-1

Michigan State scored four times in the match's first 30 minutes on its way to a 7-1 victory over Valparaiso on Friday afternoon in East Lansing, Mich.

Ohio State Knocks Off Valpo 2-0

Two second half goals were the difference on Sunday afternoon as Ohio State defeated Valparaiso 2-0 at Eastgate Field.

Kangaroos Bounce Valpo 3-1

Brian Garcia scored twice within 25 seconds early in the first half helping to lead UMKC to a 3-1 victory over Valparaiso on Friday afternoon in Kansas City, Mo.

Oleck Named Mid-Con Defensive Player of the Week

Valparaiso University's Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral H.S.) has been selected as the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week after posting a shutout for the Crusaders on Sunday afternoon.

Crusaders Record First Mid-Con Win 2-0 over IUPUI

D.J. Catrow (Springfield, Ohio/Catholic Central H.S.) scored one goal and helped set up another as Valparaiso recorded its first Mid-Continent Conference victory of the season on Sunday afternoon, defeating IUPUI 2-0 at Eastgate Field.

Penalty Kick in Second Overtime Dooms Valpo

After battling for more than 102 of scoreless soccer, Andrew Ornoch's penalty kick goal in the second overtime period lifted Detroit to a 1-0 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Crusader Men Fall at Northern Illinois Friday

Northern Illinois scored goals early in each half as the Huskies went on to defeat Valparaiso 3-0 Friday afternoon in DeKalb, Ill. as the Crusaders ended a seven-match road trip.

Quick Start Leads Valpo Past IPFW

Valparaiso scored twice in the first ten minutes of the match as the Crusaders held on to defeat IPFW 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Valpo Suffers First Mid-Con Loss at Western

Valparaiso suffered its first Mid-Continent Conference loss of the season on Friday afternoon, dropping a 2-0 match against Western Illinois in Macomb, Ill.

Brighton Honored by Conference Office

Valparaiso University's Jon Brighton (Warner Robins, Ga./Houston County H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference co-Offensive Player of the Week following the Crusaders' double-overtime tie at Centenary on Saturday.

Valpo Plays to Second Straight Conference Tie

Valparaiso tied its second straight Mid-Continent Conference match on Saturday evening as the Crusaders tied Centenary 2-2 in double-overtime in Shreveport, La.

Valpo Falls at Southwest Missouri State 5-1

Four unanswered goals helped to lead Southwest Missouri State to a 5-1 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon in Springfield, Mo.

Drury Shuts Out Valpo 2-0 on Friday Night

A pair of second half goals lifted Drury to a 2-0 shutout victory over Valparaiso on Friday evening in Springfield, Mo.

Valpo Erupts for Four Goals in Rout of Xavier

Valparaiso scored four goals for the first time since 2001, including three in the second half, as the Crusaders defeated Xavier (Ohio) 4-1 on Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Valpo Men Shutout by Butler

Butler scored just over 11 minutes into the match and added an insurance goal in the second half as the Bulldogs defeated Valparaiso 2-0 on Friday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Valpo and Oral Roberts Battle to Scoreless Draw in Mid-Con Opener

Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral H.S.) made seven saves in notching his eighth career shutout as Valparaiso and Oral Roberts battled to a scoreless double-overtime draw on Friday evening at Eastgate Field in the Mid-Continent Conference opener for each squad.

Short-Handed Crusaders Defeat Saint Joseph's

Despite playing a man short for nearly 60 minutes, Valparaiso scored its first victory of the season on Tuesday afternoon, defeating Saint Joseph's (Ind.) 2-1 at Eastgate Field.

Stacy's Goal Helps Valpo Tie DePaul

Jeremy Stacy (Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Central H.S.) scored with less than four minutes to play in regulation to help Valparaiso earn a 1-1 double overtime tie with DePaul on Sunday in Chicago.

Men's Soccer vs. Saint Joseph's Postponed

Valparaiso University's men's soccer match scheduled for Friday evening against Saint Joseph's (Ind.) has been postponed. The two schools will look to reschedule the match at a later date.

Crusaders Fall 4-2 in Opener to Oregon State

Despite taking a brief 2-1 lead late in the first half, Valparaiso dropped its season opener 4-2 to Oregon State on Wednesday evening at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Downs Loyola in Preseason Action

Tim Bowington (Odessa, Texas/Permian H.S.) and Owen Hoyt (Spring Grove, Ill./Prairie Ridge H.S.) each found the back of the net as Valparaiso defeated Loyola (Ill.) 2-0 on Friday afternoon in exhibition action in Chicago.

Giannini Joins Valpo Soccer Staff

Valparaiso University men's soccer coach Mis' Mrak has announced that Roberto Giannini has joined the Crusaders' coaching staff this season as an assistant coach.

Valpo-Western Michigan Exhibition Match Postponed

Wednesday afternoon's exhibition men's soccer match has been postponed due to thunderstorms. It is not known at this time if the match will be made up.

Crusaders Selected Fifth in Men's Soccer Race

Valparaiso's men's soccer team has been picked to finish in fifth place in the Mid-Continent Conference in 2004 according to the preseason poll selected by the league's head coaches.

Valpo Looks for Breakout

As the Valparaiso University men's soccer team opens its 2004 season, the Crusaders will look to put the ball in the net more than they were able to during the 2003 campaign.

Crusader Men Open with Four of First Five at Home

Valparaiso University's men's soccer team will play four of its first five matches at home as the Crusaders released their 2004 schedule on Thursday.

Valpo's Men's and Women's Soccer Earn NSCAA Team Academic Award

Valparaiso University was one of just 23 Division I schools to receive the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award for both men's and women's soccer during the 2002-2003 season. The awards were handed out as part of the annual NSCAA Convention recently held in Charlotte, N.C.

Peacher Earns Second Team All Mid-Continent Conference Honors

Valparaiso University senior Josh Peacher (Granite City, Ill./Granite City H.S.) has been named to the Mid-Continent Conference Second Team.

Crusaders Drop Season Finale 3-2 at Wisconsin

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team saw its 2003 season come to a close on Saturday afternoon, as the Crusaders dropped a 3-2 decision to Wisconsin in Verona, Wis.

Valpo Drops 2-0 Decision to Western Illinois on Senior Day

Two first half goals were all that Western Illinois needed as the Leathernecks defeated Valparaiso 2-0 on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Loyola Defeats Crusaders 1-0 on Friday

Loyola (Ill.) scored just over two minutes into the second half and made it stand up as the Ramblers defeated Valparaiso 1-0 on Friday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Falls at IUPUI 1-0

Adrian Conrad's first goal of the season was the difference, as IUPUI shutout Valparaiso 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in a Mid-Continent Conference match held in Indianapolis, Ind.

Crusaders Match at IUPUI Moved to 1 p.m. Sunday

Valparaiso's men's soccer match scheduled for Sunday afternoon against IUPUI has been moved up one hour and will now begin at 1 p.m. The contest will take place at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis.

Valpo Records First Road Victory

The Valparaiso men's soccer team recorded its second victory in its last three outings, defeating Drury 2-0 in Springfield, Mo. on Sunday afternoon.

Valpo Loses Mid-Con Match at Oral Roberts

Oral Roberts protected its home field on Friday evening, defeating Valparaiso 3-0 in a Mid-Continent Conference match held in Tulsa, Okla.

Hoyt Earns Mid-Con's Weekly Honor

Owen Hoyt (Spring Grove, Ill./Prairie Ridge H.S.) helped Valparaiso to its first victory of the season over the weekend, and in the process was named the Mid-Continent Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

Crusaders Record Season's First Win Defeating Centenary

Valparaiso's men's soccer team had an offensive outburst for the first time this season on Sunday afternoon, and as a result the Crusaders tallied their first victory of the season, 3-2 over Centenary, at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Ends Scoring Draught, Still Falls to UMKC

Owen Hoyt (Spring Grove, Ill./Prairie Ridge H.S.) scored Valparaiso's first goal in nearly 600 minutes, but it was not enough as the Crusaders dropped their Mid-Continent Conference opener to UMKC 3-1 on Friday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Crusaders Fall at Drake in Double Overtime

Matt Nickell's rebound goal nearly four minutes into the second overtime lifted Drake to a 1-0 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa.

Michigan State Stops Valpo Opponent's Scoreless Streak

After back-to-back shutout draws, the Valparaiso University men's soccer team surrendered three goals on Friday afternoon, falling to Michigan State 3-0 at Eastgate Field.

