Men's Soccer

2014-15 Men's Soccer News

  • Willamette Men's Soccer Ready to take on 2015 Schedule
    June 01, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- After finishing just one point out of first place in the Northwest Conference standings in 2014, the Willamette University men's soccer team is looking forward to the 2015 season. The Bearcats have announced their schedule, which includes seven home games against NWC opponents, plus five non-conference home games.
  • Jensen Signs Up for Second Year with Kitsap Pumas
    January 28, 2015
    BREMERTON, WASH. -- Former Willamette University men's soccer midfielder Trevor Jensen ('14) has signed a contract to play for a second season with the Kitsap Pumas of the United Soccer Leagues (USL). The Pumas, who compete in the Northwest Division of the Premier Development League, first signed Jensen last season.
  • Calder Named Third Team All-West Region by NSCAA
    December 12, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University men's soccer goalkeeper Braydon Calder (Jr., Philomath, OR/Philomath HS) has been named Third Team All-West Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA). Calder helped the Bearcats achieve a 13-5-2 overall record, including 10-2-2 (2nd place) in the Northwest Conference.
  • Four Bearcats are Chosen First Team All-NWC, Fobi is Coach of the Year
    November 12, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Four members of the Willamette University men's soccer team have been chosen First Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2014 season, and Head Coach Lloyd Fobi has been named NWC Coach of the Year, in voting by the league's head coaches. In addition, one Bearcat was named Second Team All-NWC.
  • Bearcats are Seventh in Final Regular Season West Region Rankings
    November 11, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- A strong finish to the season in which the Bearcats went 9-1-2 in their last 12 games, has earned the Willamette University men's soccer team at #7 ranking in the final regular season NCAA Division III West Region Poll released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
  • Bearcats Pull Away from Wildcats for 4-1 Win in Men's Soccer
    November 08, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Fabian Guerrero (So., F, Salem, OR/South Salem HS) scored on a rebound for Willamette University at 72:35 to break a 1-1 tie and the Bearcats went on to a 4-1 win over rival Linfield College on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Sparks Field. Seven Bearcats earned a goal or an assist during the game.
  • Men's Soccer Team Aiming for Most Wins Since 1991
    November 07, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- In their final weekend, the Willamette University men's soccer team will try to cap off a great season. On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Bearcats will aim for their 13th win of the year, which would be the program's highest total since going 13-6-2 in 1991.
  • Whitman Slips Past Bearcats, 2-1, in Northwest Conference Action
    November 02, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Riley Paul scored a goal for Whitman College at 58:17 to break a 1-1 tie, and the Missionaries kept Willamette University from scoring the rest of the way for a 2-1 victory over the Bearcats at Sparks Field on Sunday, Nov. 2.
  • Willamette Ties Whitworth 0-0 in Two Overtimes to Remain in First Place
    November 01, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University, ranked #9 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, battled Whitworth University, ranked #3 in the West Region, to a 0-0 tie in two overtimes on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Sparks Field. Whitworth also is ranked #22 in the nation in the NCAA Division III Poll released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The Bearcats moved to 12-4-2 overall, while Whitworth ended the game at 13-1-3 on the season. With the tie, Willamette remained in first place in the Northwest Conference at 9-1-2 (29 points). University of Puget Sound is second at 9-2-1 (28 points) and Whitworth is third at 8-1-3 (27 points).
  • Willamette Men's Soccer Looks to Continue Historic Run
    October 31, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Last weekend the Bearcats took sole possession of first place in the Northwest Conference standings for the first time this season and will get set to defend that title this weekend when they host Whitworth University on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Whitman College on Sunday, Nov. 2. Game times are set for 1:30 p.m. (PDT).
  • Calder Chosen NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
    October 28, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Braydon Calder (Jr., GK, Philomath, OR/Philomath HS) of Willamette University has been named Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts in a pair of wins on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26. It is the third time this season that Calder has been chosen for NWC Student-Athlete of the Week honors.
  • Hishmeh Selected NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for Third Time
    October 28, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University forward Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week after helping the Bearcats win conference road games on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26. He recorded his sixth and seventh game-winning goals of the season.
  • Willamette Advances to #9 in West Region Rankings
    October 28, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's soccer team has moved up one spot into the #9 ranking in this week's NCAA Division III West Region Poll released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Willamette is 12-4-1 overall, including 9-1-1 in the Northwest Conference.
  • Willamette Defeats Puget Sound 1-0 to Take First Place in NWC Standings
    October 26, 2014
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., F, Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) scored his 13th goal the season and the Willamette University defense shut out University of Puget Sound, as the Bearcats defeated the Loggers, 1-0, on Sunday, Oct. 26 to claim sole possession of first place in the Northwest Conference standings.
