Luke Holmes is a special talent who has made a name for himself at two levels of collegiate soccer. Holmes spent three seasons at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. He became the program’s most prolific goalscorer, tallying an incredible 70 goals during his time with NDC Head Coach Michael McBride. Holmes added 25 assists for a total of 164 points in his time with the Falcons. Holmes would then transfer to the University of Akron, a program fresh
A trio of former Zips – Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie and Zarek Valentin – were among the 28 players called in by U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team head coach Caleb Porter to an eight-day training camp from Dec. 15-23 in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. The team will train at the Premier Sports Campus, which recently hosted the 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase and the Nike International Friendlies. “At every camp we expect to push the group forward by
The next time Walsh University’s Ben Truax steps on a pitch, it likely will be as a professional. Truax, a Mansfield (OH) native, was one of 65 players selected for the Tourbeau Sports Group College Soccer Showcase in Orange Beach, Alabama. Click here to hear from TSG President Chase Neidig. Or take a moment to listen to sportswriter Rudy Roediger talk about Ohio’s best kept secret: the men’s soccer program at Notre Dame College. If you have trouble accessing
Major League Soccer today announced the initial list of 52 college seniors from 31 Division I schools who have been invited to participate in the 2012 adidas MLS Player Combine. The annual player combine will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Jan. 6-10, and is closed to the public. The initial player list was determined by a panel of Division I college coaches, representing all conferences, who nominated and voted for players in conjunction with MLS coaches. These players will be
Junior Christian Earnest continued his scoring binge with his 14th of the season to lead Notre Dame to a 4-0 victory over Lake Erie in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division II Championship Sunday night at Korb Field. With the win, the Falcons (19-0-0) secured their first undefeated season in program history and their first ECAC crown in their first appearance. Earnest, who recorded 14 goals and four assists in 19 matches, broke a scoreless tie in the seventh minute, assisted
What started as a dream night for Akron native Matt Dagilis turned into a nightmare as the Zips fell to Western Michigan 4-3 on penalty kicks in the MAC Men’s Soccer Championship. Dagilis appeared to be the hero for his hometown squad after scoring the first goal of the match, but Lady Luck quickly turned her back on Akron in this battle between the David and Goliath of the MAC. It was a match that was dominated by Akron (13-3-4),
Junior Forward Christian Earnest (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) is NDC's second leading goal scorer. The Eastern College Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Committee announced the field and host for the 2011 ECAC Division II Men’s Soccer Championship today. The field will feature three teams: the Storm of Lake Erie College (Ohio), the Falcons of Notre Dame College (Ohio) and the Tigers of Salem International University (W.Va.). The competition will be played over two days, Nov. 12-13, at Korb Field in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Notre Dame
U.S. Soccer has named Caleb Porter the head coach of the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team, effective immediately. Porter will lead the U-23 team in its quest to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games when they compete in CONCACAF qualifying in March next year. In addition to Porter, U.S. Soccer has hired former U.S. international and three-time World Cup veteran Tab Ramos to coach the U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team. “We are excited to have Caleb join our National Team program,” said
The pressure of a two-goal deficit within the opening 40 minutes was not apparent on Head Coach Michael “Mac” McBride this evening. The coach sat in his typical spot next to the bench. Cool and calm. Collected and focused on watching his team. Missed by the casual spectator was his passion, hidden by the calm exterior. Missed was the focus on success inside the 11-year Notre Dame Men’s Soccer coach. His team opened the second half with a newfound drive,
