Men's Columns

April 6, 2023 2022 D3soccer.com Men's All-America teams The men's All-America teams for 2022 are final: Matt McDonald, Marvin Sibanda, Griffin Wada, Richard Gillespie (not pictured), and Ben Diffley lead as Players of the Year.
February 20, 2022 Wheaton (Ill.) Names McCrath as Head Coach of Men's Soccer
January 27, 2022 2021 D3soccer.com Men's All-America teams The men's All-America teams for 2021 are final: German Giammattei, Peder Olsen, Richard Gillespie, and Ryan Grady lead as Players of the Year.
October 25, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week 9 A listing of upcoming contests for Oct.25 thru Oct.31 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors as ranked by Massey Ratings.
October 18, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week 8 A listing of upcoming contests for Oct.18 thru Oct.24 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors as ranked by Massey Ratings.
October 11, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week7 A listing of upcoming contests for Oct.11 thru Oct.17 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors as ranked by Massey Ratings.
October 4, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week6 A listing of upcoming contests for Oct. 4 thru Oct. 10 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors as ranked by Massey Ratings.
September 27, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week5 A listing of upcoming contests for Sep. 27 thru Oct. 3 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors.
September 20, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week4 A listing of upcoming contests for Sep. 20 thru 26 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors.
September 13, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week3 A listing of upcoming contests for Sep. 13 thru 19 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors.
September 6, 2021 Top Matches Review An overview of results from Week 1 (9/1 thru 9/5) between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors.
September 1, 2021 Upcoming Top Matches - Week2 A listing of upcoming contests for Sep. 6 thru 12 between top 25 sides and other matches between strong competitors.
January 15, 2020 2019 D3soccer.com Men's All-America teams The men's All-America teams for 2019 are final: German Giammattei, Hunter Olson, Connor Whitacre and AJ Marcucci lead as Players of the Year.
December 7, 2019 Back-to-back titles for Tufts Goals in each half handed the Jumbos the 2-0 win and their foruth title in six years. Amherst was slow to come to life, but made it a game before Tufts second tally.
December 6, 2019 Giammattei's hat-trick puts Amherst in final The Mammoths were too much for Centre in the first men's semifinal, but it was the individual skill, then effort and finally heads-up play of their sophomore striker that led to his hat-trick and the 3-0 win.
December 6, 2019 Tufts in men's final again After three goals during an otherwise back-and-forth 50-50 first half, the Jumbos held Calvin at bay throughout the second half before tallying late for the 4-0 win.
November 13, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 11 Twelve men's teams from the "Atlantic Area" have advanced to the "Big Dance"; seven AQ's / five Pool C. How did they get there? What is their First Round match-up?
November 13, 2019 NCAA Preview Edition The preliminaries are complete. We are now ready for the main event . We know the draw; on paper some teams have an "easier" path than others. Who are Zinner's favorites to reach Greensboro and win it all?
November 13, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 11 Champions are crowned in the Empire 8, Liberty and SUNYAC and on their way to the big dance along with some friends.
November 11, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 11 Who won their tournament and the coveted AQ and how did they get there ...
November 4, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 10 Lords and Knights extending impressively long streaks; Golden Eagles achieve a program best second consecutive post season appearance; Panthers and Prairie Fire looking strong with matching eight game winning streaks; Dutch earn first ever conference title …
November 4, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 10 It’s win or go home time with questions to be answered: another Mammoths / Jumbos match up on the horizon; a changing of the guard in the GNAC; how will the CCC shake out; who will prevail in the NEWMAC this weekend ???
October 31, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 9 Two for the price of one this week with a GOTW featuring the resolute Brewers facing off against the high flying Engineers and a look a the Red Dragons led by senior Wittman Hernandez, top scorer in all NCAA soccer thru Week 9 ...
October 30, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 9 Week 9 saw many teams' seasons come to an end. Others across the region will be finishing up the regular season this week and battling for conference tournaments seeding ...
October 29, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 9 As we near the end of the regular season, conference titles, tournament seeding and Pool C resume building ... some sorting out this past week with much still on the line for many teams ...
October 28, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 9 As the second month of play concludes, conference tournaments and post-season pictures are starting to take shape. The Atlantic region remains stacked, with multiple nationally-ranked squads and some that are hitting their stride at the right time...
October 24, 2019 Zinn's Contenders - Late October We are a bit more than three quarters of the way through the season, the leaves are changing, the summer's heat finally seems to have broken, and Mr. Zinner's Crystal ball is clearing up ...
October 22, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 8 It's Week 8! How did that happen? This week we take a quick trip around the "Midwest" covering some under the radar sides making a move ...
October 22, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 8 Les bons temps rouler for Mammoths, Jumbos right the ship; Engineers knock Monks from unbeaten ranks; Judges return home smiling; Cougars still on top with a challenge against the Beavers upcoming this Saturday …
October 21, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 8 Upsets were the order of the day, some massive, some not so much; not a great week for sides on (former) double-digit unbeaten streaks; Falcons soaring, but Cardinals hit an air pocket; NJAC logjam broken … wait, not so fast …
October 16, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 7 Golden Knights and Bombers in GOTW; Engineers continue hot; battle of Red Dragons; Saints ain't progressing; Bengals roaring; and other results from the Upstate ...
October 15, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 7 As we near the mid point of conference schedules, here's a quick look at some of those off to fast starts ...
October 14, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 7 Captains clear atop CAC; Spartans upset Eagles; Diplomats, Cardinals, and Blue Jays come through late; Maroons’ defense drives season-long streak; NJAC still log jammed; Mavericks halt Lions …
October 14, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 7 Wild week of soccer in New England; Jumbos and Mammoths battle; a shocker from the Beavers; interesting contest for the top of the LEC; turnaround by the Terrier; Jumbos in another upcoming GoTW…
October 8, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 6 It's officially October, which means we are halfway through the regular season! Across the region, teams are starting to battle for regular season conference championships and conference tournament seeding. Let's look across the Midwest and see where the action has been heating up.
October 8, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 6 Our GoTW features a clash between two traditional powers both needing a conference win; Engineers hit double digits; Red Dragons, both of them, topping the table; Spartans impressing year on year; Team of the Week? …
October 7, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 6 Diplomats prevail late, very late; Eagles split a pair; Blue Jays find their way; logjam early in the NJAC; Cardinals, and Generals extend unbeaten streaks …
October 7, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 6 Draws everywhere' conferences races remain wide-open; Jumbos meet their match; Judges UAA opener; upcoming Game of the Week= Game of the Season?
October 3, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 5 & 1/2 Yes, we know it's late but Mani wanted to feature this Liberty League heavyweight contest. Catch up on some other key scores and our latest Team of the Week...
October 2, 2019 Zinn's Contenders - Late September Another two week's into the season, Our intrepid Mr. Zinner is back with another prognostication; teams are sorting out; starting to stabilize at the top; four new sides appear in the 25.
October 1, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 5 Battling Bishops, Little Giants, Duhawks on winning streaks; Wash U's Coach Clarke notches 450th; Golden Eagles looking forward to new home; Britons recovering nicely from early season travails ...
September 30, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 5 Multiple ranked matchups, OT thrillers, and unbeaten streaks that remained intact. The Atlantic area/s best faced tough ties and some recorded statement wins across a stacked slate.
September 24, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 4 October is almost here, and while there are still a number of teams jockeying for conference supremacy, we are far enough into the season to see who is clicking.
September 24, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 4 Dutchmen overcome Thoroughbreds in our Game of the Week; several feature matches need beyond regulation for a decision; Red Dragons, both groups, upset victims; conference play has begun with a surprise or two…
September 23, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 4 As the season shifts from summer to fall, so do the schedules. Conference play is finally here and Week #4 featured a few Top-25 match-ups, tough ties, and more. Here’s a look at it all.
September 23, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 4 Conference season has arrived! As we push into the fourth full week of NCAA DIII soccer action, teams are wrapping-up non-conference action and shifting into the meat of the season. With conference play looming, these teams are trending upward …
September 20, 2019 Zinn's Contenders - Mid-September Back again with a mid September update to Zinn's contenders. Not surprisingly some major change since the preseason outlook.
September 17, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 3 Almost one month into the 2019 season, the Atlantic Spotlight area (NCAA Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions) remains wide open
September 17, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 3 While the top few teams are rolling along with perfect records, parity seems to be the word in the New England region.
September 16, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 3 The third week of the season is officially in the books. With conference play knocking on the door, what teams in the heartland are impressing ...
September 12, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 2 Saints and Red Dragons battle in our Game of the Week in the Upstate and a quick spin around the state highlighting some interesting resutls.
September 11, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 2 14 conferences, 15 states, and 115 of the 420 men's D III teams are found in the combined Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions. Our columnist is tasked with narrowing all this action to a handful of key matches.
September 10, 2019 Midwest Roundup - Week 2 We’re back! The Midwest Roundup returns for its sixth straight season with a look at teams with undefeated records along with a few statistical tidbits..
September 9, 2019 Nor'easter News - Week 2 Nor’Easter News returns for the season with coverage of one of the stronger D-III regions. The leaves aren’t turning yet, and officially it’s still summer, but several exciting matches are already in the books. The Judges and Jumbos face off in our Game of the Week this Saturday.
