2018 Men's Soccer News

Southern Virginia Announces Rob Dahl as Men's Soccer Head Coach
Southern Virginia Announces Rob Dahl as Men's Soccer Head Coach

April 25, 2019

BUENA VISTA, Va. — Southern Virginia University Athletic Director Jason Lamb today announced coach Rob Dahl as the new men's soccer head coach.

CNU Announces Hiring of Justin Chezem as Head Men's Soccer Coach
CNU Announces Hiring of Justin Chezem as Head Men's Soccer Coach

December 11, 2018

Following the retirement of Steve Shaw on Monday, Christopher Newport University has named Justin Chezem as head men's soccer coach. Director of Athletics Kyle McMullin announced the elevation of the Captains' long-time assistant coach after Chezem has helped lead CNU men's soccer for the last 12 seasons.

UMW's Justin Carey, CNU's Gabby Gillis Achieve United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Accolades
UMW's Justin Carey, CNU's Gabby Gillis Achieve United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Accolades

December 10, 2018

Postseason awards continue to roll in for a pair of Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) soccer standouts. Washington Mary senior Justin Carey and Christopher Newport senior Gabby Gillis were named to the United Soccer Coaches 2018 Scholar All-America First Team, announced on Monday (Dec. 10).

Seven CAC Soccer Programs Honored as Team Academic Award Recipients
Seven CAC Soccer Programs Honored as Team Academic Award Recipients

December 06, 2018

Seven Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) men's and women's soccer programs were recently recognized by the United Soccer Coaches as 2017-18 College Team Academic Award winners. To be recognized with this distinction, a team must post a grade point average of 3.0 or greater.

Kilby, UMW Men's Soccer Staff Named South Atlantic Region Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches
Kilby, UMW Men's Soccer Staff Named South Atlantic Region Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches

December 03, 2018

United Soccer Coaches has named University of Mary Washington men's soccer head coach Jason Kilby and his staff as the 2018 South Atlantic Region Staff of the Year.  The Eagles finished the season with a 14-1-5 overall record, captured the 2018 Capital Athletic Conference championship, were ranked all season in the top 20, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. The Eagles rank second in the nation in save percentage (.909), fourth in team goals-against average (.380), and sixth in shutout percentage (.650). UMW set a school record for fewest losses in a season, as well as fewest goals allowed.

Mary Washington's Carey and St. Mary's Balogun Collect United Soccer Coaches All-America Honors
Mary Washington's Carey and St. Mary's Balogun Collect United Soccer Coaches All-America Honors

November 30, 2018

Mary Washington senior Justin Carey and St. Mary's junior Khalid Balogun received All-America honors from the United Soccer Coaches. Carey was named a first-team All-American, while Balogun collected second-team accolades. 

Eight CAC Standouts Earn United Soccer Coaches All-South Atlantic Region Recognition
Eight CAC Standouts Earn United Soccer Coaches All-South Atlantic Region Recognition

November 26, 2018

Eight Capital Athletic Conference men's soccer players have been named to the United Soccer Coaches All-South Atlantic Region Team, announced by organized on Monday evening. Mary Washington earned a conference-leading four spots in the all-region squad, while St. Mary's had two players honored, with Salisbury and York both represented by one all-region honoree. 

Mary Washington's Carey, Kilby Earn Top CAC Men's Soccer Awards; Eagles Lead Way With Six All-CAC Selections
Mary Washington's Carey, Kilby Earn Top CAC Men's Soccer Awards; Eagles Lead Way With Six All-CAC Selections

November 07, 2018

Mary Washington senior Justin Carey and head coach Jason Kilby earned top conference honors to headline a contingent of six Eagles on the 2018 All-CAC Men's Soccer Team. 

Mary Washington Heads to Lancaster, Pa. for NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament; Eagles Meet Eastern in First Round
Mary Washington Heads to Lancaster, Pa. for NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament; Eagles Meet Eastern in First Round

November 05, 2018

CAC champion Mary Washington will travel to Lancaster, Pa. for the opening rounds of the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament hosted by Franklin & Marshall.

Mary Washington Captures Back-to-Back CAC Men's Soccer Titles
Mary Washington Captures Back-to-Back CAC Men's Soccer Titles

November 03, 2018

Top-seeded Mary Washington scored in the 59th minute on its way to a 1-0 victory over second-seeded St. Mary's in the CAC men's soccer championship on Saturday at the Battleground Athletic Complex in Fredericksburg, Va. The win is the Eagles second-straight conference crown and 10th overall, most in league history. j

Top Seeds Mary Washington and St. Mary's Advance to CAC Men's Soccer Championship
Top Seeds Mary Washington and St. Mary's Advance to CAC Men's Soccer Championship

October 31, 2018

Top seeds Mary Washington and St. Mary's advanced to the CAC Men's Soccer Championship round with semifinal victories on Wednesday afternoon. 

CAC Players of the Week - Oct. 29
CAC Players of the Week - Oct. 29

October 29, 2018

Last week's action marked the conclusion of the regular season and the opening of CAC postseason play in field hockey, men's soccer, and women's soccer. The CAC volleyball tournament will begin on Tuesday, with the other fall sports continuing postseason competition this week, culminating in the championship games this Saturday, Nov. 3.

Top Four Seeds Defend Home Fields in CAC Men's Soccer Opening Round
Top Four Seeds Defend Home Fields in CAC Men's Soccer Opening Round

October 27, 2018

The top four seeds defended home field advantage in the opening round of the CAC Men's Soccer Tournament on Saturday as Mary Washington, St. Mary's, Salisbury and Frostburg State advanced to the semifinals. 

Mary Washington Claims Top Seed in CAC Men's Soccer Tournament; Postseason Matchups Finalized
Mary Washington Claims Top Seed in CAC Men's Soccer Tournament; Postseason Matchups Finalized

October 24, 2018

Defending champion Mary Washington secured the top seed and homefield advantage on the final day of the CAC men's soccer regular season on Wednesday. The Eagles defeated Southern Virginia 10-0 to lock up the CAC regular season title. The 2018 CAC Men's Soccer Tournament will feature all eight CAC squads in the postseason. 

CAC Players of the Week - Oct. 22
CAC Players of the Week - Oct. 22

October 22, 2018

This week's CAC weekly honors were awarded to Greta Plappert of York field hockey, Shelby Press of Mary Washington field hockey, Brad Moore of St. Mary's men's soccer, Brett Basham of Frostburg State men's soccer, Riley Cook and Haley Eiser of Christopher Newport women's soccer, and Peyton Dunow of Mary Washington volleyball. 

CAC Players of the Week - Oct. 15
CAC Players of the Week - Oct. 15

October 15, 2018

Conference tournament time is quickly approaching with just two weeks of the regular season remaining prior to fall postseason play. This week's weekly awards were collected by Dana Meehling and Sam Keating of York field hockey, Matt Mackenzie of Salisbury men's soccer, Patrick Paolini of St. Mary's men's soccer, Riley Cook of Christopher Newport women's soccer, Kelcie Macomber of Mary Washington women's soccer, and Riley Garrison of Christopher Newport volleyball. Cook, Macomber, and Garrison each earned weekly honors for the second week in a row.