Manhattan Victorious Following a 2-0 Win in the MAAC Quarterfinals

By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer It was a 70-degree afternoon as Manhattan men’s soccer took the field against Fairfield in the quarter-finals of the 2022 MAAC tournament. The last time that these two teams met it was a defensive battle as Manhattan narrowly beat Fairfield with a score of 1-0.  Head Coach, Jordan Scott told his squad some very critical things before the beginning of … Continue reading Manhattan Victorious Following a 2-0 Win in the MAAC Quarterfinals

Gunnar Studenhofft Is Ready for the Pressure of MAAC Play 

By Maddie Mulkigian, Asst. Sports Editor  With its challenging non-conference schedule out of the way, the Manhattan Men’s Soccer team is ready to face its toughest opponents in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). At the front of their starting line and ahead on the scoring leaderboard, Gunnar Studenhofft is about to face his toughest challenge yet: ten games in a row in a grueling … Continue reading Gunnar Studenhofft Is Ready for the Pressure of MAAC Play 

Double-Edged Sword: Jaspers Struggling to Adapt to COVID-Altered Officiating, Without Sacrificing Emotion and Intensity 

by Josh Sawyer, Contributor Frustration, confusion and head-scratching penalties. Any and all of these can be used to describe the Manhattan College men’s soccer season as the team enters the final stretch of the 2021 campaign. In a season defined by challenges, coach Jorden Scott and his team are dealing with yet another obstacle related to COVID. One no one could have predicted. “There’s a … Continue reading Double-Edged Sword: Jaspers Struggling to Adapt to COVID-Altered Officiating, Without Sacrificing Emotion and Intensity 

Men’s Soccer Sends Off Seniors Thomas Hitchins and Simon Busch

by Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer Oct. 23rd was a picture-perfect day for the Manhattan College men’s soccer program. Before Manhattan played St. Peter’s University on the beautiful fall afternoon, seniors Thomas Hitchins and Simon Busch were honored for their careers here at Manhattan.  The Jaspers stood victorious against Saint Peter’s with a score of 3-0, with goals by Johan Velez (3), Dorian Bounab (1) and … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Sends Off Seniors Thomas Hitchins and Simon Busch

Manhattan Puts an End to Losing Streak with Win Against Canisius

by Caroline McCarthy & Victor Franco, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College rallied to end their four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against Canisius on Wednesday.  With an almost complete starting roster turnover, the Jaspers have described this season as a time to focus on rebuilding the program. Returning Manhattan players faced the obstacle of playing with three entirely different teams in a … Continue reading Manhattan Puts an End to Losing Streak with Win Against Canisius

Jaspers Remain on Top Against Rams

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor For four years and counting, the Manhattan men’s soccer team has reprised the same role in their favorite Bronx Tale. Beating their most hated rival Fordham three times in a row is a feeling unlike any other for Jorden Scott and his unproven team, even if it meant having to skip a year due to the pandemic. Despite normal early-season … Continue reading Jaspers Remain on Top Against Rams

Men’s Soccer Outduels Lehigh in Home Opener

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Fortunately for the players on the field, the conditions on Friday night at Gaelic Park were not as hot and humid as the night before when the women played the Battle of the Bronx. Most importantly for them, the men’s soccer team picked up a big 1-0 win in their season opener against Lehigh. The decisive goal came in the … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Outduels Lehigh in Home Opener

Manhattan Soccer is Staying Ready For When the Next Shot Comes

by Pete Janny & Victor Franco, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The bright lights that illuminate the Gaelic Park field on muggy and chilly nights signal the arrival of fall every year on campus. Whether you are a passerby or a spectator in the bleachers, there is an element of intrigue that emanates from the field of play on those nights. The entertainment itself is … Continue reading Manhattan Soccer is Staying Ready For When the Next Shot Comes

Men’s Soccer Suffers Undeserved Loss

by Pete Janny, Asst. Sports Editor After opening the season with three straight losses, the Manhattan College men’s soccer team arrived in Hartford last Tuesday looking to pull off an upset against the University of Connecticut Huskies (3-4). Despite the slow start to the season, the Jaspers have been far more competitive than their record suggests. This season is unlike previous seasons in that the non-conference schedule … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Suffers Undeserved Loss