12/12: Elkins Honored By NSCAA

Swarthmore, PA—Swarthmore College men’s soccer defender Alex Elkins (Berkeley Heights, NJ – The Pingry School) has been named to the 2005 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Mid-Atlantic All-Region team. Elkins is a third-team selection, becoming the first Garnet men’s soccer player to make All-Region in 14 years.

Elkins, a senior captain, recently became the first Garnet men’s soccer player ever named to the All-Centennial Conference first team. He has played a vital part in Swarthmore’s success in 2005, starting all 20 games as the Garnet became one of the top defensive teams in Division III. Swarthmore shut out nine opponents in the regular season, tying a school record, while establishing a goals-against average of 0.76, second in the conference.

Elkins, a double-major in history and philosophy, was a second-team All-Conference selection in 2004.

The last men’s Garnet soccer player to make Mid-Atlantic All-Region was defender Brent Becker, an honorable mention selection in 1991.

12/11: Reuben Hits the Inquirer

Garnet senior goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor was recently named the 2005 Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Soccer Performer of the Year and was featured in a column written by Inquirer columnist Phil Sheridan.

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11/21: Reuben Named CoSIDA All-America

Swarthmore, PA—Swarthmore College goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor (New York, NY—Riverdale Country) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Heyman-Kantor, a senior, was a first-team selection in the College division.

The Academic All-America Teams program honors 816 male and female student-athletes annually who have succeeded at the highest level on the playing field and in the classroom. Individuals are selected through voting by CoSIDA; a 2,000 member organization consisted of sports public relations professionals for colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director. Since the program’s inception in 1953, CoSIDA has bestowed Academic All-America honors on more than 14,000 student-athletes in Divisions I, II, III and NAIA covering all NCAA championship sports.

Heyman-Kantor, a three-time selection for the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll, is a political science major carrying a 3.76 GPA with a minor in history. In addition to soccer he tutors students in Arabic and writes for the school newspaper, The Phoenix.

Heyman-Kantor started all 20 games for Swarthmore, recording a career-high eight shutouts and posting a 0.75 goals-against average, ranking in the top 20 in all of Division III for much of the season. He produced a streak of almost 695 minutes without allowing a goal, the fourth-longest in Centennial conference history and 11 th-best streak in all of Division III.

Heyman-Kantor was named Centennial Conference Player of the Week and E.C.A.C. Mid-Atlantic Goaltender of the Week after recording two shutouts during the week of Oct. 1.

Swarthmore secured the No. 2 seed in the 2005 Centennial Conference playoffs, finishing with a 6-2-1 conference record. The Garnet completed the 2005 regular season with an overall record of 12-6-2 and reached the semi-finals of the ECAC South Region Tournament for the second straight year.

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11/12: Hopkins Ends Garnet ECAC Run

BALTIMORE, MD -(courtesy of Johns Hopkins SID Office) Johns Hopkins senior Adam Simon recorded a hat trick to lead second-seeded Johns Hopkins past third-seeded Swarthmore 4-1 in an ECAC South semifinal game at Homewood Field. The Blue Jays meet fourth-seeded Grove City, which advanced past top-seeded McDaniel on penalty kicks earlier today, in the championship game tomorrow at 1 pm.

Johns Hopkins, which tied Swarthmore 0-0 in the regular-season matchup, took an early lead on its Centennial Conference rival when Simon scored unassisted on a breakaway up the left side of the field. As Swarthmore senior Reuben Heyman-Kantor came out of goal to play the ball, Simon got past him and scored for a 1-0 Hopkins' lead at 10:11.

The Blue Jays doubled their lead before the break, as freshman Nicholas Gauna set up senior Traver Davis for a goal at 23:39. Hopkins entered the break with the 2-0 lead, as well as a 7-4 edge on shots and a 4-1 advantage on corner kicks.

Simon scored twice more in the second half to put the game out of reach for the Garnet before the 60th minute. Gauna recorded his second assist of the day on Simon's second goal at 52:07, and five-and-a-half minutes later Simon rebounded Gauna's shot and fired it past Heyman-Kantor for the 4-0 Blue Jay lead.

Swarthmore finally got on the scoreboard at 73:35 when freshman Connor Darby scored off a setup by junior Matt Schiller and freshman Alex Avellan. It was the first collegiate goal for Darby and the first career point for Avellan.

The Blue Jays finished with a 22-7 lead on shots after dominating 15-3 in the second half, and they ended ahead 10-3 on corner kicks.

Heyman-Kantor recorded four saves in 72:33 before sophomore Ryan Sutcliffe substituted in for the final 17:27 and picked up three saves. Coble and junior Ryan Bradley each made one save in goal for Hopkins.

The Garnet conclude the 2005 season with an overall record of 12-6-2 and a Centennial record of 6-2-1, the best conference showing in school history.

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11/9: Grady Is Golden; Garnet in ECAC Semis

Swarthmore , PA – Swarthmore sophomore defender Brendan Grady ( San Jose, CA / Bellarmine College) converted the final penalty kick of a best-of-five shootout to send the home-standing Garnet past visiting Dickinson on Wednesday evening in quarterfinal action of the 2005 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Division III Southern Region Championship Tournament.

After an hour and twenty-three minute delay due to heavy traffic in the Philadelphia area, Swarthmore (12-5-2) and Dickinson (12-5-1) battled to a 0-0 tie through 110 minutes of action on Clothier Field. The Garnet, seeded third, advanced into the ECAC semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 12, facing No. 2 seed Johns Hopkins at 2:00 p.m. in Baltimore, Md.