September 4, 2019 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 1 The Atlantic Spotlight is back again and covers teams of the combined NCAA Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions. Lots of ground to cover ,,, especially with travel for Labor Day weekend tournaments.
September 3, 2019 Upstate Update - Week 1 Each year, the first few weekends feature high profile cross matchups such as SUNY Cortland and Rochester. Liberty League and SUNYAC finish Labor Day at an impressive 29-7-1 combined, while the visiting Falcons stumble.
September 2, 2019 Zinn's Contenders - Preseason We are adding a new feature this fall from Matthew Zinner. It is a different take on the usual Top 25. For those of you who also follow college basketball ... they have a round ball also .., we see this as our version of the Bilas Index.
December 31, 2018 Navigation Notes - Weekly Columns
November 8, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 10 Champions are crowned in the Empire 8, Liberty and SUNYAC and on their way to the big dance along with some friends.
November 6, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 10 Falcons scores once, wins twice; Generals in charge; Eagles defense leads the way; Red Hawks chase down Roadrunners; Fords asking ... " can you see me now?"; Blue Jays fourth times a charm; Eastern streaking ...
November 6, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 10 Colby makes a run to the title, brings friends to the NCAA; GNAC Monks still perfect; Terriers earn NAC AQ; Bears capture first MASCAC title since 2015; Fighting Scots return to the CCC pinnacle; Springfield bounces top seed in NEWMAC title game; Colonials win LEC title…
October 31, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 9 A look early conference tournament results: NESCAC parity demonstrated vividly; Beavers hosting – fourth time a charm?; Engineers visit Pride – will we see a goal?; upsets in the CCC; bad timing for the Seahawks; Monks continue perfect; Wildcats await…
October 31, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 9 Our Game of the Week features a battle between Red Dragon giants in a SUNYAC semifinal; Hawks meet Golden Eagles on the other side; Liberty quarterfinal contests: Bombers host Thoroughbreds and Brewers visit Statesmen…
October 30, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 9 Falcon tops in nation, Commonwealth; ODAC quarterfinals all chalk; Eagles cruise into CAC semifinals; NJAC semifinals are set; Fords rolling in the Centennial; Blue Jays hold off Cardinals for Landmark top seed…
October 24, 2018 Midwest Roundup - Week 8 Who is still going to be playing meaningful matches next month? Action last week started to provide some answers. Some #1 seeds locked up; crunch time for others with key contests on the slate for the last week of the regular season...
October 24, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 8 Bombers over Tigers in our GO(this)W; Red Dragons are hot; but Hawks like matching up with Red Dragons; Yellow Jackets practicing dance moves, Ducks may join in; Engineers are the King Slayers!!...
October 23, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 8 Falcons halt Warriors’ run, West ties long standing mark; Generals gain ODAC top; birds gathering at CAC peak; charging Red Hawks claim NJAC; Eagles soaring to Freedom, showdown with Monarchs looms; Blue Jays visit Cardinals for Landmark top seed…
October 22, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 8 Compelling action in the last regular season weekend; Beavers well positioned in NEWMAC; prohibitive GNAC favorite Monks still perfect; logjam in the CCC; Terriers and Eagles inch ahead in NAC; Jumbos alone atop NESCAC when Camels stumble; next up for Jumbos - at Polar Bears ….
October 17, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 7 Two of the top teams in the Liberty League did battle in this week’s GOTW; Red Dragons looking like SUNYAC champions; Golden Knights are back; Bombers look dangerous with tournament nearing; Golden Flyers gain ground in E8; Yellowjackets are O/T specialists; Engineers impressing…
October 16, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 7 Top 5 ranked teams fare well on the road; Eagles survive (mostly) the gauntlet; Diplomats split with birds; Warriors extend streak; Blue Jays soar over LAND while Eagles fly to Freedom’s top; two times two equals four; one point gained, two points lost …
October 15, 2018 Midwest Roundup - Week 7 Five straight for the Lords in dominant fashion, but a showdown looms; tight OAC race; Knights mistreating the MIAA 24-0; Eagles rolling in SLIAC with Gorlok "D" lurking; Panthers - the Hoosier kings???; Prairie Fire ablaze; revolving door in Iowa…
October 15, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 7 More than halfway through conference play, it’s congested at the top in the CCC and the NEWMAC; the OTW left the top of the NESCAC unchanged; the Jumbos and Panthers could not close ground; will the Pride and Engineers reach a decision this week's meeting…
October 10, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 6 Two schools with a fierce and decades old rivalry meet in our GOTW; Brewers start well in Liberty play but face a testing week; Red Dragons bounce back; Statesmen on a Liberty roll; rare loss for the Ducks; Team of the Week???....
