men's soccer

 

Fast Start Propels Eagle Men to Victory

 

(8/31/10) Rochester, MN - The Faith men’s soccer team travelled to Rochester, MN on Tuesday to face of against Crossroads College (1-0).  Crossroads had defeated Calvary Bible College 5-1 on Friday, while the Eagles had only been able to manage a 2-1 2OT victory over Calvary the next day, so they knew they would have to elevate their game to earn a victory. The Eagles did just that as they jumped out early and never looked back.  Junior Seth Bean scored in the second minute off an assist from senior David Love, and ten minutes later junior Emanuel Seewald played in a perfect corner kick that junior Ryan Johnson put into the back of the net to give the Eagles an early two goal advantage.  Bean scored again off the assist from Seewald to give the Eagles a 3-0 halftime lead. 

Faith continued to pressure Crossroads in the second half, but was not able to expand on their halftime lead.  “We changed a few things up this game and we had a much better start than Saturday,” said Coach Backous.  The Eagles improved to 2-0 on the season and scrimmage Grand View Universities JV on Thursday (9/2) at 5:00 PM.

Eagle's Top Feisty Calvary Squad

 

(8/28/10) Ankeny, IA - The Faith men’s soccer team opened their season Saturday at home against Calvary Bible College.  The Eagles created a number of good scoring chances early, but found themselves behind when Calvary scored off a counter-attack.  In the 43rd minute senior Jay Nihart scored a header from outside the 18 yard box off an assist from senior Aaron Nilius.  The game was tied at 1-1 at halftime. 

In the second half the Eagles continued to create scoring opportunities but could not put the ball in the net.  The score was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and the game went into overtime.  With three minutes left in the second overtime junior Emanuel Seewald scored off a breakaway to give the Eagles a 2-1 victory.

“It was frustrating to miss so many scoring opportunities.  Our guys have a long way to go this season, but it is encouraging to see that they were able to find a way to win,” said Coach Backous.  The Eagle’s next game is Tuesday, August 31 in Rochester, MN against Crossroads College (1-0).

Season Preview

 

Standing water on the field could not delay the start of Faith’s 2010 men’s soccer season.  Many familiar faces returned from the 2009 season including 2nd Team All-American defender Seth Bean, All-Region goalkeeper, Dan Sternquist, and returning starters Ryan Johnson, Emanuel Seewald, Michael Craig, Junior Taylor, captain Aaron Nilius, and captain Jay Nihart.

The Eagle men will rely heavily on their experienced defense as they battle through an extremely challenging schedule.  Dates to mark on your calendar this season are Saturday, September 18th when the Eagles look to avenge their overtime loss in the 2009 regional semifinal to North Central University when they host them for homecoming.  The Eagles will also host the regional championships October 29th and 30th.