This is the second consecutive appearance for Swarthmore in the E.C.A.C. Southern Region semifinals; the Garnet defeated Washington & Jefferson 5-3 on Clothier Field in 2004.

Swarthmore held a 13-8 shot advantage at the end of regulation while, the Red Devils controlled play in the overtime periods, holding a 4-2 edge in shots and 2-1 in corner kicks.

Garnet senior goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor ( New York City / Riverdale Country) made three saves in overtime to keep Swarthmore alive. Heyman-Kantor received help from freshman defender Rory Stackpole ( Sanford, ME / Sanford), who cleared an apparent Dickinson goal with 1:12 remaining.

Dickinson went first in the penalty kick shoot-out and Heyman-Kantor immediately gave Swarthmore momentum, making a diving stop on a shot from Red Devils’ freshman defender Tyler Zentz ( Lutherville, MD / Towson).

Garnet senior co-captain Alex Elkins (Berkeley Heights, NJ / The Pingry School), senior forward Andrew Terker (Allentown, PA / Moravian Academy), and sophomore forward Brandon Washington (Mesquite, TX / Greenhill School) all converted into the left side of the goal, while Dickinson only managed on score as Swarthmore built a 3-1 edge after three rounds.

Dickinson junior midfielder Tim Fauquier (Bethesda, MD / Winston Churchill) and sophomore forward Bobby Malek (Darnestown, MD / Bullis School) answered for the Red Devils, while Swarthmore sophomore midfielder Patrick Christmas (Chapel Hill, NC / East Chapel Hill) missed wide left, evening the score at 3-3.

Grady calmly walked from midfield and drove the ball into the left side panel to continue Swarthmore’s 2005 season.

Heyman-Kantor and Dickinson senior goalkeeper Aaron Stemplewicz ( Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks West) made five saves apiece.

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11/7: Garnet Back In ECACs

Swarthmore received its second consecutive bid to the ECAC Division III South Regional Tournament on Monday afternoon. The Garnet (12-5-1) received the No. 3 seed and will host 6th-seeded Dickinson College on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. on Clothier Field.

Swarthmore has had recent success in the ECAC Tournament. The Garnet earned the No. 4 seed in 2004 and defeated Lebanon Valley 4-1 in the quarterfinals on Clothier Field. Swarthmore, due to a host of upsets, hosted the semi-finals and downed Washington & Jefferson by a score of 5-3. The Garnet fell to Wesely (DE) in the finals the next day, 3-1.

The Garnet have a victory over the Red Devils in 2005, having defeated Dickinson 2-0 on Sept. 17 on Clothier Field. The Red Devils (12-5) finished the regular season with a flurry, winning six of their last seven.

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11/5: Mules Buck Garnet Out of CC Playoffs

Muhlenberg scored twice in the first half on its way to a 3-0 victory over Swarthmore in semi-final action of the 2005 Centennial Conference Playoffs on the campus of McDaniel College on Saturday afternoon.

The Mules, seeded No. 3, got on the board in the 12 the minute on a goal by midfielder Jose Ramirez. Muhlenberg forced a turnover in the midfield and sent a ball into the left corner. Senior forward James Henshaw won the race and crossed the ball back across the Garnet goal mouth, past lunging Swarthmore goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor ‘06. Ramirez came streaking up field, unmarked, and easily tapped the ball into the open net at 11:55 for a 1-0 lead.

Muhlenberg used a bit of deception for the second score. A Swarthmore defender was flagged for a hand ball 10 yards outside the Garnet box. Mules’ midfielder Jonathan Kliewer lined up for the free kick as the Garnet defense built a wall in front of Heyman-Kantor. Kliewer took two steps towards the ball like he was going to drive a shot towards the goal. At the last second, the sophomore touched a slow roller towards Muhlenberg midfielder Christopher King. King, the leading scorer in the Centennial during the regular season, uncorked a low-liner inside the right post at 31:40 to give the Mules a two-goal lead.

Swarthmore, the No. 2 seed, failed to capitalize on a terrific scoring chance as time wound down in the first half. Junior forward Colton Bangs controlled the ball on the Mules end line, drawing Muhlenberg goalie Peter Bennett off his line. Bangs lofted the ball over Bennett’s head towards the far post. Swarthmore midfielder Patrick Christmas ’08 sent a header towards the empty net, by a Muhlenberg defender was able to prevent the ball from entering the goal.

The Mules added an insurance goal by Henshaw at 76:15 to ensure a trip to the championship match on Sunday afternoon. Muhlenberg will face No. 5 seed Gettysburg, a 1-0 winner in double-overtime over top-seeded McDaniel.

Bennett made six saves in goal for the Mules, while Heyman-Kantor registered two stops for Swarthmore (12-5-1).

The Garnet will have to wait until Monday afternoon to see if they receive an invitation to play in the 2005 E.C.A.C. Tournament. Swarthmore reached the finals of the 2004 E.C.A.C. Tournament, falling to Wesley (DE) 3-1.

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10/29: Washington Steals the Ball, Garnet Down Fords
by Andrew Quinton '08, SID Staff

Yoi Tibbets ’09 scored his first collegiate goal with 2:51 remaining in regulation and Stu Leon ’09 added the game-winner as the Garnet defeated host Haverford 2-1 in double overtime on a frigid Saturday afternoon.

