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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 2009 USCAA Honorable Mention All-America Team James is a repeat from 2008 on the academic team. Congratulations! Eagles win in double OT!SPRINGFIELD, IL - With just minutes remaining in the second overtime, Patrick Boyer (junior; Springfield, IL) headed in the game-winning goal off a cross from Tyler Novy (freshman; Springfield, IL) to give the Eagles a 2-1 victory over visiting Northland International. Alexander James (junior; Springfield, IL) tied the game 1-1 for the Eagles with ten minutes remaining in the first half. Zach Lloyd (junior; Springfield, IL) was the Man of the Match in the nets for RMU. Lloyd saved a Northland penalty kick in the second half to force overtime. RMU is now 5-8-1. Eagles trounce Finlandia!SPRINGFIELD, IL - Tyler Novy (freshman; Springfield, IL) scored three goals and Jorge De La Fuente (senior; Springfield, IL) added two to lead Robert Morris University to an 8-1 win over Finlandia. De La Fuente assisted on two other goals (including one of Novy's) and Novy added an assist as well for the Eagles, who improved to 4-5-1 for the season. Billi Bucci (junior; Springfield, IL), Josh Townsend (sophomore; Springfield, IL) and Donnie Broughton (sophomore; Pleasant Plains, IL) each added goals for Robert Morris. Brady Smith (freshman; Athens, IL) contributed with two assists. Eagles tie with Faith Baptist!SPRINGFIELD, IL - Tyler Novy (freshman; Springfield, IL) scored on penalty kicks in the first and second half to help the Robert Morris University Eagles battle to a 2-2 tie after two overtimes with the Faith Baptist Eagles. Novy has recorded seven goals on the season. Eagles fall in overtime!BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI - Gaetan Tchamba scored 3 minutes into sudden-death overtime on Sunday to lift Andrews University to a 2-1 victory over Robert Morris University. Tyler Novy (freshman; Springfield, IL) scored an unassisted goal to tie the game with 30 minutes left to play. Novy rallies Robert Morris!JACKSONVILLE, IL - Tyler Novy (freshman; Springfield, IL) had a goal and an assist Monday to lead the Robert Morris University Eagles to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the MacMurray College Highlanders. Novy scored to tie the game in the 70th minute on an assist from Jake Nein (freshman; Springfield, IL). Nick Platipodis (freshman; St. Louis, MO) gave Robert Morris the lead in the 75th minute. Robert Morris improves to 3-1. Robert Morris triumphs!MILWAUKEE, WI - Jorge De La Fuente (senior; Springfield, IL) scored with a 1:20 left in regulation to lift the Robert Morris University Eagles' past North Central College (MN) 1-0. Eagles' goalie Zach Lloyd (junior; Springfield, IL) recorded 10 saves for his first shutout of the season. Robert Morris improved to 2-1 while North Central dropped to 0-2. 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 2008 USCAA Honorable Mention All-American *indicates repeat selection from 2007 Congratulations to all these young men!
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