IU Men's Soccer News and Notes

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Incredible College Cup news.

https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/more-sports/2023/12/07/oregon-state-greg-dalby-javier-armas-suspended-notre-dame-college-cup-mens-soccer-louisville/71845179007/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_South_Bend_Tribune&fbclid=IwAR2G467RnK5Iop9-2rXLjdp1c0LKuunyK8PspyBuZ8N-bt_e8X-OPnq6n-0

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

CONGRATULATIONS

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Jared Kelly -

Sam Sarver becomes Indiana’s 50th All-American in program history. The Hoosiers have produced an All-American in 10-straight seasons (an absurd fact).

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Good news that he's planning to return.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Much deserved honor and recognition.

[Hoosierfan1901]

Maher is off to the MLS draft

[Banksyrules]

43 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Maher is off to the MLS draft

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Aaron]

1 hour ago, Banksyrules said:

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I told everyone this was going to happen when I looked at the roster for next season on last page. Him and Bacharach by going to MLS Camp had told you they are leaving. 

Would not be surprised if everyone else who has eligibility and contributes returns (and Oduro and Miller have confirmed they will) but need official confirmation of that from guys like Harms, Sarver, and Mihalic who have pro prospects.

If I had to choose now I would say goalie is Harms with defense being Demian, Barger, Miller, and maybe Josh Maher if he actually makes it to campus and takes his older brother Joey's spot. If Josh doesn't make it to campus than maybe a portal guy or Jackson Lindemore who is a highly ranked recruit.

Midfield if everything goes according to planned is Mihalic, McDonald, Waggoner, Shreffler. Up top at forward would be Sarver and Oduro. Also, a player to watch is Michael Nesci who is a top-100 recruit and could slot in as a goal scorer immediately similar to Victor Bezerra or Masoy Toye a few yrs ago.  

Still a title contending team. Key is to start better so you get a more favorable bracket come NCAA Tourney. Been an issue since COVID. Got really high seeds in 2016-2019 since team was strong from get go and they need to get back to that.     

[CSP]

Isn't there another Maher on the way? 

[Aaron]

6 hours ago, btownqb said:

Isn't there another Maher on the way? 

TBD. Josh was supposed to be here this year and deferred to 2024. Not clear if he ever makes it to campus as a top 30 prospect or goes straight to pros. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Talia Goodman  --  Indiana freshman goalie Alex Kara has entered the transfer portal, per source. The Louisville native played behind JT Harms this season and saw no action for IUMS.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[LIHoosier]

Also, Maher and McDonald were both selected by Toronto FC yesterday.

[Aaron]

2 hours ago, LIHoosier said:

Also, Maher and McDonald were both selected by Toronto FC yesterday.

Maher and Bacharach are gone. McDonald could still decide to return despite being drafted. 

[Hoosierfan1901]

Huge news!

McDonald is returning for a final season

https://x.com/pmcdonald0/status/1742277756702843069?s=46&t=0mbJ_TT4MQ8KZKv29ZqhSg

[Hoosierfan1901]

Transfer News:

https://x.com/_quinton9_/status/1742315390687187046?s=46&t=0mbJ_TT4MQ8KZKv29ZqhSg
 

Soph Elliot has started over 38 games for Louisville as an defender and started in every game for the Cardinals 

[Aaron]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Transfer News:

https://x.com/_quinton9_/status/1742315390687187046?s=46&t=0mbJ_TT4MQ8KZKv29ZqhSg
 

Soph Elliot has started over 38 games for Louisville as an defender and started in every game for the Cardinals 

This probably says Josh Maher (third Maher borther) will never make it to campus (although I have not heard that to be clear) and this is your starting center back with Jansen Miller taking Joey Maher's spot who left for MLS.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]