Swarthmore (12-4-1, 6-2-1 CC) got off to a fast start, but it was the hosts who got on the board first. Standing about 30 yards out, Fords freshman Eric Kissinger corralled an attempted clear, took one touch, and hit a booming shot over the crowd in front of the net and into the upper right corner of the goal, giving Haverford a 1-0 lead 20:10 into the match. This seemed to take the wind out of Swarthmore’s sails and they struggled to get offensive chances during the rest of the half.

As fans for both teams got increasingly vocal, Swarthmore dominated the second half, out-shooting the Fords (5-11-1, 1-8 CC) 15-4. Coach Eric Wagner went with an attacking lineup, playing leading scorer Andrew Terker ’06 at center midfield for much of the half, and it paid off as the offense created several numerous scoring chances and the back line was able to shut down the rare Ford offensives. The Garnet had a pretty goal called back early in the half due to numerous players being offsides and had several shots sail just off net. All of this nearly went for naught, and as the clock ticked under three minutes, the score was still 1-0.

Finally, Tibbets came through with the equalizer. Alex Elkins ’05 played the ball towards the left side, and Washington touched the ball to Tibbets, who sent a left-footed blast well out of the reach of goalkeeper Alec Aramanda. Swarthmore kept up the intensity and almost won the game in regulation. With just seconds remaining, David Hoyt ’06 fed a wide-open Terker who got a shot off, but Aramanda dove and pushed the ball just wide as time expired.

Tibbets nearly won the game in the first overtime, but Aramanda made another diving on save on the freshman’s attempted header. The teams exchanged chances but could not convert; this one would go down to the wire.

The Garnet continued to control play, and, with just under four minutes remaining, got another break. Washington stuck his foot out and stole an attempted pass from a Ford defender. The sophomore found Leon in a soft spot in the Ford defense, and the team’s leading scorer (six goals in 2005) put home the game winner.

Reuben Heyman-Kantor made five saves for his twelfth win of the season.

For the match, Swarthmore outshot Haverford 30-15.

Swarthmore clinched second place in the Centennial Conference with the win and will face the #3-seed Muhlenberg next Saturday. The Mules downed the Garnet 1-0 in Allentown, Pa. on October 19.

McDaniel, after winning 3-0 over Washington on Saturday afternoon, wins the regular season title and will host the Centennial Championship Tournament on November 5 and 6.

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10/26: Torch Passed As Garnet Scatter Bears on Senior Night

Forwards Andrew Terker '06, Stu Leon '09, and Scott Waymouth '09 scored as Swarthmore defeated Ursinus 3-0 on Wednesday night on Clothier Field.

The Garnet offense ended a four-game scoring drought on a night when five seniors; defender Alex Elkins, goalie Reuben Heyman-Kantor, defender David Hoyt, Terker, and defender Paul Thibodeau were honored. These young men represented the recent turnaround of Swarthmore soccer and the torch was symbolically passed on to the younger Garnet players.

Terker put his goal in at 17:10, skipping a free kick through the Ursinus wall past Bears 'keeper Brian Berkowitz. The goal brought to end a Swarthmore scoreless streak that had reached over 430 minutes.

It was the 17th goal of Terker's Swarthmore career and his fifth of the season.

Leon, the standout freshman, kept pace with Terker for the team lead in goals, giving the Garnet a 2-0 lead at 69:31. Leon stole the ball from a Bears defender outside the Ursinus box and took one step before blasting the ball into the top shelf for his fifth score of 2005.

Swarthmore put its final score on the board with just 49 seconds remaining in the game. Waymouth, just inserted into the game for Terker, played a loose ball at the top of the Ursinus box. Waymouth got by two defenders and beat Berkowitz with a shot to the right post. It was the first goal, and first shot, of Waymouth's college career.

Heyman-Kantor made four saves in goal as Swarthmore improved to 11-4-1 overall and 5-2-1 in the Centennial Conference. The Garnet now sit alone in second place in the Centennial, and with a tie or a win at Haverford on Saturday, assure themselves a playoff spot for the second consecutive year.

The Garnet will wrap up regular season play on Saturday, October 29th with the 91st meeting with the Fords at 2:00 p.m.

10/23: McDaniel Terrorizes Swarthmore 2-0

Todd Knepper had a goal and an assist to lead McDaniel to a 2-0 win over Swarthmore in Centennial action on Sunday afternoon in Westminster, Md. The Garnet dip to 10-4-1 overall and 4-2-1 in the Centennial, while the Green Terror improve to 11-3-1 and 5-1-1 in the CC.

Knepper put McDaniel on the board at 11:34 finishing off a rebound for a 1-0 lead.

The Green Terror struck again late in the game. Knepper set up Thomas Kane for a McDaniel's second goal at 78:03.

The Green Terror defense held up, holding Swarthmore to only two shots in the second half. McDaniel held a 17-10 edge in the shot department for the game.

Garnet goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor '06 made six saves in goal, while Terror 'keeper Andrew Wu made two stops for the shutout.

With the loss, Swarthmore drops to third place in the Centennial Conference standings. The Garnet resume their quest for a Centennial playoff spot on Wednesday night versus Ursinus. Swarthmore hosts the Bears on Senior Night at 7:00 p.m. on Clothier Field.

Goals:

MC: Todd Knepper 11:34
MC: Thomas Kane (Knepper) 78:03

Goalkeepers:
SC: Reuben Heyman-Kantor 6 saves, 2 GA, 90 min.
MC: Andrew Wu 2 saves, 0 GA, 90 min.
Shots: SC: 10 MC: 17
Corner Kicks: SC 5, MC 4
Fouls: SC 11, FM 14
Offsides: SC 3, FM 0

10/22: Rain Postpones 1st Place Match

The scheduled 1:00 p.m. Swarthmore/McDaniel men's soccer match has been postponed due to inclement weather. The match will be made up tomorrow, Oct. 23 at 1:00 p.m. in Westminster, Md.

