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Michigan leans on preparation to propel it to 2-0 victory over Bowling Green
Preparation is paramount to success. Although it may be an overused coaching aphorism, it rang true Monday as the Michigan men’s soccer team (2-0-1) leaned on its preparation in its 2-0 victory over...
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Confident Oliver Martin sparkles for Michigan
If junior forward Oliver Martin was nervous before his first start, he certainly didn’t show it. In addition to scoring the opening goal minutes before halftime, his trickery and confidence proved a...
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‘An ally of the goalkeeper’: Tori Christ and the art of leading with empathy
On a soccer field in Buffalo, N.Y., seven-year-old Tori Christ raised her hand. After a year of playing in the field, she finally had the opportunity to put the goalkeeper gloves from her bag —...
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Michigan’s inexperience exposed in loss to Ball State
As the final whistle blew at the U-M Soccer Stadium on Sunday, members of the Michigan women’s soccer team fell to the ground in anguish and frustration. The 2-1 loss to Ball State marked the...
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Michigan offense explodes in second half for a 2-2 draw against Iowa State
The Michigan women’s soccer team was determined to end its five game losing streak on Thursday at Iowa State. After the Wolverines’ (0-5-1) unproductive performance in the first half against the...
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Michigan’s second straight shutout headlines senior day victory
The backbone of a good offensive attack is a strong defensive foundation. This proved true as the Michigan men’s soccer team (3-0-1) set this to display Friday, defending its home field in its 2-0...
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Michigan’s defensive structure leads to statement win against No. 24 Alabama
With six losses under its belt, the Michigan women’s soccer team was on a poor run of form. On Sunday, the Wolverines looked to gain some momentum and enter their upcoming Big Ten campaign on a high...
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Sparkowski, defense prevail in first win of the season
Often, it’s a team’s offense that drives it to victory. But against No. 24 Alabama, it was graduate goalkeeper Stephanie Sparkowski who saved the Michigan women’s soccer team. On Sunday, following a...
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Captain Fantastic: Miller scores crucial goal and keeps clean sheet
Watching Nolan Miller bring down a 40-yard long ball with his chest before burying it into the side netting would make an unsuspecting onlooker think he was the Michigan men’s soccer team’s top...
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Backlines prove the difference between Michigan and Penn State in 6-0 loss
In the 71st minute on Thursday, Penn State center back Mieke Schiemann stepped into the box, centered herself and buried a penalty kick into the bottom left corner of goal, punctuating a dominant...
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Despite nervy second half, Michigan overcomes Penn State
Friday was not just any win for Michigan. For the first time in five years, the Wolverines defeated Penn State. The No. 22 Michigan mens soccer team’s (5-0-1 overall, 1-0-0 Big Ten) tightly contested...
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Bryce Blevins captains Michigan to victory with imposing display
Not all captains carry a shield. Some, like fifth-year defender Bryce Blevins, captain of the No. 22 Michigan men’s soccer team, simply wear an armband. While Blevins wasn’t leading a team of...
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Michigan wraps up homestand with unsatisfying 1-1 draw against Washington
The Michigan men’s soccer team started hot. In the sixth minute, fifth-year midfielder Bryce Blevins cut up the field and received the ball back on the left wing. Blevins curved in a ball destined for...
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Nolan Miller leads strong back end in draw with Washington
For over 80 minutes, the Michigan men’s soccer team and Washington were in a deadlock. Both teams traded attacks as they fought to break the 1-1 tie. With ten minutes remaining, the Huskies had a...
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Control of possession guides Michigan to 3-2 victory over Nebraska
After consecutive losses to start conference play, the Michigan women’s soccer team was searching for answers. The Wolverines took to their home field for the first time in two weeks, looking to flip...
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Michigan defense overcomes rocky first half, stifles Nebraska in win
Despite giving up two goals to Nebraska in the first half, Michigan kept the Cornhuskers scoreless in the second half. This allowed the Wolverines to snag their second win of the season. In the first...
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The finer details cost Michigan in 3-0 loss to Minnesota
With the Michigan women’s soccer team reeling from a rough loss against Penn State, it sought to bounce back with a strong performance on Thursday against Minnesota which was coming off a convincing...
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Behind Enemy Lines: Rutgers
The No. 25 Michigan men’s soccer team travels to Piscataway to take on Rutgers in an early season Big Ten clash. The Scarlet Knights have endured an uneven start to the season, posting a 3-5-1 record...
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Michigan’s formation cracks under pressure in Rutgers loss
Defeating a knight takes bravery. It requires the confidence to counter every strike. However, the Michigan women’s soccer team was unable to counter the Scarlet Knights’ strikes on Thursday, and as a...
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Michigan’s inability to finish leads to 1-0 loss to Rutgers
The matter of a minute can change it all. After giving up an early goal in the second half, the Michigan women’s soccer team (2-8-1 overall, 1-3-0 Big Ten) suffered a 1-0 loss to Rutgers (8-1-1,...
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