Cougar Men's Soccer

CALDWELL MEN'S SOCCER EARNS NSCAA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD

12-17-09
CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team received the Team Academic Award for the 2008-09 academic year from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the organization announced. The Team Academic Award requires a team cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

The Cougars, coached by Jamie Nash, was one of 144 men's teams across all three NCAA divisions to earn the award. Also, Caldwell was the only Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men's team included among the Team Academic Award winners, and one of only three schools in the Division II East Division, which is comprised of institutions from the CACC, Northeast 10 and East Coast conferences. Among the teams honored was Bucknell University, which is coached by Brendan Nash, Jamie Nash's brother.

The 2008-09 Cougars finished first in the CACC regular-season standings and advanced to the semifinals of the CACC Tournament for the sixth consecutive season.

CALDWELL MEN'S SOCCER ENDS SEASON WITH LOSS TO HOLY FAMILY

10-31-09
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Caldwell College men’s soccer team completed the 2009 season with a 6-1 loss to Holy Family University in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match Saturday afternoon. The Cougars end the year with a 3-12-1 record, including a 3-8 mark in conference play, while the Tigers improve to 11-5-1, 7-3-1 CACC.

Holy Family received three goals from Seydou Ba, who tallied the first two goals of the game in the fourth and 16th minutes. Jeffrey Wimsey and Ryan McNamee each had a goal and an assist, while Tim Weglicki recorded two assists. Caldwell’s goal was scored by freshman Nick Bibbs (Ardmore, PA/Lower Merion) in the 47th minute on a shot from 20 yards out.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) played the first half and made two saves, and junior goalkeeper Steve DeAngelis (Saddle Brook, NJ/Saddle Brook) had one save in relief. The game was called in the 72nd minute due to poor field conditions. Tigers’ goalkeeper Mark Ferretti made three saves.

This is the first year since the 2002 season that the Cougars did not qualify for the CACC Tournament.

CC - 0 1 - 1
HF - 4 2 - 6
Scoring Summary: 1. HFU - Seydou Ba (Tim Weglicki), 3:28. 2. HFU - Ba (Ryan McNamee, Jeffrey Wimsey), 15:05. 3. HFU - Tim Dugan (penalty kick), 29:20. 4. HFU - Wimsey (John Friskey), 35:38. 5. CC - Nick Bibbs (unassisted), 46:56. 6. HFU - Ba (Lason Lopez), 57:26. 7. HFU - McNamee (Weglicki), 61:18.

Shots: CC - 14; HFU - 16
Saves: CC - John Londono (45:00) 2, Steve DeAngelis (26:43) 1; HFU - Mark Ferretti (68:52) 3, Corey McDonough (2:51) 0
Corners: CC - 4; HFU - 4
Fouls: CC - 16; HFU - 13
Offsides: CC - 0; HFU - 0

DOMINICAN BLANKS COUGAR MEN'S SOCCER, 3-0

10-29-09
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ORANGEBURG, N.Y. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team was shut out by Dominican College, 3-0 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match Thursday afternoon at the DC Soccer Field. The loss is the Cougars' third straight and extends their winless streak to five while dropping their record to 3-11-1 overall, 3-7 CACC. The Chargers are now 13-2-2, 8-2-1 CACC.

Alan Heavey scored all three goals for Dominican, including what proved to be the game-winner in the ninth minute. Heavey headed home a cross from Joe Wright for a 1-0 lead. He then finished another pass from Wright in the 30th minute to put the Chargers on top 2-0. Heavey completed the hat trick with an unassisted goal in the 59th minute.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) made two saves in goal for Caldwell, while Brandon Heembrock registered two saves to preserve the shutout. The Chargers held a 13-7 advantage in shots, including 5-2 in shots on frame.

Caldwell plays its final regular-season game on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Holy Family University. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. in Philadelphia, Pa.

CC - 0 0 - 0
DC - 2 1 - 3
Scoring Summary: 1. DC Alan Heavey (Joe Wright), 8:24. 2. DC - Heavey (Wright), 29:20. 3. DC - Heavey (unassisted), 58:17.

Shots: CC - 7; DC - 13
Saves: CC John Londono 2; DC - Brandon Heembrock 2
Corners: CC - 2; DC - 2
Fouls: CC - 10; DC - 18
Offsides: CC - 0; DC - 6
Cautions: CC - none; DC - DeAraujo (51:48)

ENGH NAMED TO ALL-CACC SECOND TEAM

Oct. 28, 2009 - Caldwell College junior defender Olof Engh (Karlstad, Sweden) was selected to the all-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference second team as the league announced its season-ending awards for men's soccer today. Additionally, the Cougars received the CACC's Team Sportsmanship Award. All conference awards were voted on by the league's 12 head coaches. (more)

GOLDEY-BEACOM UPENDS CALDWELL IN MEN'S SOCCER, 2-1

10-28-09
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. – A penalty kick in the 73rd minute allowed Goldey-Beacom College to defeat Caldwell College, 2-1 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men's soccer game Wednesday afternoon at Smith Field. The result drops the Cougars to 3-10-1 overall and 3-6 in the conference, while the Lightning improves to 6-10, 4-6 CACC.