Crusaders Earn Second Straight 0-0 Draw

For the first time in school history the Valparaiso University men's soccer team battled to their second straight 0-0 after a double-overtime effort on Sunday afternoon against Xavier (Ohio) at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Battles Ohio State to 0-0 Draw

Valparaiso registered its first result of the 2003 season on Friday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio, as the Crusaders battled to a 0-0 double-overtime tie with Ohio State.

Detroit Defeats Valpo 3-0

Three second half goals by Detroit led the host Titans to a 3-0 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon in Detroit, Mich.

Butler Defeats Valpo Men 5-1

Butler scored four times in the second half to break open a tied match as the Bulldogs went on to defeat Valparaiso 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis, Ind.

Second Half Outburst Lifts Evansville past Valpo

Evansville scored five times within a 25 minute span in the second half as the Purple Aces defeated Valparaiso 5-0 on Friday evening in Evansville, Ind.

Game Time Changed for Friday's Match at Evansville

The match time of Valparaiso University's men's soccer match scheduled for Friday at Evansville has been changed to 8 p.m.

Southwest Missouri State Spoils Valpo's Season Opener

Jamal Sutton scored twice for Southwest Missouri State on Friday evening as the visiting Bears spoiled Valparaiso's season opener, defeating the Crusaders 3-1 at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Men Picked Fourth in Preseason Soccer Poll

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team has been picked to finish in fourth place in the Mid-Continent Conference according to the annual preseason poll conducted of the league's head coaches.

Valpo Hopes to Continue Climb Up Mid-Con Standings as 2003 Season Opens

A year after qualifying for the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament for the first time in four seasons, the Valparaiso University men's soccer team will look to continue its climb up the Mid-Con standings as the 2003 season unfolds.

Valpo Shutout by Western Michigan to End Preseason Schedule

The Valparaiso men's soccer team ended the exhibition portion of their schedule on Sunday afternoon in Kalamazoo, Mich. with a 4-0 loss to Western Michigan.

Northwestern Blanks Valpo in Scrimmage

Northwestern visited Eastgate Field on Friday evening for a scrimmage with Valparaiso and handed the Crusaders their second exhibition loss of the preseason 4-0.

Valpo Men Drop Exhibition Opener

The Valparaiso men's soccer team opened the preseason portion of their schedule on Wednesday evening, falling to Bethel (Ind.) 4-1 at Eastgate Field.

Crusaders Soccer Match with Xavier Moved to Eastgate Field

Valparaiso University's men's soccer match that is scheduled for September 21 against Xavier (Ohio) has been moved from Cincinnati to Valpo's Eastgate Field. The contest will begin at 1 p.m.

Two Men's Soccer Match Times Have Changed

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team has changed two match times for the upcoming fall season.

Valpo's 2003 Men's Soccer Schedule Set

Valparaiso University men's soccer coach Mis' Mrak has announced his 2003 schedule featuring three matches against teams from the Big Ten.

Crusaders Soccer Honored by the NSCAA

The Valparaiso University men's soccer program was honored with the Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America last week at the annual convention.

Olson and Flugstad Named to Mid-Con All-Tournament Team

Valparaiso University's Ben Olson (Oregon, Wis./Oregon H.S.) and Jon Flugstad (San Antonio, Texas/Robert E. Lee H.S.) were each named to the Mid-Continent Conference All-Tournament Team following the championship's completion on Sunday afternoon.

Langan and Horn Lead Western Past Valpo in Mid-Con Semis

Justin Langan tied a Mid-Continent Conference record with three goals and Jake Horn added a pair as Western Illinois downed Valparaiso 6-1 in the Mid-Continent Conference semifinals on a cold Friday morning in Rochester, Mich.

Mrak Named Coach of the Year, Oleck, Olson, and Wanecke Named to Mid-Con Second Team

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mis' Mrak has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Coach of the Year while three of his players earned Second Team All Mid-Continent Conference honors the league has announced.

Crusader Men to Face Western Illinois in Mid-Con Tournament

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team will play Western Illinois in the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday, November 15 in Rochester, Michigan.

Western Illinois Ends Valpo's Mid-Con Title Hopes

Valparaiso's hopes of sharing the Mid-Continent Conference men's soccer title were dashed on Sunday afternoon as the Crusaders fell to Western Illinois 2-1 in Macomb, Ill.

Oleck Earns Conference Honors for Second Time

Valparaiso University freshman goalkeeper Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral H.S.) has been named Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Valpo and Oakland Battle to Scoreless Tie

The top two teams in the Mid-Continent Conference battled for 110 minutes, but neither team was able to find the back of the net as Valparaiso and Oakland played to a 0-0 tie on Saturday afternoon in Rochester, Mich.

