Novy leads RMU in 2011 season opener! 
LINCOLN, IL - Robert Morris University's Tyler Novy (junior; Springfield, IL)scored two goals, including what proved to be the game-winner as the Eagles defeated Lincoln Christian University 3-2.
Matt Robinson (freshman; Mendota, IL) and Novy helped Robert Morris (1-0) to a 2-1 halftime lead. LC's Chris Strohbeck, who scored the Red Lions' goal in the first half, tied the game at 2 before Novy broke the tie with about 15 minutes to play.
Springfield Athlete recognized on 2010 USCAA Post-  Season Award Team!
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - With the conclusion of their Fall National Championships, the USCAA has announced their post-season award teams.
Representing the Springfield men's soccer program from Rochester, IL is Todd (TC) Byerly. TC, a senior, was selected to the 2010 USCAA National All-Academic Team.
USCAA Players of the Week 
October 11th - 17th, 2010
Newport News, VA
Men's Soccer Co-Player of the Week
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Tyler Novy (sophomore; Springfield, IL) is the Men's Soccer Co-Player of the Week. The Springfield forward scored six goals and added one assist in three victories this week. He added a hat-trick in Saturday's win at Faith Baptist Bible College to finish a suburb week. Tyler's offensive output helped the Eagles improve to 5-9 with wins over Lincoln Christian University and Baptist Bible College from Springfield, MO.
Decatur stand-out Tory Goodman set for Springfield Eagles in 2010!
Springfield, IL - Robert Morris University-Springfield Men's Soccer Coach Pat Phillips has strengthened his backline and he didn't go very far to do it, reaching just east of the Capital for Decatur Eisenhower defender Tory Goodman.
Tory is a four-year varsity player who spent his freshman and sophomore seasons as a striker. As a junior, Tory made the move to defender and became the anchor of the Eisenhower's defense in his final two campaigns.
The newest Springfield Eagle is also a product of Midstate Soccer Club in Decatur, IL, where he played in the backfield. Coach Phillips expects Tory to compete for a starting position on the Eagles back line immediately. "With Tory's experience at the club level and competing in some strong College Showcases this summer, I will expect him to come into camp prepared for the college game," said Coach Phillips. "We are excited to add Tory to our program and expect Tory to be a great representative of the University for the next four years."
Tory will pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree at the University's Springfield, IL Campus.
Pictured below with Tory and Coach Pat Phillips (right) are his mother and father, Terri and Barry Goodman.
2009 USCAA Post-Season Awards!
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - During the USCAA National Soccer Banquet, the 2009 USCAA Post-Season Awards were announced. Three Robert Morris University men's soccer players were recognized.
2009 USCAA National Academic All-America Team 
Alexander James (senior; Springfield, IL; pictured at right)
Jorge De La Fuente (senior; Springfield, IL)
2009 USCAA Honorable Mention All-America Team
Nick Platipodis (freshman; St. Louis, MO)
James is a repeat from 2008 on the academic team.
Congratulations!
2009 Season Outlook!
Robert Morris men's soccer coach Pat Phillips has a core group of seven returning players, including six starters, to build around.
"It's probably the first time in three years that we've at least had a nucleus to build on," stated Phillips. "It seems to be gaining chemistry and balance on and off the field. There's a little more balance than we had in the past."
"We have a proven goal scorer in Jorge De La Fuente and Zach Lloyd is one of the best keepers I've seen around. Zach has the skill of a Division I player, but is a bit undersized."
De La Fuente, a senior forward, is the Eagles' leading returning scorer with 14 goals. He was voted last season to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association All-American Honorable Mention Team.
Lloyd, a Springfield College transfer, replaces Donnie Broughton, who has moved to defense. Joining them in the backline are returning starter Coltin Packingham and Pat Boyer, who played at Springfield College. Freshman Nick Platipodis from St. Louis will be a welcome addition to the backfield.
Juniors Billy Bucci and Alexander James are seasoned midfielders. Tyler Novy is a key newcomer to the midfield.
"If we can start the season off on a positive note and sustain through the month of September, we should be pretty strong in October with the majority of our games played at home."
2008 USCAA Post-Season Awards!
2008 USCAA National All-Academic Team
Anthony Newey (junior; Windsor, Canada)*
Justin Leopold (senior; Petersburg, IL)
Alexander James (sophomore; Springfield, IL)
2008 USCAA Honorable Mention All-American
Jorge De La Fuente (junior; Springfield, IL)
*indicates repeat selection from 2007
Congratulations to all these young men!
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