10/19: Mules Clip Garnet 1-0

Muhlenberg midfielder Christopher King scored ten minutes into the second half, giving the Mules all the offense it would need to defeat Swarthmore 1-0 in Centennial action on Wednesday evening in Allentown, Pa. It is the first conference defeat for the Garnet (10-3-1, 4-1-1 CC).Both teams battled through a scoreless first half, with Muhlenberg (9-4, 4-2 CC) holding a 8-5 advantage in the shot category.King put home his team-high eighth goal at 54:56, taking a pass from defender Joseph Benner and beating Swarthmore goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor '06 with a shot to the far post. The Mules defense locked down on Swarthmore for the remainder of the match, limiting the Garnet to only three shots in the second half.Muhlenberg goalie Peter Bennett registered two saves while Heyman-Kantor made four saves for Swarthmore.

The Garnet slip into a tie for first place in the Centennial standings with McDaniel, a 2-0 winner at Ursinus on Wednesday afternoon. Both squads have a total of 13 points and will face each other this Saturday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. in Westminster, Md.

10/15: Garnet and Blue Jays Draw Even

Swarthmore and Johns Hopkins fought hard for 110 minutes, settling on a 0-0 tie in two overtimes in Centennial Conference action at Clothier Field on Saturday night.

The game seemed destined to continue along the scoreless path. Johns Hopkins had played five overtimes game already this season, tying on three separate occasions. Swarthmore has only allowed five goals all season, and has needed extra time on three occasions. Both goalkeepers came in with six shut outs apiece and the defenses held true to form.

Swarthmore's Reuben Heyman-Kantor made five saves and Johns Hopkins' Dan Coble countered with four stops as neither offense could find an open net.

The Blue Jays (7-2-4, 1-1-3) owned the first half, out shooting the Garnet 10-3. Swarthmore returned the favor in the second half, taking eight shots to two by Hopkins.

The big Centennial matches keep coming for Swarthmore (10-2-1, 4-0-1 CC); the team will travel to Allentown, Pa. on Wednesday, October 19 to face Muhlenberg in a 4:30 p.m. match-up.

10/10: Seahawks Snap Garnet Streak 1-0

St. Mary's (Md.) scored a goal just before halftime and Seahawks goalkeeper Rick Besore made it stand up with nine second-half saves, defeating Swarthmore 1-0 on Monday afternoon in wet St. Mary's City, Md. The loss ended a seven-game win streak by Swarthmore (10-2 overall, 4-0 Centennial).

The Garnet held a 26-21 shot advantage, including 16-12 in the second half, but the Seahawks (6-5-1) kept the pressure turned up with a 13-2 lead in corner kicks.

St. Mary's broke through at 41:21 when junior forward Alex Pyzik put a pass from junior David Reumont into the top right corner for the eventual game-winner.

Swarthmore goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor '06 made a season-high ten saves in the loss, and saw his impressive scoreless streak ended at 694:47 (a 89 minutes short of Gettysburg netminder Steve Kopp's Centennial record).

Both Swarthmore defeats have come at the hands on non-conference opponents and week-long Fall Break on campus has not benefitted the squad in recent years. In the last three seasons, the Garnet are just 2-5-1 when classes are in recess.

Swarthmore will jump back into the Centennial fray in their next match; the Garnet host 2004 conference champ Johns Hopkins (7-1-3, 1-1-2 CC) on Clothier Field at 7:00 p.m.

10/8: Rain Postpones Swat/Muhlenberg Match

The heavy rains that are blanketing the Northeast have forced the postponement of today's scheduled 7:00 p.m. match at Muhlenberg.

The game is tenatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 19. Start time is 4:30 p.m.

10/4: Sophomore Second Half Sends Swarthmore Streak to Seven

Sophomores Michael Bonesteel and Brandon Washington broke open a scoreless game with three goals in nine minutes, leading to a 3-0 Swarthmore victory over Albright on a foggy Tuesday evening at Clothier Field. It is the seventh consecutive win for the Garnet (10-1 overall, 4-0 Centennial).

The first half was a hard-fought draw as neither team could get any offense; the score remained 0-0 at the intermission.

Unfortunately for the Lions, Swarthmore began the second half playing like their hair was on fire.

Washington chased down a ball on the left sideline, deftly keeping the ball inbounds while touching it towards the corner flag. The sophomore midfielder out ran the Albright defender and crossed the ball across the goal mouth. Washington called for classmate Bonesteel, who was streaking up the right flank, to finish the play. Bonesteel granted his teammate's wish, sending a mid-air volley into the left side pocket for a 1-0 Swarthmore lead at 49:05.

The tandem switched roles for the second Swarthmore goal, scored just three minutes later at 52:04. This time Bonesteel set the table, touching a ball back to midfielder Patrick Christmas '08 who crossed the ball from the right corner on into the Lions' penalty box. The ball found its way to Washington's head and the Texas native flipped in his third goal of the season, extending the Garnet lead to 2-0.

Bonesteel was the recipient of a Swarthmore bounce on his second goal of the night. Midfielder Chris Szeto '09 clanged a shot off the left post at 57:14, and the ball bounced off the inside corner back across the goal mouth where Bonesteel was all alone with an empty net. The ball officially went in at 57:15 and Bonesteel had his third goal of the year.

