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Dale Smith (junior; Springfield, IL) Congratulations! Eagles fall to Lake-County!Daniel Mandez scored twice to lead Robert Morris-Lake County (USCAA #1 ranking) past Robert Morris-Springfield 3-1. Andrew Prince (freshman; Springfield, IL) had the lone goal for Springfield. Eagles, senior's drop heartbreaker!On Saturday, October 13, Robert Morris-Springfield played host to visiting Heartland College on a day when the Eagles were honoring seniors Jonathan Perez (Veracruz, Mexico) and Dejan Trencevski (Skopje, Macedonia). A fast-paced match from the opening whistle, both teams saw goal-scoring chances snuffed by each opposing goalkeeper. Midway through the second half, Heartland capitalized on Robert Morris error to grab the lead. The Eagles continued to the push the attack looking for their equalizer, and with 2-seconds left on the clock Heartland recorded their second goal catching the host on a counter-attack. Seniors Honored "This was the last home match for both these young men and they played their hearts out today." stated 1st-year head coach Patrick Phillips. Greenville stops Eagles!Andy Hack had two goals and one assist and Frankie Ellis added three assists to lead Greenville College past Robert Morris-Springfield 5-1 at SASA Fields. The Eagles' Ryan Umberger (freshman; Nokomis, IL) scored on an assist from Dale Smith (junior; Springfield, IL) with 15 minutes left in the first half. Robert Morris falls to 5-5 for the season. Eagles extend win streak to three!The Robert Morris-Springfield men's soccer team extended their winning streak to three-in-a-row with a last minute goal by Jon Perez (senior; Veracruz, Mexico) to give the Eagles a 1-0 victory at Eureka College. The assist was credited to Andrew Prince (freshman; Springfield, IL). The Eagles are now 5-3 in 2007 and are currently ranked 4th in the latest USCAA National Rankings. Robert Morris improves to 2-2!After a 1-2 start, the Robert Morris men's soccer team improves to 2-2 with a road victory over Moody Bible Institute. Jon Perez (senior; Veracruz, Mexico) and Colton Packingham (freshman; Springfield, IL) each scored a goal in the second half to help the Eagles defeat Moody Bible 3-2. Ryan Umberger (freshman; Nokomis, IL) tallied a goal for Robert Morris in the first half. Colin Wilson (junior; Springfield, IL) got the win in goal. Eagles fall in season opener!Robert Morris-Lake County got two goals apiece by Scottie Malagon (2006 USCAA All-American) and Jose Gavilanes to pace the visiting Eagles past Springfield 4-2 in the season opener for Robert Morris-Springfield. Malagon also registered an assist. Dale Smith (junior; Springfield, IL) and Jon Perez (senior; Veracruz, Mexico) scored unassisted goals for the Springfield Eagles. Lake County held a 13-12 advantage for shots. Goalkeeper Colin Wilson (junior; Springfield, IL) made six saves for Robert Morris-Springfield. 2007 Season Outlook!A new era of soccer begins this fall at Robert Morris College. It will be the first time the men’s and women’s team will be affiliated with the same governing organization, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The men’s soccer program, which began in 1998, was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. After last year’s season, the men’s program left the NAIA for the USCAA, which represents about 50 small colleges. The transfer means the men’s soccer program will join six other sports on Robert Morris’ Springfield campus already aligned with the Newport News, Va., association. At the helm of both programs will be long-time women’s coach Pat Phillips. Philips will welcome back Dejan Trencevski and Jonathan Perez, seniors who played together at Springfield College in Illinois and Lincoln Land Community College, and Canadian sophomore Anthony Newey. “We’re treating this season like we’re starting a brand new program,” said Phillips. “In a lot of ways it really is.” “The men’s and women’s programs are piggybacking on each other with our schedule, or as much as we can.” “Our goals this year are simple,” Phillips said. “We want to get to .500 and make the national tournament.” Others joining the Eagles this season are John Roegge, a transfer from the University of Illinois at Springfield; SCI players Dale Smith and Mike Morris; freshmen Colton Packingham and brothers Andrew Prince & Mike Price, all from Lanphier; Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Justin Timm; Ryan Umberger from Nokomis; Jeremy Brandt and Anthony Barden, freshmen from St. Louis’ St. John Vianney; and Southeast graduate Colin Wilson, who will be in goal for the Eagles. Phillips named new head coach!Patrick Phillips has been named new head men's soccer coach for Robert Morris College in Springfield, IL. Pat has coached the women's Robert Morris soccer team since 2001, and will also assume control of the men's program heading into the 2007 seasons for both squads. Joining Pat on his coaching staff will be Chuck Eguez and Kasey Gerding. Both Chuck and Kasey were coaches in 2006, they will assume larger roles heading into 2007. Coach Eguez will act as Coach Phillips' Associate Head Coach for both the men's and women's squads assisting with recruitment, scheduling, operating and daily field training sessions. Coach Gerding will continue to focus his knowledge on the development of the goalkeepers for Robert Morris while also assisting with recruitment and training of the men's team. "Pat was a solid choice to lead our men's program heading into the USCAA. His background and success at the USCAA level should pay immediate dividends as I look for Robert Morris to be a competitive force right out-of-the-gate," stated Associate Director of Athletics Chris Ryan. |