Soccer - The Eastern Echo

Inaugural ‘Memorial Day Classic’ ends in defeat for AFC Ann Arbor

By Robert Sherman · Monday, May 25, 2015

Amateur Football Club Ann Arbor were defeated 2-1 by Sporting Michigan Soccer Club in what was billed as the “Inaugural Memorial Day Classic” Monday afternoon at Hollway Field in Ann Arbor, Mich., after taking an early lead.

AFC Ann Arbor defenseman Kyle Breitmeyer fires a shot on goal in the first half of Ann Arbor's 4-0 victory over Oakland United FC at Hollway Field on May 15, 2015.

AFC Ann Arbor win first league game, 4-0

By Robert Sherman · Friday, May 15, 2015

AFC Ann Arbor scored three goals in the second half to defeat Oakland United FC by a score of 4-0 in a Great Lakes Premier League match Friday evening at Hollway Field in Ann Arbor, the first in league play for both teams.

Excited atmosphere in inaugural match for AFC Ann Arbor

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, May 2, 2015

Amateur Football Club Ann Arbor hosted San Marino Football Club, a soccer team out of Troy Mich., in the team’s first match of their inaugural season in the Great Lakes Premier League, losing 2-1 on Friday evening at Holloway Field in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Women’s Soccer Schedule Preview

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The fall schedule for the Eastern Michigan University woman’s soccer team was released Wednesday and is highlighted by trips to the University of Michigan, a home stand against rival Western Michigan and senior night against Southern Illinois.

Eagles cruise past IPFW 2-0 in last match of spring

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, March 28, 2015

Senior forward Megan Trapp scored in the 45 minute of the first half on Saturday as the Eastern Michigan University soccer team topped the Indiana at Purdue University at Fort Wayne Mastodons’ 2-0 in the team’s final spring season match of the year in Ypsilanti.

Eagles fall to Oakland University 3-2 in spring clash

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, March 22, 2015

A goal in the second minute wasn’t enough for the Eastern Michigan University soccer team to beat Oakland University in a spring season match, as the Eagles drop the match 3-2 on Saturday.

The seniors of Eastern Michigan soccer say goodbye

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Emily Dzik, Molli Krick, Bianca Rossi, Chelsie Oddan, Marisa Kosikowski, Angela Vultaggio, Martha Stevens and Jenna O’Dell are all wrapping up their time with the Eastern Michigan University soccer team. I was able to talk with all but three of them in a round-table discussion about their experiences as Eagles before their game against Bowling Green last week – the regular season finale. I spoke with O’Dell and Oddan after the team’s Senior Day win against Ohio University on Oct. 19. Unfortunately, Vultaggio’s schedule did not permit her to be a part of the story.

Soccer loses heartbreaker to Western Michigan, 3-2 in double overtime

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

The Eastern Michigan soccer team lost a 3-2 heartbreaker in double overtime Sunday afternoon to no. 6 seed Western Michigan, knocking the no. 3 seed Eagles out of the Mid-American Conference playoffs.

Eagles earn second consecutive MAC West regular season title, win 3-0 over Bowling Green

By Al Willman · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team earned a repeat as Mid-American Conference West Division regular season champions with a 3-0 victory over Bowling Green Thursday afternoon.

McCabe records 7th shutout of season, soccer team blanks Western 1-0

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

The Eastern Michigan soccer team snapped a three game road losing streak Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Mid-American Conference rival Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.

Dzik named finalist for Senior CLASS Award

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University athletic department announced Tuesday that senior defender Emily Dzik was named a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award.

Bleachers, press box to be installed at Scicluna Field

By Al Willman · Monday, Oct. 20, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University athletic department announced Monday improvements to Scicluna Field - home of the soccer team.

Eagle of the Week: Chelsie Oddan

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014

Following her game-winning goal in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Ohio University, Eastern Michigan University senior midfielder Chelsie Oddan was selected as the Eastern Echo Eagle of the Week.

Oddan's game-winning goal powers Eagles to 2-1 Senior Day win

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014

A game-winning goal from senior midfielder Chelsie Oddan in the 82nd minute propelled the Eastern Michigan University soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Ohio University at Scicluna Field, Sunday.

EMU soccer wins overtime thriller over Ball State, 2-1

By Andrew Armbruster · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team came from behind to defeat Ball State University, 2-1 in overtime, Sunday. With the win, the Eagles improved to 6-2-1.

McCabe has started all nine games for Eastern this season and has a save percentage of .885.

Eagle of the Week: Megan McCabe

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

Eastern Michigan University junior Megan McCabe is the goalkeeper for the soccer team and this week’s Eagle of the Week.

Soccer looks to improve vs. UIC

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team has started the season with a 3-2-1 record,including three shutouts.

EMU soccer shuts out Oregon St., 2-0

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

After finishing in a 1-1 tie with the University of Oregon, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team defeated Oregon State University 1-0, Sunday in a tight game.

EMU soccer round-up for the week of September 1

By Andrew Armbruster · Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team hit the road for three games this past week. The Eagles went winless in three games, with a 0-2-1 record.

Vultaggio named MAC Offensive Player of the Week

By Al Willman · Monday, Aug. 25, 2014

The Mid-American Conference named senior forward Angela Vultaggio as its Offensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon.