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‘Soob,’ ‘DOOP’ and ‘U’: Philadelphia Union match day guide

Chris Sletvold April 24, 2024

Soccer is my favorite sport to watch live. The atmosphere and constant action make for a unique experience, even compared to other sports. With the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season in full swing,...

The team celebrates after their win over VCU.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ATLANTIC 10.

Women’s soccer rides hot streak to A10 semifinal

Aaron Tully November 16, 2021

The St. Joe’s women’s soccer team slayed the beast that had been a thorn in their side for years.  After going winless in their first nine games of the season and not scoring a goal in the first...

The women’s club soccer team in a group huddle before the game.
PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Women’s club soccer back in action

Matt Charleston October 26, 2021

The St. Joe’s women’s club soccer team kicked off the season with an optimistic outlook.  After not having a season since 2019 due to covid-19, the team played its second game of this year against...

GRAPHIC: CHRIS KLINE ’23/ THE HAWK

Parisian Perfection

Alex Manduca September 8, 2021

This past spring, France’s most successful and wealthy football club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), failed to win a single French domestic title and crashed out of the UEFA Champions League; the most prestigious...

Booth described the Sons of Ben as the standard for what Philadelphia sports fans can be.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MORGAN TENCZA/BROTHERLY GAME

St. Joe’s grad turned Philadelphia Union supporters’ group leader

Riley Frain April 20, 2021

During his time at St. Joe’s, Adam Booth ’13 could always be found front and center of the student section in Hagan Arena cheering on the men’s and women’s basketball teams. After four years of...

Cappelletti put in a 15 save performance against nationally ranked West Virginia University.
PHOTO COURTSEY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Freshman goalkeeper wins A-10 Defensive Player of the Week

Christopher Kline March 16, 2021

Freshman goalie Katie Cappelletti was challenged early in her college career against No. 7 West Virginia, but the first-year player proved she could play with the country’s elite.  With a 15 save performance,...

What you should know: A-10 postpones fall sports until 2021

What you should know: A-10 postpones fall sports until 2021

Tyler Nice August 14, 2020

The Atlantic 10 (A-10) Conference, in conjunction with its member institutions, postponed fall conference-sponsored athletic contests and championships until spring 2021, according to a July 17 announcement. Commissioner...

Wallace was Delaware Player of the Year in 2017. PHOTO: Luke Malanga '20

Bryce Wallace makes immediate impact for men’s soccer

Christopher Kline October 1, 2019

After a year of biding his time on the sidelines, sophomore forward Bryce Wallace planned to show off his skills and leadership on the pitch this season. So far that plan has been in full effect. Two...

Watkins (left) and Fornaro (right) both started 18 games last season. PHOTO: Charley Rekstis '20

Fornaro, Watkins look to lead as new captains

Michael Droogan September 17, 2019

With co-captains senior defenseman Mike Fornaro and junior midfielder Aidan Watkins leading the way, the St. Joe’s men’s soccer team is poised to make a run at the Atlantic 10 Tournament this year. The...

Cuccio (left) and Perrott (right) have held opponents to 0.83 goals against per game this season. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/ THE HAWK

Goalkeepers step up for women’s soccer

Michael Droogan September 10, 2019

Following the graduation of all time wins leader, Grace Bendon ’19, the women’s soccer team has found not one, but two keepers to take her place. Senior Cameron Perrott and freshman Emily Cuccio have...

Grace Bendon is the winningest goalkeeper in St. Joe's women's soccer history. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Goalkeeper leads dialogue on LGBTQ experience

Ana Faguy April 30, 2019

Grace Bendon was a 16-year-old sophomore in high school and a stand-out soccer player when she and her former girlfriend went public with their relationship. “I was nervous about what the upperclassmen...

Sophomore defender David Grana controls the ball on the field against Drexel University.

Maric and Grana receive Atlantic 10 accolades

Ryan Flood November 27, 2018

For the first time in 15 years, the St. Joe’s  men’s soccer program has garnered an Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team player, junior forward Leon Maric. Sophomore defender David Grana also received...

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