With the game tied at 1-1, Matt Bik dribbled into the Caldwell penalty area and was taken down by junior goalkeeper Steve DeAngelis (Saddle Brook, NJ/Saddle Brook). David Nimroozi took the ensuing penalty kick and beat DeAngelis to his right for a 2-1 Lightning lead. The Cougars pressed for the equalizer but were unsuccessful as Goldey-Beacom held on for the win, its first over Caldwell since the finals of the 2003 CACC Tournament.

The Lightning opened the scoring in the 34th minute, when Chris Steele blasted a shot into the upper left corner of the goal from 25 yards out. Less than six minutes later, junior forward Rob Arena (Sparta, NJ/Sparta) received a long pass down the right side from freshman midfielder Donald Kafer (Bordentown, NJ/Bordentown), dribbled into the penalty area and scored from 15 yards out to tie the game at 1-1. For the game, the Cougars earned seven corner kicks but were flagged for offsides 15 times.

DeAngelis made two saves in goal for Caldwell, while Ignacio Farias played the second half and recorded three saves for Goldey-Beacom. Andrew Cairns started and made one save in the first half.

The Cougars return to action on Thursday, Oct. 29 with a CACC game at Dominican College. The match-up is set to start at 3:00 p.m. in Orangeburg, N.Y.

CC - 1 0 - 1
GBC - 1 1 - 2
Scoring Summary: 1. GBC – Chris Steele 2 (David Nimroozi), 33:51. 2. CC – Rob Arena 2 (Facundo Donald Kafer), 39:13. 3. GBC – Nimroozi 4 (penalty kick), 72:49.

Shots: CC - 13; GBC - 14
Saves: CC – Steve DeAngelis 2; GBC – Andrew Cairns (45:00) 1, Ignacio Farias (45:00) 3, Team 1
Corners: CC - 7; GBC - 1
Fouls: CC - 13; GBC - 14
Offsides: CC - 15; GBC - 2
Cautions: CC - none; GBC - Harriot (39:46), Steele (49:08)
Ejections: CC – Loughnane (81:07); GBC - none

BLOOMFIELD DOWNS COUGARS IN MEN'S SOCCER

10-22-09
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team lost a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game to Bloomfield College, 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Caldwell Field. The Cougars, who hadn't lost to Bloomfield since 1996, drop to 3-9-1 overall and 3-5 in league play. The Deacons improve to 6-8-1, 5-3-1 CACC.

Bloomfield broke a scoreless tie in the 23rd minute, when Evans Tageo finished a crossing pass from Terry Gibbs for a 1-0 lead. Tageo struck again less than three minutes into the second half with a shot from the left side that beat sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) to his left. Andres Decastro made it 3-0 when he ran onto a long cross from Cristian Raigoza at the far post and poked the ball into the goal in the 60th minute. The Cougars got on the scoreboard in the 74th minute on a goal by Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin). A free kick from junior defender Rob Arena (Sparta, NJ/Sparta) was headed on by junior defender Olof Engh (Karlstad, Sweden) to senior defender Kyle Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny), who one-timed a pass to Zalazar in front of the goal. Zalazar knocked it home for his team-leading sixth goal of the season.

Shortly after an open shot by sophomore forward William Yeates (Southampton, England/Thornden) sailed wide of the goal, the Deacons countered and found Gibbs in behind the Cougar defense. Gibbs dribbled around Londono and restored Bloomfield's three-goal lead with less than 10 minutes to play.

Londono finished with five saves in goal for Caldwell, while Steven Alonso registered two saves for the Deacons, who out-shot the Cougars 18-7.

Caldwell hosts Goldey-Beacom College on Saturday, Oct. 24 in another CACC contest. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. at Caldwell Field.

CC - 0 1 - 1
BC - 1 3 - 4
Scoring Summary: 1. BC - Evans Tageo 6 (Terry Gibbs), 22:59. 2. BC - Tageo 7 (Andy Aguilar), 47:22. 3. BC - Andres Decastro 1 (Cristian Raigoza), 59:43. 4. CC - Facundo Zalazar 6 (Kyle Plaugic, Olof Engh), 73:51. 5. BC - Gibbs 1 (Carlos Brufau), 80:35.

Shots: CC - 7; BC - 18
Saves: CC - John Londono 5; BC - Steven Alonzo 2
Corners: CC - 7; BC - 1
Fouls: CC - 14; BC - 19
Offsides: CC - 1; BC - 4
Cautions: CC - Bench (21:54), Bisland (50:24), Plaugic (89:21); BC - Bryan (33:49), Wattley (52:12), Aguilar (76:48)

JUSTIN MILLER FEATURED ON JERZEY SPORTS REPORT

Oct. 21, 2009 - Caldwell College men's soccer player Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe) is featured in an article on the Jerzey Sports Report blog. Click here to read the interview.

CALDWELL MEN'S SOCCER DRAWS WITH BRIDGEPORT

10-13-09
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team played the University of Bridgeport to a 2-2 tie Tuesday night in a non-conference game at Knights Field. The result leaves the Cougars with an overall record of 3-8-1, while the Knights, who are ranked among the East Region’s top 10 teams, are now 7-2-3.

Bridgeport scored the only goal of the first half, as Reuel Brown found the net in the 14th minute for a 1-0 lead. Four minutes into the second half, junior defender Andrew Loughnane (Harrison City, PA/Penn Trafford) knocked home a rebound off a shot from freshman forward Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin) to tie the game at 1-1.

Mario Izaguirre’s goal in the 58th minute briefly put the Knights back on top. Just a minute and 25 seconds later, sophomore midfielder Carlos Sanchez (Nutley, NJ/Nutley) dribbled down the right flank and crossed the ball towards the Knights’ goal. Two Bridgeport defenders deflected the ball, which ended up in the net for an own goal to tie the game at 2-2. Neither team was able to score in the final 31 minutes of regulation and through two 10-minute overtime periods.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial), pictured, recorded nine saves in goal for Caldwell, while Bridgeport’s Milos Suljagic made eight saves.

The Cougars are back in action on Saturday, Oct. 17 with a game at Holy Family University. The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference contest starts at 2:00 p.m. in Philadelphia, Pa.

CC - 0 2 0 0 - 2
UB - 1 1 0 0 - 2
Scoring Summary: 1. UB – Reuel Brown 3 (Patric Brundin), 13:18. 2. CC – Andrew Loughnane 1 (Facundo Zalazar), 49:03. 3. UB – Mario Izaguirre 2 (Peter Pampalone), 57:16. 4. CC – Own goal, 58:41.

Shots: CC - 16; UB - 26
Saves: CC - John Londono 9; UB - Milos Suljagic 8
Corners: CC - 6; UB - 11
Fouls: CC - 10; UB - 14
Offsides: CC - 3; UB - 4
Cautions: CC - Zalazar (69:02); UB - Thomas (59:54)

PHILADELPHIA COMES BACK TO BEAT COUGARS IN MEN'S SOCCER

10-10-09
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team surrendered two second-half goals and lost to Philadelphia University, 2-1 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match at Caldwell Field Saturday afternoon. The Cougars are now 3-8 overall and 3-4 in the conference, while the Rams improve to 9-3, 6-2 CACC.

Caldwell took an early lead when sophomore forward William Yeates (Southampton, England/Thornden) received a long pass from junior midfielder Bryan Broderick (West Keansburg, NJ/Raritan), dribbled in from the left side and blasted a shot past Rams' goalkeeper Buddy Custer and into the goal in the eighth minute. The score remained 1-0 Cougars until Ian Martin scored from 15 yards out to tie the game at 1-1 in the 75th minute. Just four minutes later, Michael Mousaw hit a long shot from 30 yards into the upper left corner of the goal to put Philadelphia ahead 2-1.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) made nine saves in goal for Caldwell, while Custer recorded one save in the win for the Rams. Philadelphia out-shot the Cougars 18-6 in the comeback victory.

Caldwell plays a non-conference game at the University of Bridgeport on Tuesday, Oct. 13, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

CC - 1 0 - 1
PU - 0 2 - 2
Scoring Summary: 1. CC - William Yeates 2 (Bryan Broderick), 7:36. 2. PU - Ian Martin 5 (Travis Lobb), 74:51. 3. PU - Michael Mousaw 1 (Milos Ravic), 78:53.

Shots: CC - 8; PU - 16
Saves: CC - John Londono 9; PU - Buddy Custer 1
Corners: CC - 1; PU - 7
Fouls: CC - 13; PU - 18
Offsides: CC - 0; PU - 0
Cautions: CC - Bibbs (62:51), Broderick (67:20), Engh (83:59); PU - Lobb (76:57), Gladic (89:52)

SANCHEZ NETS OVERTIME GAME-WINNER AGAINST POST IN MEN'S SOCCER

10-8-09
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CALDWELL, N.J. - Sophomore midfielder Carlos Sanchez (Nutley, NJ/Nutley), left, scored the game-winning goal in the 98th minute to give the Caldwell College men's soccer team a 2-1 overtime victory over Post University in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game Thursday afternoon at Caldwell Field. The win evens the Cougars' conference record at 3-3 (3-7 overall), while the Eagles drop to 2-7-2, 2-3-1 CACC.