  • Bearcats Keep Pace for First Place in NWC with Win over Pacific Lutheran
    October 25, 2014
    PARKLAND, WASH. -- Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., F, Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) recorded his sixth-game winning goal of the season when he scored in the 72nd minute of the game to give Willamette University a 3-2 win over Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Oct. 25. The goal came after the ball bounced off the crossbar on a shot from JulianĀ Hanlon-Austin (So., F, Portland, OR/Grant HS) and Hishmeh shot it in off the rebound.
  • Bearcats Hit the Road for Crucial Weekend Series
    October 23, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- With just five games remaining in the 2014 regular season, the Willamette University men's soccer team is on a mission to win its first Northwest Conference championship in program history.
  • Willamette Moves into West Region Rankings at #10
    October 22, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University has moved into the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer West Region Poll this week and is ranked #10. The Bearcats, 10-4-1 overall and 7-1-1 in the Northwest Conference, are 6-0-1 in their last seven matches. The poll was compiled by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
  • Martin Honored as NWC Men's Soccer Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
    October 21, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Kevin Martin (Sr., D, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA/Francis Parker School) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his play during road games at George Fox University on Friday, Oct. 17 and at Pacific University on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Bearcats shut out George Fox 2-0 and blanked Pacific 1-0.
  • Thompson Scores Goal with 3:53 Left, as Willamette Wins at Pacific, 1-0
    October 19, 2014
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Jesse Thompson (Jr., F, Santa Ynez, CA/Santa Ynez HS) scored on a shot from 10 yards out with 3:53 remaining in the game to send Willamette University to a 1-0 victory over Pacific University on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Hanson Stadium. Thompson had re-entered the game less than a minute before scoring the game-winner.
  • Willamette Scores Twice in Last 12 Minutes to Defeat George Fox, 2-0
    October 17, 2014
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- Willamette University scored two goals in the final 12 minutes to break a 0-0 tie and defeat George Fox University, 2-0, in men's soccer night game at the Austin Sports Complex on Friday, Oct. 17. WU overcame wet and rainy conditions to earn the road win.
  • Bearcats Get Set to Kick Off Second Half of Conference Play
    October 16, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Since beginning Northwest Conference play, the Willamette University men's soccer team has achieved a 5-1-1 record. The Bearcats will be looking to continue their success this weekend as they take on two NWC opponents.
  • Calder Earns Second NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
    October 14, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- For the second time in the last three weeks, Braydon Calder (Jr., GK, Philomath, OR/Philomath HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week. His most recent award was for the week ending on Oct. 12.
  • Hishmeh Scores as Bearcats Down Linfield, 1-0, in Men's Soccer
    October 11, 2014
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., F, Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) scored the game's only goal at 70:30 and the Willamette University Bearcats defeated archrival Linfield College, 1-0, on Saturday, Oct. 11 in a Northwest Conference game.
  • Bearcats Begin Five-Game Road Trip Against Rival Linfield
    October 10, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- After playing four straight games at home, the Willamette University menā??s soccer team will begin a five-game road trip to close out the month of October on Saturday, Oct. 11, against Northwest Conference rival Linfield College. Kick off is set for 2:30 p.m. (PDT) in McMinnville.
  • Hishmeh Earns Second NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
    October 07, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- After scoring his second hat trick of the season Sunday against George Fox, Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., F, Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Oct. 5.
  • Hishmeh Nets a Hat Trick in Willamette's 4-1 Win over George Fox
    October 05, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., F, Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) scored two goals in the first half and converted a penalty kick in the second half, to lead Willamette University to a 4-1 victory over George Fox University on Sunday, Oct. 5 at Sparks Field. WU improved to 7-4-1 overall, 4-1-1 in the Northwest Conference. GFU fell to 2-8-1, 0-6-0 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats and Boxers Tie 1-1 in Two Overtimes in NWC Men's Soccer
    October 04, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University and Pacific University each scored a goal within a two-minute span in the first half, but neither team scored again, as the Bearcats and the Boxers played to a 1-1 tie in two overtimes during a Northwest Conference men's soccer game on Saturday, Oct. 4.
  • Bearcats Put Winning Streak On Line Against Boxers and Bruins
    October 03, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University menā??s soccer team will put its two-game winning streak on the line this weekend - Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5 - against Pacific University of Oregon and George Fox University (Ore.). Both games will kick off at 2:30 p.m. (PDT) on Sparks Field.
  • Calder Earns NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
    September 30, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- After back-to-back wins this past weekend over last year's second place teams in the conference, Braydon Calder (Jr., GK, Philomath, OR/Philomath HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Sept. 28.
  • Bearcat Trio Scores in 3-1 Win Over Lutes of Pacific Lutheran
    September 28, 2014
    SALEM, ORE. -- In a battle for second place in the Northwest Conference standings, Willamette University's men's soccer team defeat Pacific Lutheran University (Wash.), 3-1, behind goals from three different Bearcats Sunday at Sparks Field.
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