5/14/2018
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.
1/26/2018
Valpo Welcomes Marcey to Program
The Valparaiso University men’s soccer team has announced the addition of midyear transfer Mason Marcey to the program.
1/23/2018
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.
1/19/2018
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.
12/2/2017
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.
11/16/2017
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.
11/12/2017
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.
11/9/2017
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.
11/7/2017
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.
11/5/2017
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.
11/4/2017
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.
10/30/2017
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.
10/29/2017
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.
10/24/2017
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.
10/21/2017
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.
10/18/2017
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.
10/12/2017
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.
10/11/2017
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.
10/10/2017
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.
10/7/2017
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.
10/5/2017
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.
10/5/2017
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.
10/3/2017
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.
9/30/2017
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.
9/28/2017
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.
9/26/2017
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.
9/23/2017
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.
9/21/2017
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.
9/18/2017
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.
9/16/2017
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.
9/13/2017
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.
9/9/2017
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.
9/7/2017
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.
9/6/2017
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.
9/4/2017
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.
9/3/2017
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.
9/1/2017
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.
8/30/2017
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.
8/28/2017
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.
8/25/2017
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.
8/23/2017
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.
8/18/2017
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.
8/17/2017
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.
7/27/2017
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.
7/17/2017
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.
7/10/2017
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.