About seven minutes into the first overtime period, freshman forward Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin) received a throw-in from sophomore forward William Yeates (Southampton, England/Thornden), beat his defender and sent a pass across the front of the goal. Sanchez ran onto the ball at the far post and hit a shot with his first touch into the goal for the game-winner. Both of Sanchez's career goals at Caldwell have come in overtime, as his first goal defeated Holy Family University in double-overtime back on Sept. 13, 2008.

Caldwell opened the scoring in the 24th minute, when sophomore midfielder Kieran Bisland (Paisley, Scotland/St. Andrew's Acad.) dribbled down the left flank and crossed the ball into the middle. After Post goalkeeper Nicholas Gutbrod knocked the ball away, a defender accidently deflected the ball into the goal for a 1-0 Caldwell lead. The Eagles knotted the score in the second half on a well-placed shot by Johan Pineda from 25 yards out in the 67th minute. Post had multiple chances to take the lead in regulation, but the score remained tied, forcing overtime and setting up Sanchez's heroics.

The Eagles were dangerous offensively for most of the game, taking 25 shots compared to five for Caldwell. But sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) made eight saves, including several difficult stops, to keep the Cougars in the game. Gutbrod played 81 minutes and made two saves, while Errol Reid recorded one save in the final 16 minutes.

Next up for Caldwell is another CACC game against Philadelphia University on Saturday, Oct. 10. The game is set to start at 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Field following the women's game.

CC - 1 0 1 - 2
PU - 0 1 0 - 1
Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Own goal, 23:22. 2. PU - Johan Pineda 1 (unassisted), 66:05. 3. CC - Carlos Sanchez 1 (Facundo Zalazar, William Yeates), 97:09.

Shots: CC - 5; PU - 25
Saves: CC - John Londono 8; PU - Nicholas Gutbrod (80:49) 2, Errol Reid (16:20) 1
Corners: CC - 2; PU - 10
Fouls: CC - 11; PU - 14
Offsides: CC - 6; PU - 4
Cautions: CC - Broderick (68:39), Erbe (80:03); PU - Asomonig (42:14), Semedo (82:25), Bench (89:29)

COUGAR MEN'S SOCCER LOSES BATTLE WITH NYACK, 1-0

10-6-09
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team fell to Nyack College, 1-0 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match Tuesday afternoon at Caldwell Field. The Cougars, who are 2-7 overall, drop to 2-3 in league play, while the Warriors improve to 4-7-1, 3-2-1 CACC.

Gavin Penny tallied the only goal Nyack would need in the 26th minute, when he ran down a pass from Bobby Caskran and chipped a shot over sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) and into the goal. The Cougars played all but five minutes and 21 seconds with a one-man advantage, as a Nyack defender received a red card for fouling senior midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe) as he broke in alone. Caldwell did not convert on the subsequent free kick from just outside the penalty area in the Cougars' best scoring chance of the day.

Londono finished with five saves, while Adrian Ibanez recorded six saves to post the shutout. Later in the first half, Miller suffered a serious leg injury and did not return.

Caldwell hosts Post University on Thursday, Oct. 8 in another CACC game at Caldwell Field. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m.

CC - 0 0 - 0
NC - 1 0 - 0
Scoring Summary: 1. NC – Gavin Penny 4 (Bobby Caskran), 25:19.

Shots: CC - 9; NC - 16
Saves: CC - John Londono 5; NC - Adrian Ibanez 6
Corners: CC - 5; NC - 4
Fouls: CC - 9; NC - 10
Offsides: CC - 1; NC - 6
Cautions: CC - Kafer (16:02); NC - Robinson (49:27), Penny (77:14)
Ejections: CC - none; NC - Ocampo (5:21)

WILMINGTON BEATS CALDWELL IN MEN'S SOCCER

10-3-09
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NEW CASTLE, Del. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team lost a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game to Wilmington University, 4-1 Saturday afternoon at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex. With the loss, the Cougars fall to 2-6 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the Wildcats pick up their sixth straight victory to improve to 10-2, 5-0 CACC.

Wilmington took a first-half lead with a goal by Joe Stant in the 34th minute. The score remained 1-0 until Nickalus McDonald found the net in the 58th minute to put the Wildcats on top 2-0. Less than four minutes later, Fatoma Turay hit a shot from 23 yards out that made the score 3-0 Wilmington. Sophomore midfielder Kieran Bisland (Paisley, Scotland/St. Andrew’s) got the Cougars on the scoreboard in the 65th minute, when he converted a penalty kick to cut the deficit to 3-1. The Wildcats answered less than four minutes later with a goal by Sargbah Tarpeh. Tarpeh and McDonald each had a goal and an assist for Wilmington.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) made six saves in goal for Caldwell. Duhan Malali started for the Wildcats and made two saves in 72 minutes, while Ethan Kavanagh recorded two saves in 18 minutes.