The Swarthmore defense held up once again, blanking their seventh opponent of the year. Senior goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor made two saves and sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Sutcliffe also made a pair of saves to combine on the shut out.

Heyman-Kantor extended his scoreless streak to 653:26, dating back a 1-0 loss to Vassar on September 10.

In their next contest, the Garnet travel north to Allentown, Pa. for a 7:00 p.m. match with Centennial rival Muhlenberg.

10/1: Bangs Buries Bouncing Ball

Forward Colton Bangs '07 headed home the game-winner at 82:40 as Swarthmore remained atop the Centennial Conference standings, defeating Franklin & Marshall 1-0 in Lancaster, Pa. on Saturday afternoon.

Swarthmore controlled much of the offensive action in the match, outshooting the Diplomats (3-3-3, 2-2 CC) by a 13-3 margin.

The Garnet finally broke through for a score with just over seven minutes remaining. Midfielder J.P. Faunes '08 sent a sweeping cross into the F&M box and lanky freshman Ladule Lako Lo Sarah '09 flicked the ball on. Bangs won the race to the bouncing ball, heading it home for his second goal of the season, sending the Garnet (9-1, 4-0 CC) to their sixth consecutive victory.

Swarthmore goalkeeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor '06 extended his scoreless streak, now at 590:06, posting his sixth shut out of the season.

With the 4-0 start, the Garnet remain in first place in the Centennial Conference with twelve points.

In their next contest, the Garnet host Albright Collge on Tuesday, October 4 in a 7:00 p.m. non-conference match.

Goals:

SC: Colton Bangs (J.P. Faunes, Ladule Lako Lo Sarah) 82:40

Goalkeepers:
SC: Reuben Heyman-Kantor 0 saves, 0 GA, 90 min.
FM: Ed Stelz 2 saves, 1 GA, 90 min.
Shots: SC: 13 FM: 3
Corner Kicks: SC 7, FM 5
Fouls: SC 11, FM 6
Offsides: SC 3, FM 2

9/28: Terker, Garnet Take Over First Place With Win

Senior forward Andrew Terker '06 scored twice in the span of thirty seconds to propel Swarthmore to its fifth consecutive victory, a 3-1 decision over Washington (Md.) on Wednesday evening at Clothier Field. The win, combined with Muhlenberg's 3-0 loss to F&M, move the Garnet into sole possession of first place in the Centennial Conference.

Sophomore forward Michael Bonesteel put in the first score just forty-eight seconds into the game, heading home a bending cross from midfielder Ladule La Lako Sarah ’09.  That’s only the third first-half goal by the Garnet, and the first on the season for Bonesteel.

The Garnet kept the offense rolling as the midfielders kept feeding the Swarthmore forwards for excellent scoring chances.  Terker's first score started with defender Duncan Gromko ’07, who settled a ball cleared out of the Shoremen box.  Gromko crossed the ball from the right side to the far left post where midfielder Christopher Szeto ’09 one-timed the ball across the goal mouth.  Terker came streaking in and re-directed the ball past Washington goalie Steve Ferri at 18:55 for a 2-0 Swat lead.

Terker struck again at 18:25 left in the first half, taking a through ball from midfielder Matt Schiller ’07 and blasting it into the right side of the net for his fourth goal of the season.   The Garnet, helped by starting goal keeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor 's two saves, kept the Shoremen at bay, leading 3-0 into the intermission.

The Shoremen got one back early in the second half when Brian Shulz got loose down the right flank and crossed the ball to the feet of Derek Dombrowski. Dombrowski touched the ball past Garnet keeper Ryan Sutcliffe ’08 into the right corner for his first career goal.  The score ended a Garnet streak of almost 504 minutes without allowing an opponent to score.   

Sutcliffe came back and made three big saves, helping extend Swarthmore's record to 8-1 overall and 3-0 in the Centennial Conference.

The Garnet enjoyed a 22-11 shot advantage and took eight corners to the Shoremen's five.

Sean Ferri and Mike Gillis combined for seven saves as the Shoremen dropped to 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the Centennial.

The Garnet travel west for their next match, a 2:00 p.m. contest at Franklin & Marshall College on October 1st.

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9/26: Stu Unleashed On Knights

Freshman forward Stu Leon scored three minutes into overtime to send Swarthmore to its fourth consecutive shut out win, a 1-0 decision over Farleigh-Dickinson at Florham (4-5) in Teaneck, Nj. on Monday afternoon. The 7-1 start by Swarthmore is the best since the 1966 Garnet team began 8-0.

The two squads battled through 90 minutes of scoreless regulation action. The Garnet (7-1) were very aggressive, out shooting the Knights 16-9 for the contest.

Leon, who had seven shots himself, finally broke through after a nice pass from defender Darren Johnson '08, ending the game at 93:19. It was the fourth goal of the season for Leon, a team-high.

Garnet goalie Reuben Heyman-Kantor '06 made three stops to record his fourth consecutive shut out, and fifth of the season.

Swarthmore has blanked five opponents this year. The school record for shut outs in a season is nine -- accomplished by the 1990 and 1991 squads on their way to the NCAA Tournament. The 1965 Garnet team set the bar for back-to-back shut outs, skunking five consecutive opponents.

The Garnet will return to Clothier Field on Wednesday, September 28 to resume their Centennial slate, hosting Washington College in a 7:00 p.m. contest.

