IU Men's Soccer News and Notes

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 5, at 5:00 E.T. on Big Ten Network.  In 1982, IU Men’s Soccer won its first NCAA Championship in just its 10th varsity season.  Worth the Wait airs Tuesday 5/5 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

[LIHoosier 26,205]

On 5/1/2020 at 9:14 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 5, at 5:00 E.T. on Big Ten Network.  In 1982, IU Men’s Soccer won its first NCAA Championship in just its 10th varsity season.  Worth the Wait airs Tuesday 5/5 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

On right now, good stuff so far. I think there's another replay around 11pm or midnight.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Just now, LIHoosier said:

On right now, good stuff so far. I think there's another replay around 11pm or midnight.

My channel guide indicates 12:30 a.m. ET Wednesday.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

This doesn't have anything to do with our current team but the athletic department sent out a release today announcing the untimely death of former IU soccer All-American Ken Snow.

 

The Indiana men's soccer program is saddened by the death of former Hoosier All-American Ken Snow (1987-90). Snow was 50 years old.

"Ken was the most highly decorated player to ever wear the IU uniform. He is the only player to have earned four first-team All-America selections and two National Player of the Year Awards," former Indiana men's soccer head coach Jerry Yeagley said of Snow. "He was the finest attacking player that I ever had the privilege of coaching."

Snow was is regarded as one of the best Indiana men's soccer players in the program's illustrious history. He tallied a staggering 196 total points in his four-year collegiate career with 84 goals and 28 assists.

He was the program's first four-time All-American, earning the honor in 1987, '88, '89 and '90. He won the sport's highest honor, taking home the Hermann Trophy twice (1988, 1990) and the Missouri Athletic Club Player of the Year award both years. He was named to both the Soccer America All-Century Team in 2000 and the publication's All Decade team for the 1980s.

He currently holds Indiana's all-time career records in points (196) and goals scored (84), while securing the single-season goals record (28) during the 1987 season.

The Hoosiers posted a 73-12-4 record during Snow's career and advanced to two NCAA College Cups. Snow was a prominent member of the 1988 national championship team.

[mamasa 15,306]

Oh wow! Ken and Steve (his brother) lived downstairs from me at IU. So sad! I remember they had a cartoon on their door showing Joe Camel as a penis lol. This kinda hits me hard


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Saw this tweet in reaction to the B1G announcement earlier today about conference only football games:  And if this new B1G rule extends to all fall sports, that just wiped out about half of #iumsoc's schedule.

[Aaron 4,293]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Saw this tweet in reaction to the B1G announcement earlier today about conference only football games:  And if this new B1G rule extends to all fall sports, that just wiped out about half of #iumsoc's schedule.

Unless they make the Big Ten schedule double round robin instead of just a round robin like normal or move it to spring. Lot of unknowns right now.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

On Monday afternoon, Indiana University announced the unveiling of the Jerry F. Tardy Soccer Center.  The new $7 million center will be a full service facility, with many amenities, where both the men's and women's soccer program will be able to train and meet.  The facility will be two-floors that includes a VIP suite that overlooks Jerry Yeagley Field as well as a Little 500 bike track.  Full news release at the link below.

https://indiana.rivals.com/news/iu-announces-unveiling-of-jerry-f-tardy-soccer-center?fbclid=IwAR01PryAu18udNML9Kq51Hle54T6uaU4thAGPZ_yPiFSPj6UA2WVVXkgq4Y

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Evan Gerike - Sophomore Joshua Penn to forgo remaining eligibility with #iums. He’s the first Hoosier to leave this year, but with no season until (at least) spring it’s possible more follow.

Jeff Reuter - Joshua Penn has signed a multi-year professional contract with #USL side Indy Eleven, sources tell @TheAthleticSCCR. The left winger began studying at the Univ. of Indiana last summer & was seen as a possible Generation Adidas candidate. Made 5 USL apps in 2019 on amateur deal.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,389]

Evan Gerike - Sophomore Joshua Penn to forgo remaining eligibility with #iums. He’s the first Hoosier to leave this year, but with no season until (at least) spring it’s possible more follow.
Jeff Reuter - Joshua Penn has signed a multi-year professional contract with #USL side Indy Eleven, sources tell @TheAthleticSCCR. The left winger began studying at the Univ. of Indiana last summer & was seen as a possible Generation Adidas candidate. Made 5 USL apps in 2019 on amateur deal.