The Cougars host Nyack College in a CACC game on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell Field.

CC – 0 1 - 1
WU - 1 3 - 4
Scoring Summary: 1. WU – Joe Stant (Sargbah Tarpeh, Chris Simm), 33:55. 2. WU – Nickalus McDonald (Jorge Zapata, Probyn Allen), 57:55. 3. WU – Fatoma Turay (Danny Nguyen), 61:26. 4. CC – Kieran Bisland 1 (penalty kick), 64:58. 5. WU – Tarpeh (McDonald), 68:39.

Shots: CC - 9; WU - 16
Saves: CC - John Londono 6; WU – Duhan Malali (72:15), 2; Ethan Kavanagh (17:45) 2
Corners: CC - 5; WU - 4
Fouls: CC - 9; WU - 10
Offsides: CC - 1; WU - 6
Cautions: CC - Plaugic (87:18); WU - Wagner (28:13), Wiggins (40:23)

COUGARS TOP FELICIAN IN MEN'S SOCCER, 4-0

9-30-09
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RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Junior goalkeeper Steven DeAngelis (Saddle Brook, NJ/Saddle Brook) recorded a seven-save shutout in his first collegiate start to lift the Caldwell College men's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Felician College in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game Wednesday night at Tryon Field. The win gives the Cougars an overall record of 2-5, including a 2-1 mark in league play. The Golden Falcons fall to 2-9, 0-5 CACC.

Senior midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe) tallied the only goal the Cougars would need in the 23rd minute off an assist by freshman midfielder Donald Kafer (Bordentown, NJ/Bordentown). The score remained 1-0 Caldwell into the second half until freshman Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin) received a pass from junior forward Rob Arena (Sparta, NJ/Sparta) in the 49th minute and scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season.

In the 75th minute, the Cougars benefitted from an own goal when a Felician defender deflected the ball into the Golden Falcons' net trying to clear a corner kick by freshman Nick Bibbs (Ardmore, PA/Lower Merion). Then in the 83rd minute, senior midfielder Mark Costa (Nutley, NJ/Nutley) tallied the first goal of his career when he headed home a cross from sophomore forward William Yeates (Southampton, England/Thornden).

Felician out-shot the Cougars 24-17, but DeAngelis kept the Golden Falcons off the scoreboard with a career-high seven saves. David Lo Bue recorded five saves in goal for Felician.

The Cougars play at Wilmington University on Saturday, Oct. 3 in a CACC contest. The game is set to start at 2:00 p.m. in New Castle, Del.

CC - 1 3 - 4
FC - 0 0 - 0
Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Justin Miller 2 (Donald Kafer), 22:50. 2. CC - Facundo Zalazar 5 (Rob Arena), 48:52. 3. CC - Own goal, 74:19. 4. CC - Mark Costa 1 (William Yeates), 82:53.

Shots: CC - 17; FC - 24
Saves: CC - Steven DeAngelis 7; FC - David Lo Bue 5
Corners: CC - 7; FC - 8
Fouls: CC - 24; FC - 20
Offsides: CC - 2; FC - 3
Cautions: CC - Plaugic (54:03), Yeates (71:22), Quigley (88:05); FC - Obregon (58:51), Licht (77:35)

ZALAZAR SELECTED CACC MEN'S SOCCER ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Sept. 28, 2009 - Caldwell College freshman forward Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin) was chosen the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week for men's soccer for the week ending Sept. 27, the league announced today. Zalazar scored three goals in two games last week for the Cougars. (more)

CALDWELL MEN'S SOCCER LOSES TIGHT BATTLE WITH C.W. POST, 3-2

9-24-09
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team dropped a close non-conference game with C.W. Post University, 3-2 Thursday afternoon at Caldwell Field. With the loss, the Cougars fall to 1-5 on the season, while the Pioneers end a three-game winless streak and improve to 3-4-1.

Caldwell got on the scoreboard first in the 19th minute, when freshman forward Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin) knocked in a pass from senior midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe) for a 1-0 Caldwell lead. The score remained 1-0 until Niclas Dahlin collected a crossing pass from Betim Bajrami and scored for C.W. Post to tie the game in the 64th minute. A little over three minutes later, a long throw-in from James Stevenson found Phillip Svensson at the top of the penalty area. His shot from 18 yards beat Caldwell goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) for a 2-1 Pioneers' lead.

Just 32 seconds later, Zalazar (pictured) got on the end of a free kick from junior forward Rob Arena (Sparta, NJ/Sparta) and tallied his second goal of the game and fourth of the season to knot the score at 2-2. But Dahlin struck again in the 80th minute with a blast from 25 yards out into the upper left corner of the goal to put C.W. Post ahead for good.

Londono finished with three saves, all in the second half, for Caldwell. Shane Flanagan made four saves in goal for the Pioneers, who held a 14-11 edge in shots.