October 9, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 6 Ties and tight score lines; worst lead in soccer; birds of prey remain unbeaten; diplomats fall from perch; warriors win eighth straight; dramatic late goals; ten yellow cards???; immovable object times two equals nil-nil …
October 9, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 6 Fall has arrived in New England; Jumbos and Hawks exit the undefeated ranks; Camels stay perfect; big win for the Gulls; the Pride have reason to be proud; Judges rebounding???; upcoming in Week 7 an emerging rivalry – Camels host Jumbos…
October 3, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 5 Our GOTW presents a matchup between the two most improved teams in the SUNYAC over the past few seasons. With at least three conference contests in the books, several teams are off to encouraging starts in their respective conferences around the Upstate.
October 2, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 5 Falcons and Hornets both cruise; Diplomats remain mostly undiplomatic; Tartans take UAA opener; Captains stop a streak; lies, damned lies and statistics; Spartans tie up Eagles but Sea Gulls and Red Hawks are soaring;
October 1, 2018 Midwest Roundup - Week 5 Flying Dutchmen stay perfect with a massive conference opener upcoming; the Purple Raiders standout defense; amazing turnaround by the Trine Thunder; a coaching milestone soon to be and Coach Jay Martin’s 700th! …
October 1, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 5 New England boasts four of the six teams remaining with unblemished records; the Jumbos survive and thrive in a grueling week in the NESCAC while the Camels stay even lifted by inspired net minding; the Monks and Vikings – new season, same story …
September 26, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 4 Two of the top teams in the SUNYAC meet in our GOTW; the Brewers look a dangerous outfit; no decision between the two most surprising teams in the Liberty League; business as usual for the Ducks; and the Yellow Jackets are still perfect…
September 25, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 4 Chalk was the way to go; upsets were few; some of the combined Mid and South Atlantic regions’ most consistent teams churn out positive results heading into conference play; seven stay unbeaten topped by Penn State-Harrisburg at ( 10-0-0)…
September 25, 2018 Midwest Roundup - Week 4 Conference season has arrived! As we push into the fourth full week of NCAA DIII soccer action, teams are wrapping-up non-conference action and shifting into the meat of the season. With conference play looming, these teams are trending upward …
September 24, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 4 Williams and Amherst clash in a classic rivalry; Connecticut College and St. Joseph's (Maine) continue 2017 form; likely contenders emerge in some conferences while the NEWMAC looks wide open; another great NESCAC rivalry previewed...
September 19, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 3 Great games this past week and top matchups this coming week. While many teams are hitting their mid-season stride and conference play is starting, several schools in the region are recovering from Hurricane Florence. They will face demanding challenges.
September 19, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 3 In our featured match RPI visits Potsdam in a pivotable contest for both sides. Cortland State, Ithaca and Rochester are the remaining unbeatens. Several other interesting contests as preconference play winds down …
September 17, 2018 Midwest Roundup - Week 3 The third week of the season is officially in the books. With conference play knocking on the door, what teams in the heartland are impressing ...
September 17, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 3 It’s early but conference leaders have started to emerge in the CCC, NEWMAC and GNAC. Also we preview not one but two compelling match ups this coming week …
September 12, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 2 This week’s game of the week is a pivotal contest as RPI visits Potsdam. Ithaca, Cortland State and Rochester are the remaining unbeatens as we enter conference play …
September 11, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 2 14 conferences, 15 states, and 115 of the 419 men's D III teams are found in the combined Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions. Our columnist is tasked with narrowing all this action to a handful of key matches. This week ....
September 10, 2018 Midwest Roundup - Week 2 We’re back! The Midwest Roundup returns for its fifth straight season with a look at teams with unblemished records along with a few statistical tidbits..
September 10, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 2 St. Joseph’s (Maine) continues its impressive start highlighted by a win at Bowdoin. NESCAC began play with some intriguing early-season results. WPI opening in fine form. Gordon looking to challenge Endicott ..
September 5, 2018 Upstate Update - Week 1 Each year, the first few weekends feature high profile cross region match ups such as SUNY Cortland at Messiah. Mani returns after his "Saint 4 Years, Saint 4 Life" series this summer.
September 4, 2018 Atlantic Spotlight, Wk 1 Today we introduce a new column covering key matches involving teams of the combined NCAA Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions. Lots of ground to cover! Labor Day weekend highlights ....
September 4, 2018 Nor'easter News - Week 1 Opening weekend in New England tends to be light as the NESCAC does not start until this week. There still is plenty to talk about though ...
Nor'easter News - Week 5 Mammoths gather a bit of revenge over Ephs; Bobcats test Jumbos; Engineers equal Engineers; no clear favorites emerging in the NEWMAC and CCC; two historically successful UAA sides meet in our Upcoming Game of the Week …


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