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9/24: Swarthmore Defeats Gettysburg 2-0

Ronald Reagan presided over the Oval Office for a second term, the Kansas City Royals were on their way to their only World Series win, and Marty McFly was on his way Back to the Future the last time that headline was heard. The Garnet used goals by Evan Nesterak '09 and Brandon Washington '08 to defeat the Bullets 2-0 on Saturday evening at Clothier Field, putting to bed a losing streak that spanned 20 years.

The Bullets (4-3-1, 1-1 CC) were aggressive early, out shooting Swarthmore 6-1 in the first half, yet neither team was able to score.

Nesterak, a freshman midfielder, put the Garnet on the board at the 68:56 mark. The eventual game-winning score started with a Swarthmore throw-in deep in Gettysburg territory. Midfielder Christopher Szeto '09 headed the throw from Washington into the Bullet penalty box, and Nesterak raced in from the left flank, beating Gettysburg keeper Nick Wells-Bundtzen for a lunging header into open net.

It was the third goal of the season for Nesterak, tying him with forward Stu Leon '09 for tops on the squad. The goal also marked the first time a Garnet men's soccer player had scored a goal on Gettysburg since Len Cuello '94 turned the trick twice on October 15, 1994.

The Garnet added an insurance goal when Washington '08 used his speed to run down a long pass from Andrew Terker '06. The midfielder deked Wells-Bundtzen and ran the ball into the net to tally his second score of the season at 83:56.

Senior Reuben Heyman-Kantor made five saves in goal as the Garnet improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the Centennial. Heyman-Kantor recorded his third consecutive shut-out (fourth overall), and in the process, extended his scoreless streak to over 361 minutes.

Wells-Bundtzen made three saves in goal for the Bullets.

The previous Swarthmore men's soccer victory over Gettysburg occurred in early November of 1985, when the Garnet defeated the Bullets 3-1 in the MAC semi-final match.

The 2-0 start in Centennial play hasn't been done by Swarthmore since 1994 when they downed McDaniel (then Western Maryland) and Washington.

Swarthmore will make a quick turnaround for their next game and travel north to Madison, NJ on Monday, September 26 to face Farleigh-Dickinson University College at Florham in a 3:30 p.m. non-conference match. The Garnet will return to Clothier Field on Wednesday, September 28 to resume their Centennial slate, hosting Washington College in a 7:00 p.m. contest.

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9/17: Garnet Dodge Red Devils, Mother Nature

Midfielder J.P. Faunes '08 and forward Stu Leon '09 scored goals as Swarthmore defeated Dickinson 2-0 on a stormy Saturday night at Clothier Field.

Both squads came into the contest with matching 4-1 records, and played with the same level of skill for much of the first half.

Swarthmore were able to capitalize on a Red Devil foul early in the game. Faunes took the kick, curving the ball around the wall and back inside the post to beat Dickinson keeper Aaron Stemplewicz at 9:04 for a 1-0 lead. The score marks the first goal of Faunes' collegiate career.

Play was halted with 9:39 left in the first half as the referee spied strikes of lighting surrounding the field. Both teams milled around Lamb-Miller Fieldhouse as the officials and coaches conferred about resuming the match.

Both teams took to the field exactly one hour after the match was stopped and resumed their battle on the Opening Night of the Centennial Conference.

The Garnet (5-1, 1-0 CC) were able to tack on an insurance goal with time winding down in the match. Midfielder Ladule Lako La Sarah '09 glided by the Dickinson defender along the right sideline, finally arching a cross into the top of the box. A Red Devil defender stepped in and deflected the pass. Unfortunately for Dickinson, Leon was there to pounce, taking one step before striking the ball into the left side of the goal for his third score, a team-high, of the season.

Senior Reuben Heyman-Kantor had another strong night, making six saves for his third shutout of the year.

Stemplewicz made five stops as Dickinson fell to 4-2 overall, 0-1 in the Centennial.

The Garnet will welcome Gettysburg to Clothier Field on Saturday, September 24 in their next game.

History is not on Swarthmore's side; the Garnet have not beaten the Bullets in 20 years and its been 11 years since a Swarthmore player (Len Cuello '94) scored in the match up. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m.

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9/14: Washington Reels In Victory for Garnet

Brandon Washington '08 finished off a break-away with three seconds left in overtime to elevate Swarthmore to a 1-0 victory at Widener on a muggy Wednesday night in the first night game in the history of Pioneer soccer.

The Garnet, playing away from friendly Clothier Field for the first time in 2005, fought tooth-and-nail with the Pioneers on the newly-renovated Quick Stadium carpet for over 99 minutes, and had nothing to show for it.

Widener got a strong run on the left flank with time winding down in the first overtime, and Swarthmore sloppily cleared the ball over the end line. Twenty-six seconds remained and the Pioneers called for everyone to crowd the box for a desperation corner kick.

Freshman Doug Gabel booted a high ball to the center of the goal mouth where a gaggle of players lurched for position. Garnet senior goal keeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor won the battle, leaping high to gain control. The keeper instinctively took three strides and punted the ball all the way over the midfield stripe.

Washington waited on the Pioneer side of the line, entertained by a pair of Widener defenders. The sophomore played the ball over his left shoulder, away from one defender, and made a nifty touch to his left and separated from the second defender. Pioneer goalie Matt Huminski charged out to thwart the rush, but a fleet Washington won the race to the ball and deftly touched the ball between the goalie's feet, and into the back of the net, to end the match.

It was the first goal of the season for Washington, the sixth score of his career, and the first game-winner.