The Cougars resume Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference play on Wednesday, Sept. 30 with a game at Felician College. The match is set to start at 7:00 p.m. at Tryon Field in Rutherford, N.J.

CC - 1 1 - 2
CWP - 0 3 - 3
Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Facundo Zalazar 3 (Justin Miller), 18:36. 2. CWP - Niclas Dahlin 1 (Betim Bajrami), 63:14. 3. CWP - Phillip Svensson 1 (James Stevenson), 66:26. 4. CC - Zalazar 4 (Rob Arena), 66:58. 5. CWP - Dahlin 2 (Bajrami), 79:34.

Shots: CC - 11; CWP - 14
Saves: CC - John Londono 3; CWP - Shane Flanagan 4
Corners: CC - 4; CWP - 8
Fouls: CC - 18; CWP - 19
Offsides: CC - 5; CWP - 4
Cautions: CC - Miller (27:21), Lopez (35:51), Yeates (41:06); CWP - Backstrom (33:50), Frick (58:28), Stevenson (77:38)

CONCORDIA OUTSCORES COUGARS IN MEN'S SOCCER, 4-3

9-22-09
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BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team lost an offensive battle to Concordia College, 4-3 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game Tuesday afternoon. The result drops the Cougars to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the conference, while the Clippers, who joined the CACC this fall, pick up their first win of the season and improve to 1-6, 1-2 CACC.

Freshman forward Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin) opened the scoring just a minute, 43 seconds into the game when he scored his second goal of the season off an assist from junior defender Andrew Loughnane (Harrison City, PA/Penn Trafford). Concordia tied the game on a goal by Alessandro Persampieri in the ninth minute, then took a 2-1 lead six minutes later when Ulyses Salceda found the net. The Cougars answered quickly, knotting the score at 2-2 with the first career goal from freshman midfielder Donald Kafer (Bordentown, NJ/Bordentown) off a rebounded shot by senior midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe) in the 19th minute.

Still in the first half, Rich Heredia gave the lead back to the host Clippers with a goal in the 27th minute. Caldwell pressed for the equalizer and the effort paid off with a goal by freshman forward William Yeates (Southampton, England/Thornden), pictured, in the 79th minute. With just 1:07 before the end of regulation, Heredia put Concordia on top for good with his second goal of the game off an assist from Daniel Espinoza.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) recorded three saves for the Cougars, while Guilherme Ferreira made eight saves in a winning effort for Concordia. Caldwell held a 19-14 advantage in shots.

The Cougars host C.W. Post University in a non-conference game on Thursday, Sept. 24. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell Field.

CC - 2 1 - 3
Con - 3 1 - 4
Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Facundo Zalazar 2 (Andrew Loughnane), 1:43. 2. Con - Alessandro Persampieri 1 (Marcin Jaworek), 8:35. 3. Con - Ulyses Salceda 1 (Rafael Espinoza), 14:42. 4. CC - Donald Kafer 1 (Justin Miller), 18:19. 5. Con - Rich Heredia 1 (Jorge Bronoquis), 26:25. 6. CC - William Yeates 1 (unassisted), 78:47. 7. Con - Heredia 2 (Daniel Espinoza), 88:53.

Shots: CC - 20; Con - 14
Saves: CC - John Londono 3; Con - Guilherme Ferreira 8
Corners: CC - 6; Con - 4
Fouls: CC - 15; Con - 21
Offsides: CC - 4; Con - 2
Cautions: CC - Costa (43:16); Con - Heredia (74:46)

COUGARS DEFEAT CHESTNUT HILL IN MEN'S SOCCER FOR FIRST VICTORY

9-19-09
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Freshman forward William Yeates (Southampton, England/Thornden School) assisted on two goals to lead the Caldwell College men's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Chestnut Hill College in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game Saturday afternoon at the Chestnut Hill Soccer Field. The win is the first of the season for the Cougars (1-3), who also opened conference play with today's match. The Griffins fall to 1-4-1 overall, 0-2-1 in the CACC with the loss.

Caldwell got on the scoreboard early, as freshman forward Facundo Zalazar (Buenos Aires City, Argentina/San Agustin) scored his first goal as a Cougar in the sixth minute off an assist from junior forward Rob Arena (Sparta, NJ/Sparta). In the 34th minute, Yeates set up a goal by freshman midfielder Chris Skarbelis (North Andover, MA/Leonardtown) for a 2-0 lead. Then in the 79th minute, senior midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe), pictured, knocked home a rebound off Yeates' shot to notch his first goal of the season.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) earned his first career shutout with five saves in goal for Caldwell. Mike Goldstein played the first half for Chestnut Hill and made four saves, while P.J. Tucker was not credited with a save in the second half.

Caldwell plays CACC newcomer Concordia College on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The game starts at 3:00 p.m. in Bronxville, N.Y.

