Ties vs. Extra Minutes: Manhattan College Women’s Soccer on NCAA’s Elimination of Overtime

By Angelica Niedermeyer, Asst. Sports Editor In the 2021 season, Manhattan College Women’s soccer team had a 7-7-1 record, scoring 1.13 goals per game and taking 0.396 shots on goal per game. The team did not make it to the playoffs due to their three losses in overtime which ranked them ninth in the MAAC when only eight teams qualified. “In previous years, we were … Continue reading Ties vs. Extra Minutes: Manhattan College Women’s Soccer on NCAA’s Elimination of Overtime

From Freshman to Graduate Goalie: Kimberly Mains Through the Years

By Angelina Persaud, Assistant News Editor Kimberly Mains has set new season-high records, established her defensive strategy and continuously pushes herself to the limit on the field as goalkeeper.  Mains is currently a graduate mechanical engineering major with a concentration in systems and control.  Originally born in Seoul, South Korea and coming from her hometown of Harriman, NY, Mains said that soccer has been influential … Continue reading From Freshman to Graduate Goalie: Kimberly Mains Through the Years

Women’s Soccer Team raises $1000 in support of Morgan’s Message

By Kelly Kennedy Social Media Editor On Oct. 8, the women’s soccer team won 1-0 against Iona at Gaelic Park in a dedication game for Morgan’s Message, a foundation supporting mental health for college athletes. The foundation is named after Morgan Rodgers, a Duke student athlete who tragically lost her life to suicide.  “Our game was dedicated to Morgan Rogers, a Duke lacrosse player who … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Team raises $1000 in support of Morgan’s Message

Reina Callahan Brings Japanese Techniques to Manhattan

By Angelica Niedermeyer, Asst. Sports Editor Soccer has always surrounded junior Reina Callahan’s life.  “Our dad wanted us to play soccer when we were young because he was a soccer player,” said Callahan. “He kind of pushed that on us.” Michael Callahan, her father, played soccer at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, while her brothers Yuji and Junta also played collegiately. Yuji played soccer at … Continue reading Reina Callahan Brings Japanese Techniques to Manhattan

Jasper Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Fall Season

By Angelica Niedermeyer, Asst. Sports Editor Manhattan College students cheer in the stands of Gaelic Park as the buzzer goes off and the scoreboard reads a Jaspers win for women’s soccer.  MC’s women’s soccer season kicks off with seven new players and a new assistant coach Kelly Conheeney.  The Jaspers have a .500 record with two wins and two losses and one tie. They are … Continue reading Jasper Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Fall Season

Sydney Harwood Nominated for NCAA Senior CLASS Award

by Karen Flores, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Sydney Harwood has been selected as one of 10 NCAA women’s soccer finalists for the 2021 Senior CLASS award. The Senior CLASS (Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School) award aims to recognize and celebrate NCAA Division I senior student athletes that have attributes in four categories: community, classroom, character and competition. The award winners are chosen … Continue reading Sydney Harwood Nominated for NCAA Senior CLASS Award

Sami and Emily Derrico Take Manhattan Sports By Storm

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Freshman Emily Derrico and sophomore Sami Derrico did not plan on coming to college together. But after a year at the University of Connecticut, Sami decided to transfer and join her younger sister, Emily, at Manhattan College. Both exercise science majors, the New Jersey natives have started training as athletes on two of Manhattan’s women’s sports teams. For Emily, … Continue reading Sami and Emily Derrico Take Manhattan Sports By Storm

Women’s Soccer Beats Delaware State in Final MAAC Tune-Up

By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Non-conference play in college sports is by no means like the preseason for professional soccer from a competitive standpoint. There might be the basic commonality or two of trying to see how minutes should be distributed, or the need to get the new players acclimated to the system. But the dividing point between the two is that what happens in … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Beats Delaware State in Final MAAC Tune-Up

Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreak to Fordham

By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Battle of the Bronx did not end the way the Manhattan women’s soccer team wanted it to as they suffered a 2-1 loss in extra time. Nonetheless, the fans in attendance got to see 100 minutes of action between the rival squads. It all started with 10 minutes left in the second half when the game shifted in favor … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreak to Fordham