Heyman-Kantor enjoyed a big night, making a pair of saves for his second shut out of the season, and then tallied the second point of his career. He assisted on a goal in a 3-1 Swarthmore win at Franklin & Marshall on October 4, 2003 for the other point.

The Garnet enjoyed a 13-10 advantage in the shot department on the evening.

Huminski made four saves in goal as Widener dropped to 3-2 on the season.

The Garnet (4-1) begin the Centennial portion of their schedule on Saturday evening when they host Dickinson (4-1), a 1-0 winner over Susquehanna (No. 8 in the Mid-Atlantic region) on Wednesday night. Last season Swarthmore snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 1-0 double overtime victory in Carlisle, Pa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Clothier Field.

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9/10: Brewers Win Inaugural Match

Vassar midfielder Court Steiner scored in 9th minute, giving the Brewers all the offense they would need to defeat Swarthmore 1-0 on Saturday evening at Clothier Field.

The match up between Vassar and Swarthmore marked the first time the two schools had squared off in a men's soccer game.

The game-winning score took shape as Steiner controlled a feed from forward Adam Marsh and spied Garnet goalie Reuben Heyman-Kantor creeping off his line. The junior deftly lofted the ball over the outstretched hand of Heyman-Kantor at the 8:36 mark, giving the Brewers (2-0) a lead they would not relinquish.

The Garnet did not go quietly, frequently testing Vassar freshman keeper Jason Cetel. Stu Leon '09 had a brief opening in the box following a nifty touch by Andrew Terker '06, but Cetel came flying out of the goal to smother the ball as Leon tried to shoot.

Cetel made four saves for Vassar, while Heyman-Kantor registered three stops in goal for the Garnet.

Swarthmore had their three-game win streaked snapped, and the loss was only the second time the Garnet (3-1) had been beaten at home in two years.

Swarthmore will travel south on Route 320 for their next game, a 7:00 p.m. match at Widener University on Wednesday, September 14th.

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9/7: Rabbit Runs Greyhounds In Circles

Freshman Evan Nesterak scored two goals to send the Garnet to their third consecutive victory, a 3-0 decision over Moravian (2-2) on Wednesday night at Clothier Field.

Swarthmore (3-0) learned yesterday that they had been ranked 10th in the NSCAA/adidas Mid-Atlantic Regional rankings, and came out on Wednesday night playing like they had more to prove.

The Garnet spent much of the game planted in front of the Greyhound goal, out shooting Moravian 23-6 in the process.

Swarthmore finally broke through in the 34th minute; midfielder Patrick Christmas '08 uncorked a shot that was knocked away by Greyhound keeper Kyle Keller. Nesterak kept moving on the play, putting the rebound into the back of the net for his first career goal.

The Garnet kept coming at Keller in the second half, and the Greyhounds suffered a bit of bad luck as a Moravian defender, in an attempt to clear a Swarthmore cross, indirectly headed the ball into his own goal.

Nesterak capped off the banner evening with his second goal at the 76:45 mark. Defender Jason Thorpe '09 lofted a cross into the middle of the Moravian box and Nesterak climbed up the ladder to place a perfect header into the right corner of the goal.

Senior keeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor made a pair of saves for his first shut out of the season, while Keller made six saves in the losing effort.

Swarthmore will look to extend their winning streak on Saturday, September 10, when they host Vassar College at 7:00 p.m.

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9/4: Terker, Garnet Capture Alumni Classic Title!

Senior forward Andrew Terker ’06 came through for Swarthmore once again, scoring the game-winning goal in the second overtime to lift the Garnet to a 2-1 victory over Scranton in the Garnet Alumni Classic on Sunday afternoon.  The win clinched the second consecutive Classic title for Swarthmore.

In earlier action, Widener (1-1) defeated Earlham (Ind.) 1-0, in overtime, courtesy of a Ryan Sullivan goal in the 95th minute.

Scranton put up the first goal 12 minutes into the game, establishing control of the game early.  Freshman defender Gary Racich found himself all alone in the far left corner and calmly lofted a cross over the center of the Garnet goalmouth.  Forward Kyle Falana got excellent position on a Swarthmore defender and headed the ball into the net for a 1-0 Royal lead.

The score stayed that way until the 65th minute, when freshman forward Stu Leon headed in a Darren Johnson cross to knot the score at one goal a side.  

The previous two meetings between Swarthmore and Scranton ended without a clear winner.  In 2003, the Garnet escaped Scranton with a 1-1 overtime draw in hand, and last season the Royals left Swarthmore with a 0-0 double overtime tie.  Sunday’s contest had a similar feeling to it.

Terker, the owner of four game-wining goals in 2004, re-entered the game at 68:39 with only one thought in mind—put the ball in the net.  The 2004 All-Centennial performer tried several times to find an opening, finally getting a clear look three and a half minutes into the second extra session.  Terker ­corralled a long pass on the left flank, and then lofted the ball over the outstretched arm of Royal keeper David Keib into the top right corner for the championship.

Garnet senior keeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor made five saves in goal as Swarthmore improved their record to 2-0 on the season.  Keib registered five saves as Scranton dropped to 1-1.

The Garnet captains, upon accepting the Alumni Classic championship trophy, presented the plaque to the family of the late Tariq Fischer '08 who took in Sunday's match.

Swarthmore will host Moravian in their next game, an 8:00 p.m. match on Clothier Field this coming Wednesday.