CC - 2 1 - 3
CH - 0 0 - 0
Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Facundo Zalazar 1 (Rob Arena), 5:54. 2. CC - Chris Skarbelis 2 (William Yeates), 33:24). 3. Justin Miller 1 (Yeates), 78:59.

Shots: CC - 16; CHC - 12
Saves: CC - John Londono 5; CHC - Mike Goldstein (45:00) 4, P.J. Tucker (45:00) 0, Team 1
Corners: CC - 4; CHC - 7
Fouls: CC - 23; CHC - 19
Offsides: CC - 3; CHC - 2
Cautions: CC - none; CHC - Fernandez (18:25), Pugliese (57:54), Blanton (57:54), O'Connor (80:42)

DOWLING BLANKS COUGARS IN MEN'S SOCCER, 3-0

9-16-09
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BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team was defeated by Dowling College, 3-0 in a non-conference match Wednesday afternoon at Golden Lions Field. The loss keeps the Cougars winless on the season at 0-3, while the Golden Lions, who advanced to the national finals last season, even their record at 3-3.

The game remained in a scoreless tie until the 41st minute, when Moussa Keita scored an unassisted goal off a free kick to give Dowling a 1-0 lead. Less than four minutes into the second half, Corey Desmond finished a cross from Chris Cano for a two-goal advantage. Lamine Traore completed the scoring with a tally in the 64th minute, with Carl Rydin earning the assist.

Caldwell sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) made a career-high 10 saves in goal for the Cougars. Dowling's Chris Kucera recorded two saves to earn the shutout.

The Cougars begin Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference play on Saturday, Sept. 19, with a game at Chestnut Hill College. The kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in Philadelphia, Penn.

CC - 0 0 - 0
DC - 1 2 - 3
Scoring Summary: 1. DC - Moussa Keita 4 (unassisted), 40:38. 2. DC - Corey Desmond 1 (Chris Cano), 49:25). 3. DC - Lamine Traore 4 (Carl Rydin), 63:50.

Shots: CC - 4; DC - 26
Saves: CC - John Londono 10; DC – Chris Kucera 2
Corners: CC - 1; DC - 7
Fouls: CC - 11; DC - 18
Offsides: CC - 0; DC - 0
Cautions: CC - Bibbs (85:45); DC - Schneider (32:40); Ortega (69:06)

CALDWELL MEN'S SOCCER STUMBLES AT QUEENS

9-8-09
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FLUSHING, N.Y. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team lost a non-conference game to Queens College, 2-1 Tuesday afternoon at Queens Campus Field. The defeat keeps the Cougars winless on the season at 0-2, while the Knights improve to 2-2.

Queens struck first in the sixth minute, when Adam Maliniak headed home a cross from Elhadji Mbou for a 1-0 lead. In the 37th minute, the Cougars were awarded a penalty kick following a Queens foul in the penalty area. Junior defender Olof Engh (Karlstad, Sweden) took the kick, but goalkeeper Julio Rodriguez made the save. Junior forward Rob Arena (Sparta, NJ/Sparta), left, pounced on the loose ball and scored his first goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1. The game remained tied into the second half until Maliniak gave the Knights the lead for good with an unassisted goal in the 61st minute.

Sophomore goalkeeper John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) recorded nine saves in goal for Caldwell, while Rodriquez finished with one save for Queens.

The Cougars play their first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 12, when they host defending Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference champion Post University. The kick-off is set for 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Field.

CC - 1 0 - 1
QC - 1 1 - 2
Scoring Summary: 1. QC – Adam Maliniak 2 (Elhadji Mbou), 5:14. 2. CC – Rob Arena 1 (Olof Engh), 36:37. 3. QC – Maliniak 3 (unassisted), 60:21.

Shots: CC - 9; QC - 23
Saves: CC - John Londono 9, Team 1; QC – Julio Rodriquez 1, Team 1
Corners: CC - 5; QC- 5
Fouls: CC - 8; QC - 12
Offsides: CC - 1; QC - 3
Cautions: CC - Loughnane (87:03); QC - Dele (75:13)

SKARBELIS NAMED CACC CO-ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Aug. 31, 2009 - Freshman midfielder Chris Skarbelis (N. Andover, MA/Leonardtown) was selected the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men's Soccer Co-Rookie of the Week, the league announced today in its first weekly release of the 2009 season. Skarbelis scored the Cougars' only goal in the season-opening 2-1 loss to Bloomsburg University on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Nyack College Tournament. (more)

COUGARS DROP MEN'S SOCCER SEASON OPENER TO BLOOMSBURG

8-27-09
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NYACK, N.Y. – The Caldwell College men’s soccer team opened its 2009 season with a 2-1 loss to Bloomsburg University Thursday afternoon at the Nyack Tournament. The defeat marks the first season-opening loss since 2006 for the Cougars, who were 11-7-1 last season. The game also marked the first contest of the year for the Huskies (1-0).

