In a shameless bit of cross-promotion, Dal Soccer Live would like to mention that Tiger's coaches Pat Nearing and Jack Hutchison will be on the Bill McLean Sports Show tomorrow morning at 11:15am. The discussion will be hosted by Bill McLean and will also include Dal Soccer Live's Dylan Matthias and local sports blogger Henry Whitfield.
Listen in on CKDU at 88.1FM!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Dalhousie Pre-Season Friendlies
By: Dylan Matthias
The exhibition schedules have finally been added to the AUS website.
The Dal men will play one formal exhibition match this Thursday, Sept. 2nd against St. Mary's, at 6:00pm. The women also play on the 2nd, at 4:00pm. Both games are at Wickwire Field.
The women have two other friendlies, against powerhouse Cape Breton on Sept. 4th at 3:00pm at Wickwire, and a return fixture against SMU on the 6th, at 6:30pm at Husky Stadium.
The exhibition schedules have finally been added to the AUS website.
The Dal men will play one formal exhibition match this Thursday, Sept. 2nd against St. Mary's, at 6:00pm. The women also play on the 2nd, at 4:00pm. Both games are at Wickwire Field.
The women have two other friendlies, against powerhouse Cape Breton on Sept. 4th at 3:00pm at Wickwire, and a return fixture against SMU on the 6th, at 6:30pm at Husky Stadium.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Dalhousie Men Announce Recruits
--By Dylan Matthias
The Tigers men's soccer team has finally announced its recruiting class for thr 2010 season. It's a defense-heavy group which will likely see more time in 2011 and 2012 than 2010, but head coach Pat Nearing has fulfilled his main recruiting goals: a left back and a striker.
The Tigers men's soccer team has finally announced its recruiting class for thr 2010 season. It's a defense-heavy group which will likely see more time in 2011 and 2012 than 2010, but head coach Pat Nearing has fulfilled his main recruiting goals: a left back and a striker.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Mount Promotes Homans and Steeves
--By Dylan Matthias
After Amit Batra's departure from the Mystics' women's soccer program to take over Acadia, MSVU was left in need of a coach. Athletics director June Lumsden has promoted Robyn Homans and Colin Steeves--2009's assistant coaches--to co-head-coach duties with the Mystics.
Homans is a former Dal Tiger who has been with the Mount for seven years as an assistant. Steeves has been with the Mystics for two years.
After Amit Batra's departure from the Mystics' women's soccer program to take over Acadia, MSVU was left in need of a coach. Athletics director June Lumsden has promoted Robyn Homans and Colin Steeves--2009's assistant coaches--to co-head-coach duties with the Mystics.
Homans is a former Dal Tiger who has been with the Mount for seven years as an assistant. Steeves has been with the Mystics for two years.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Breaking Down the UPEI and St. FX Women's Recruits
--By Dylan Matthias
Sure, we gave Dalhousie their own post, but St. FX and UPEI also announced recruiting classes in women's soccer. We'd be remiss not to assign them some brief thoughts and a grade, too.
Sure, we gave Dalhousie their own post, but St. FX and UPEI also announced recruiting classes in women's soccer. We'd be remiss not to assign them some brief thoughts and a grade, too.
Breaking Down Dalhousie's Recruits
--By Dylan Matthias
We now have a much better idea what the Tigers women's soccer team will look like in 2010: very similar to 2009.
That's not a bad thing, because 2009 was a good season until November 7th, when it all ended disastrously. It's easy to rely on clichéd excuses: they were too young, the weather was bad, bad games happen, goalkeepers occasionally miss 35-yard shots. Sometimes, though, clichés are clichés because they're true.
And it's true the 2010 Tigers will be a year older and a year better. Players who were too quiet in 2009 will be more comfortable in 2010.
We now have a much better idea what the Tigers women's soccer team will look like in 2010: very similar to 2009.
That's not a bad thing, because 2009 was a good season until November 7th, when it all ended disastrously. It's easy to rely on clichéd excuses: they were too young, the weather was bad, bad games happen, goalkeepers occasionally miss 35-yard shots. Sometimes, though, clichés are clichés because they're true.
And it's true the 2010 Tigers will be a year older and a year better. Players who were too quiet in 2009 will be more comfortable in 2010.
