2010-11 Men's Soccer News

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Lloyd Fobi Hired as Head Men's Soccer Coach at Willamette
Lloyd Fobi Hired as Head Men's Soccer Coach at Willamette

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University has hired Lloyd Fobi as the head men's soccer coach for the Bearcats, Director of Athletics Mark Majeski announced today. Fobi will begin his duties as head coach immediately.

Bearcats Announce Men's Soccer Award Winners for 2010 Season
Bearcats Announce Men's Soccer Award Winners for 2010 Season

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's soccer teams has named its award winners from the 2010 season. Each year, players on the team choose the award winners by voting for the Most Valuable Player, Leadership Award, Most Inspirational Award and Most Improved Award.

Dineen and McGrew are Chosen Honorable Mention All-Northwest Conference
Dineen and McGrew are Chosen Honorable Mention All-Northwest Conference

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University men's soccer players Brendan Dineen (Jr., D, Portland, OR/Grant HS) and Mike McGrew (So., MF, Portland, OR/Grant HS) have been chosen Honorable Mention All-Northwest Conference in voting by the NWC head coaches.

Linfield Defeats Bearcats, 2-0, in NWC Men's Soccer Battle
Linfield Defeats Bearcats, 2-0, in NWC Men's Soccer Battle

McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- The statistics for the two teams were nearly even, but Linfield College found a way to produce two goals as the Wildcats defeated Willamette University, 2-0, on Saturday, Nov. 6. Both teams took 14 shots during the game, and Willamette held a slim 10-9 edge in shots on goal. Each squad earned three corner kicks.

Missionaries Defeat Bearcats in Walla Walla, 2-0
Missionaries Defeat Bearcats in Walla Walla, 2-0

WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Whitman College defeated visiting Willamette University, 2-0, in Northwest Conference men's soccer action on Sunday, Oct. 31. The Missionaries scored their first goal with just over four minutes remaining in the first half and added a second goal with 1:16 left in the game.

Men's Soccer Drops Game at Whitworth, 2-0
Men's Soccer Drops Game at Whitworth, 2-0

SPOKANE, WASH. -- The Whitworth University men's soccer team scored two second half goals to defeat the visiting Willamette University Bearcats, 2-0, on Saturday, Oct. 30. Willamette held the Pirates scoreless for 65 minutes but were unable to hang on for a tie or a victory.

Pacific Lutheran Edges Bearcats, 1-0, in NWC Men's Soccer
Pacific Lutheran Edges Bearcats, 1-0, in NWC Men's Soccer

SALEM, ORE. -- Spencer Augustin scored just 4:16 into the game, and Pacific Lutheran University fended off Willamette University in the second half, as the Lutes defeated the Bearcats, 1-0, at Sparks Field on Sunday, Oct. 24.

Puget Sound Shoots Past Willamette, 2-0, in Men's Soccer
Puget Sound Shoots Past Willamette, 2-0, in Men's Soccer

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's soccer team dropped a Northwest Conference match to the visiting Loggers of the University of Puget Sound, 2-0, on Saturday, Oct. 23. Puget Sound is now 8-3-5 overall and 5-2-3 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 3-9-3 overall, 1-7-2 in the NWC.

Willamette and George Fox Battle to 0-0 Tie through Two Overtimes
Willamette and George Fox Battle to 0-0 Tie through Two Overtimes

NEWBERG, ORE. -- Willamette University and George Fox University played 90 minutes of regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods on their way to a 0-0 tie on Sunday, Oct. 17, as both teams kept the opposition off the scoreboard. Willamette moved to 3-8-3 overall, 1-6-2 in the NWC. George Fox went to 0-10-2 on the season, including 0-8-1 in the NWC.

Pacific Sneaks Past Men's Soccer, 1-0
Pacific Sneaks Past Men's Soccer, 1-0

FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Pacific University defeated Willamette University, 1-0, in Northwest Conference men's soccer on Saturday, Oct. 16. Pacific advanced its season record to 10-1-2, 6-1-1 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 3-8-2 on the season, 1-6-1 in the NWC.

Linfield Edges Willamette, 2-1, in Rivalry Match-up at Sparks Field
Linfield Edges Willamette, 2-1, in Rivalry Match-up at Sparks Field

SALEM, ORE. -- Linfield College defeated Willamette University, 2-1, in Northwest Conference men's soccer on Saturday night, Oct. 9, at Sparks Field, as the teams renewed their local rivalry. Linfield advanced its season record to 5-5-1, 4-3-0 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 3-7-2 on the season, 1-5-1 in the NWC.

Whitworth Scores in Third Minute, Holds Off Bearcats for 1-0 Win
Whitworth Scores in Third Minute, Holds Off Bearcats for 1-0 Win

SALEM, ORE. -- Whitworth University scored in the third minute and didn't score again, but the Pirates fended off Willamette University's comeback efforts in the second half to win a Northwest Conference men's soccer game, 1-0, on Sunday, Oct. 3. With the win, the Pirates improved to 7-2-1 on the season and to 4-1-1 in the NWC. Willamette slipped to 3-6-2 overall, 1-4-1 in the NWC.

Men's Soccer Ties Whitman, 1-1
Men's Soccer Ties Whitman, 1-1

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's soccer team earned a 1-1 tie with Whitman College on Saturday, Oct. 2. The Bearcats moved to 3-5-2 overall and 3-1-2 in the Northwest Conference. Whitman is now 4-5-2 overall and 2-1-2 in the NWC.

Bearcats Battle Pacific into Overtime, but Boxers Win 2-1
Bearcats Battle Pacific into Overtime, but Boxers Win 2-1

SALEM, ORE. -- Pacific University defeated Willamette University, 2-1 in overtime, during Northwest Conference men's soccer action on Sunday, Sept. 26 at Sparks Field. Mike Iacolucci scored the winning goal when he shot a loose ball from 15 yards into the net 5:24 into the overtime session.

Bearcats Score Twice in Second Half for 2-0 Win over Bruins
Bearcats Score Twice in Second Half for 2-0 Win over Bruins

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University Bearcats broke a scoreless tie with two goals in the second half to pull away from George Fox University for a 2-0 victory on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Sparks Field. Willamette improved to 3-4-1 overall, 1-2-0 in the Northwest Conference. George Fox fell to 0-5-1 overall, 0-3-0 in the NWC.

Puget Sound Breaks Scoreless Tie in Second Half, Downs Bearcats 2-0
Puget Sound Breaks Scoreless Tie in Second Half, Downs Bearcats 2-0

TACOMA, WASH. -- The University of Puget Sound broke a scoreless tie with a pair of second half goals, as the Loggers defeated visiting Willamette University, 2-0, in men's soccer action on Sunday, Sept. 19. UPS improved its record to 5-1-2 overall, 2-0 in the Northwest Conference. The Bearcats fell to 2-4-1 overall, including 0-2 in the NWC.