Caldwell jumped out to a quick start with a goal just three minutes and forty seconds into the game. Freshman midfielder Nick Bibbs (Ardmore, PA/Lower Merion) blasted a shot from 25 yards out that clanged off the post. Fellow freshman Chris Skarbelis (N. Andover, MA/Leonardtown) knocked home the rebound for his first collegiate goal and a 1-0 Cougar lead. The Huskies pulled even in the 36^th minute, when Tyler Phillips scored off an assist from Paul Lamb. A little over four minutes later, Bloomsburg’s Tom Kovak headed home a rebound to put the Huskies on top 2-1.

Goalkeeper David Leiendecker kept the Cougars off the scoreboard the rest of the way, making three second-half saves to preserve the lead. He finished with five saves, while Caldwell sophomore John Londono (West New York, NJ/Memorial) also recorded five saves.

The Cougars wrap up play at the Nyack Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a non-conference game against American International. The kick-off is set for 1:30 p.m.

CC - 1 0 - 1

BU - 2 0 - 2
Scoring Summary: 1. CC - Chris Skarbelis 1 (Nick Bibbs), 3:40. 2. BU - Tyler Phillips 1 (Paul Lamb), 35:33. 3. BU - Tom Kovak 1 (unassisted), 39:52.
Shots: CC - 12; BU - 19
Saves: CC – John Londono 5, Team 1; BU – David Leiendecker 5
Corners: CC - 5; BU - 7
Fouls: CC - 8; BU - 21
Offsides: CC - 2; BU - 1
Cautions: CC - Zalazar (78:03); BU - McGee (20:40), Phillips (77:48)

CALDWELL MEN'S SOCCER PICKED SIXTH IN CACC PRESEASON POLL

8-11-09
CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team was selected to finish sixth in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference's 2009 Preseason Poll, released today. The Cougars, who finished first during the regular season with a conference record of 8-1-1, received two first-place votes and a total of 99 points in the poll conducted by the league's 12 head coaches.

The Cougars, coached by Jamie Nash, finished the 2008 season with an overall record of 11-7-1 and advanced to the CACC Tournament semifinals for the sixth straight year. The team’s performance earned Nash his first CACC Coach of the Year award. Among the returnees is senior midfielder Justin Miller (Monroe, NJ/Monroe), pictured, who has tallied 31 points in his career at Caldwell. Other seniors include defenders Justin Everett (Stewartstown, PA/Kennard Dale) and Kyle Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny), and midfielders Peter Carlsson (Lycke, Sweden) and Mark Costa (Nutley, NJ/Nutley).

Post, which eliminated the Cougars in the semifinals of the CACC Tournament en route to winning the championship, received six first-place votes and totaled 129 points to earn the top spot in the Preseason Poll. Dominican garnered 117 points and one first-place vote, while Wilmington was tabbed third with 109 points. The CACC welcomes Concordia College into the league this season as the Clippers move from the East Coast Conference.

The Cougars begin the 2009 season on Aug. 27 against Bloomsburg University at the Nyack Tournament in Nyack, N.Y

2009 CACC Men's Soccer Preseason Poll

	School	2008 Records	Points
1.	Post (6)	14-4-3 (6-2-2)	127
2.	Dominican (1)	11-4-2 (7-1-2)	117
3.	Wilmington	9-9-2 (4-5-1)	109
4.	Philadelphia (2)	11-6-3 (6-3-1)	103
5.	Bloomfield	10-7-2 (7-2-1)	102
6.	Caldwell (2)	11-7-1 (8-1-1)	99
7.	Holy Family (1)	9-12-1 (4-6)	85
8.	Nyack	6-13-1 (3-7)	63
9.	Felician	6-10-1 (3-7)	44
10.	Concordia	5-9-3 (0-5-3 ECC)	33
11.	Goldey-Beacom	3-13 (2-8)	27
12.	Chestnut Hill	2-17-1 (1-9)	25

() - First-place votes

Archived stories

5-29-09: WALTERS, BENNETT NAMED ARTHUR ASHE SCHOLAR ATHLETES BY DIVERSE MAGAZINE
11-12-08: BENNETT SELECTED TO DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION FIRST TEAM
11-4-08: BENNETT, NASH GARNER CACC MEN'S SOCCER SPECIAL AWARDS
11-1-08: PAIRINGS SET FOR CACC SOCCER TOURNAMENTS
10-21-08: ECAC HONORS BENNETT WITH MEN'S SOCCER WEEKLY AWARD
10-20-08: BENNETT SELECTED CACC MEN'S SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK
9-2-08: COSTA CHOSEN CACC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
8-12-08: CALDWELL MEN'S SOCCER SELECTED THIRD IN CACC PRESEASON POLL

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