Centenary Tops Valpo 5-2

Centenary, which will begin Mid-Continent Conference play next season, handed Valparaiso a 5-2 loss on a cold, rainy, windy afternoon at Eastgate Field on Friday afternoon.

Olson Picks up Mid-Con Honor

Valparaiso University senior Ben Olson (Oregon, Wis./Oregon H.S.) has been named Mid-Continent Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week following his scoring outburst over the weekend for the Crusaders.

Shorthanded Crusaders Rally to Down Loyola in OT

Despite playing a man down most of the second half and overtime, Valparaiso rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Loyola 3-2 in overtime on Sunday afternoon in Chicago.

Valpo Scores Road Victory over UMKC

Three straight goals in the middle of the match propelled Valparaiso to a 3-2 victory over UMKC on Friday afternoon in Kansas City, Mo.

Valpo Shutout by Butler

Nick Pantazi scored twice in the first half to lead Butler past Valparaiso 2-0 Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis, Ind.

Oral Roberts Hands Valpo First Mid-Con Loss

Two first half goals propelled Oral Roberts to a 2-1 victory over Valparaiso on Friday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Hyde Earns Mid-Con's Weekly Honor

Valparaiso University freshman Nate Hyde (South Bend, Ind./Clay H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Crusaders shutout IUPUI in their conference opener.

Crusaders Blank IUPUI to Open Mid-Con Season with Win

Valparaiso scored once each half on its way to a 2-0 shutout of IUPUI on Friday afternoon at Eastgate Field in the Mid-Continent Conference opener for both schools.

Valpo loses to Detroit

The men's soccer team lost to Detroit 2-1 Sunday afternooon.

Xavier Blanks Crusaders 2-0

Xavier scored twice in the final 18 minutes of the match to defeat Valparaiso 2-0 Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Men Upset #22 Wisconsin

Ben Olson's (Oregon, Wis./Oregon H.S.) goal with 8:38 remaining lifted Valparaiso to a 2-1 upset victory over 22nd ranked Wisconsin on Friday evening at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso.

Oleck Named Mid-Con Defensive Player of the Week

Valparaiso University freshman goalkeeper Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week after posting a pair of shutouts over the weekend.

Crusaders and Evansville Battle to Scoreless Draw

After 110 minutes in 90 degree heat, neither Valparaiso nor Evansville was able to find the back of the net on Sunday afternoon as the match ended in a 0-0 double-overtime tie at Eastgate Field.

Valpo Wins at Northwestern for Season's First Victory

Valparaiso scored a goal in the final minute of each half as the Crusaders downed Northwestern 2-0 on Friday afternoon in Evanston, Ill. to record their first victory in 2002.

Air Force Flies by Valpo in Falcon Invitational

Air Force used four second half goals to break a halftime tie on its way to a 5-1 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon at Cadet Soccer Stadium.

Denver's Second Half Outburst Downs Crusaders

Denver scored three times in less than seven minutes early in the second half on its was to defeating Valparaiso 4-2 on Friday afternoon in the first round of the Falcon Invitational at the Air Force Academy.

Crusaders Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Men's Soccer Looking to Climb Mid-Con Standings

As the Valparaiso Crusaders kick-off the 2002 season, the program will celebrate their 20th anniversary as a varsity sport.

Valpo Downs Oakton 6-0 to End Preseason Scrimmages

Valparaiso erupted for six goals, four in the second half, as the Crusaders defeated Oakton 6-0 on Sunday afternoon at Eastgate Field in their final scrimmage of the preseason.

Valpo Downs Bulldogs 3-1 in Scrimmage

The Valparaiso University men's soccer team scored twice in the first half on its way to posting a 3-1 victory over Springfield College (Ill.) in its second scrimmage of the preseason, Friday evening at Eastgate Field.

Crusaders and Pilots Battle to 1-1 Tie in Scrimmage

Valparaiso University's men's soccer team opened its preseason with a 1-1 tie at Eastgate Field on Wednesday afternoon against Bethel.

Three Big Ten Schools Highlight Valpo's 2002 Soccer Schedule

Valparaiso University head men's soccer coach Mis' Mrak has announced his 2002 schedule which will feature three matches against Big Ten schools.