First of the Men's Soccer Recruits: St. FX
--By Dylan Matthias
The St. FX X-Men have added a small but potentially solid group of recruits for the 2010 season.
Steven Rodenhiser (GK), Michael Tait (M), Graeme Spink (CB), John Troncoso (WM), Graeme Hodgkinson (DM), and Mark Harpur (D) are all joining the X-Men.
The recruiting class is experienced above all else, with Tait, Spink, and Harpur all having trialled at or worked with professional clubs or academies. Spink was even offered a contract at Dundee FC, but wanted to pursue a university education. Tait trialled at three Scottish clubs including Celtic.
The St. FX X-Men have added a small but potentially solid group of recruits for the 2010 season.
Steven Rodenhiser (GK), Michael Tait (M), Graeme Spink (CB), John Troncoso (WM), Graeme Hodgkinson (DM), and Mark Harpur (D) are all joining the X-Men.
The recruiting class is experienced above all else, with Tait, Spink, and Harpur all having trialled at or worked with professional clubs or academies. Spink was even offered a contract at Dundee FC, but wanted to pursue a university education. Tait trialled at three Scottish clubs including Celtic.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Acadia Hire Amit Batra as Women's Soccer Coach
--By Dylan Matthias
Amit Batra is now the head coach of the Acadia Axewomen soccer team, replacing Angela Morrison.
Batra leaves his current post at Mount Saint Vincent after two incredibly successful years, where he only lost once over two years and was named coach of the year last year. During his tenure with the Mystics, MSVU were a powerhouse of ACAA women's soccer.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Capers' Lose Back-up Goalkeeper to NCAA
--By Dylan Matthias
The Cape Breton Capers women's soccer team has lost back-up goalkeeper Mara Kremenovic to the Illinois State University Redbirds of NCAA.
Kremenovic, a rookie in 2009, was number two behind Jessica MacDermid. MacDermid has used all her eligibility, leaving the Capers without a goalkeeper.
The Capers have yet to announce their 2010 recruiting class, although it's a good bet it will now include a goalkeeper or two.
The Capers have been one of the stingiest AUS teams over the past several years, conceding only six in 2009 and seven in 2008.
--Dylan Matthias is the incoming sports editor at the Dalhousie Gazette. He runs Dal Soccer Live on the side to provide more in-depth coverage of AUS and ACAA soccer. He has been a Toronto FC fan since Danny Dichio scored the team's first ever goal. It showed him the magic of soccer.
The Cape Breton Capers women's soccer team has lost back-up goalkeeper Mara Kremenovic to the Illinois State University Redbirds of NCAA.
Kremenovic, a rookie in 2009, was number two behind Jessica MacDermid. MacDermid has used all her eligibility, leaving the Capers without a goalkeeper.
The Capers have yet to announce their 2010 recruiting class, although it's a good bet it will now include a goalkeeper or two.
The Capers have been one of the stingiest AUS teams over the past several years, conceding only six in 2009 and seven in 2008.
--Dylan Matthias is the incoming sports editor at the Dalhousie Gazette. He runs Dal Soccer Live on the side to provide more in-depth coverage of AUS and ACAA soccer. He has been a Toronto FC fan since Danny Dichio scored the team's first ever goal. It showed him the magic of soccer.
Friday, May 28, 2010
FC Edmonton Sign Three CIS Players
--By Dylan Matthias
Canada's newest professional soccer team, FC Edmonton, announced it's roster on Wednesday, and it includes a number of CIS and CCAA players.
Leading the pack is 2009 CIS bronze medallist and 2008 silver medallist Paul Hamilton, of the Trinity Western Spartans.
Goalkeeper Jaswinder Gill and midfielder Milan Timotijevic, both of the University of Alberta Golden Bears join Hamilton on FC Edmonton.
Canada's newest professional soccer team, FC Edmonton, announced it's roster on Wednesday, and it includes a number of CIS and CCAA players.
Leading the pack is 2009 CIS bronze medallist and 2008 silver medallist Paul Hamilton, of the Trinity Western Spartans.
Goalkeeper Jaswinder Gill and midfielder Milan Timotijevic, both of the University of Alberta Golden Bears join Hamilton on FC Edmonton.
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