Bummer


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

College soccer coaches across Division I programs submitted a recommendation plan to begin the season on Feb. 3. The proposed dates, including the start time, will be determined by a vote from the Division I Board of Directors on Wednesday.

https://indiana.rivals.com/news/ncaa-soccer-gaining-momentum-for-spring-season

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Number of former Hoosiers named to College Soccer News all-decade teams.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/9/23/mens-soccer-former-hoosier-greats-named-to-college-soccer-news-all-decade-teams.aspx

[Brass Cannon 24,813]

According to Twitter the College Cup is happening May 13-17th. 
 

Did I miss word of the season being resurrected?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

The College Cup will be played from May 13-17, 2021 in Cary, N.C. at Wake Med Soccer Park.  If all goes well, our season should start in February.

[mamasa 15,306]

Fourteen Hoosiers Set to Compete in Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – After one of the more unique seasons in league history, the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs field is now set. A total of 18 teams will compete for the title beginning on Nov. 20 with a pair of play-in matchups.
 
Eight clubs, 12 athletes and two coaches with Indiana ties made the playoffs:
 
Colorado Rapids: Drew Moor
Columbus Crew SC: Caleb Porter (Head Coach), Grant Lillard, Aidan Morris
Montreal Impact: Mason Toye
Nashville SC: Jack Maher
New England Revolution: Lee Nguyen, Justin Rennicks
Philadelphia Union: Pat Noonan (Assistant Coach)
San Jose Earthquakes: Tommy Thompson
Seattle Sounders: Will Bruin, Trey Muse
Toronto FC: Griffin Dorsey, Eriq Zavaleta
 
MLS Cup Playoff Matchups
Eastern Conference Round One
No. 1 Philadelphia Union vs. Play-In Winner
No. 2 Toronto FC vs. Play-In Winner
No. 3 Columbus Crew SC vs. No. 6 New York Red Bulls
No. 4 Orlando City SC vs. No. 5 NYCFC
*No. 8 New England Revolution vs. No. 9 Montreal Impact – 6:30 p.m. EST on Nov. 20
*No. 7 Nashville SC vs. No. 10 Inter Miami CF – 9 p.m. on Nov. 20
 
Western Conference Round One
No. 1 Sporting Kansas City vs. No. 8 San Jose Earthquakes
No. 2 Seattle Sounders vs. No. 7 LAFC
No. 3 Portland Timbers vs. No. 6 FC Dallas
No. 4 Minnesota United vs. No. 5 Colorado Rapids
 
*Play-In game – lower-seeded team will play No. Philadelphia Union, higher-seeded team will play No. 2 Toronto FC

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

New Signees.  The first one has a very familiar sounding name don't you think?   

If you visit https://twitter.com/IndianaMSOC you'll see a picture of each signee and can access a brief vid clip of Coach Yeagley discussing each player.

Grant Yeagley

Coleman Gannon

Mason Henderson

Patrick McDonald

Sam Bennett 

Tommy Mihalic - a member of the Croatian National Team 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Little more background on each signee.  Also mentions Sam Sarver who is not included in my earlier post.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/11/18/mens-soccer-iums-celebrates-first-wave-of-2021-signees.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2uVIEuog-EB5-XhK9yWkwyTlWD-5_M3at5KEljsOGGhVeJ5t_wZROcocY

[upperarlington 408]

Pretty cool that Coach Yeagley's son signed. I didnt see any St Louis kids this year.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

Enjoy a chuckle.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/12/7/mens-soccer-iums-announces-team-captains-for-2020-21.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ohtuRMxWoydpYm9ZOgQ-dKag77lJYDYGt955hGO_PggU0uDTcIIYuJyY