Swarthmore Box
Earlham/Widener Box

   All Tournament Team

F – Andrew Terker –Swarthmore                            F – Tim Logan - Scranton
F – Stu Leon – Swarthmore                                    M – Atiq Zamani – Earlham
M – Patrick Christmas – Swarthmore                     M – Ryan Sullivan – Widener
D – John Musser – Widener                                    D – Gary Racich – Scranton
D – Alex Elkins – Swarthmore                                D – Brendan Grady – Swarthmore
D – David Hibber-Rode – Earlham
G – David Keib – Scranton

9/3: Garnet Fly Past Quakers!

The Swarthmore men’s soccer team used four second-half goals, including a flying header by Andrew Terker '06, to cruise past Earlham (IN) 4-1 in the Garnet Alumni Classic on Saturday evening.

Earlham got on the board first, firing a flurry of shots at Garnet keeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor '06.  Quaker forward Chris Sloan got free on the left side of the Garnet box and deftly slipped a shot past the Swarthmore goalie.  The ball trickled toward the open net and the crowd of 220 gasped as the ball glanced off the right post.  Earlham's Atiq Zamani quickly pounced on the rebound and Heyman-Kantor was forced to make a defensive save from point-blank range.  Zamani chased down his own rebound and lifted the ball over the keeper's head, where Sloan deposited it in the net via a header.

The Garnet had a great opportunity in the 21st minute when Evan Nesterik got taken down inside the Quaker penalty box.  Brendan Grady took the penalty kick and got the keeper to move off his line, but unfortunately pushed his shot wide left.

Swarthmore kept attacking in the second half, fighting through some physical play by the Quakers.  Alex Elkins ’06 lofted a free kick into the Earlham box, and the ball found a leaping Stu Leone ’09 who deflected it past the Quaker keeper for his first collegiate goal.

Five minutes later, Swarthmore struck again.  Senior Paul Thibodeau lofted a cross into the center of the box and Ladule Lako La Sarah ’09 headed it onto the far wing.  Winger Mat Schiller ’07 came streaking in, and in mid-air, volleyed the ball over the out-stretched hands of the Earlham keeper for the 2-1 Swarthmore lead.

A round of nifty passing led to a Colton Bangs '07 goal at the 77:59 mark, and the Garnet put the icing on the cake when Terker dove head first to meet a Yoi Tibbets '09 cross at 89:30 sending the Garnet fans into a prolonged celebration.

The Garnet (1-0) take to the field on Sunday afternoon against the Royals of the University of Scranton. Swarthmore fans should expect a dogfight at tomorrow's 4:00 p.m. game; the last two Scranton/Swarthmore matches have ended in a tie (0-0 in 2004, and 1-1 in 2003).

Scranton defeated Widener 1-0 in the early match at the Garnet Alumni Classic.

Swarthmore Box
Scranton/Widener Box

2005 Team Preview

The Swarthmore men’s soccer team kicks off the 2005 season at the annual Garnet Alumni Classic on Labor Day Weekend. The Garnet, who began 2004 by winning the Classic and running out to a 4-0 start, the best since 1966, look to repeat last year's success by blending a strong returning group of players, with an outstanding freshman class.

Eight returning starters, including senior defender Alex Elkins and senior forward Andrew Terker (right), both of whom were All-Centennial Conference selections in 2004, will mix with several strong underclassmen to make up Swarthmore’s 2005 squad. Elkins, a three-year starter at sweeper, captained the first Swarthmore team to earn a Centennial Conference playoff spot, and directed a defensive unit that at one point were ranked 17th in the nation in goals against average. Terker led the team in goals (8), including four game-winners, to propel the Garnet offense in 2004.

Swarthmore may have lost three key starters to graduation, but the team looks to be stronger all around due to leadership of the senior class and significant depth at every position on the field. Last year’s freshman class, which included four regular starters (Brendan Grady, Patrick Christmas, Michael Bonesteel, and Brandon Washington), are now seasoned veterans looking to move the Garnet forward. Bonesteel and Washington were first and second on the team in points, respectively, in 2004, and will challenge Terker in the race for scoring honors this season.

Also returning are several juniors who have consistently produced for the program the past two seasons. Midfielder Matt Schiller ’07 brings speed to the wing, physical forward Colton Bangs ’07 has proven he can score in the clutch, and defender Duncan Gromko ’06 possesses the experience (21 starts in 2004) to bring success to the Garnet.

Further strengthening Swarthmore is a stellar group of incoming student-athletes, possibly the best yet in head coach Eric Wagner’s four years. “The incoming class is deep and very talented,” he said, adding that "we expect this group of student-athletes to help us continue our success from 2004 and to keep the program on the rise for several years."

The 2005 schedule will be very demanding, presenting the Garnet with the opportunity to earn regional and national recognition. The Centennial Conference schedule will include five home matches at Clothier Stadium, where Swarthmore led the league in attendance last year. After finishing third in the CC in 2004 and losing in overtime in the conference semifinals, the Garnet will strive to earn another playoff bid in 2005.

The nonconference schedule brings in visitors from Indiana (Earlham College), New York (Vassar), and the University of Scranton and Albright College. Upon the team’s return, the regular season includes trips to New Jersey (FDU-Florham), Maryland (St. Mary’s and McDaniel), and up and down the local roads to play Widener and Moravian. Swarthmore experienced some international travel in 2005, taking a pre-season trip to London and Manchester, England, in early August. The Garnet played four friendly matches against professional and amateur clubs, while training, sightseeing, and taking in three top-flight professional matches.

It promises to be another exciting season of soccer at Swarthmore, we hope you can come out and join the fun!

2005 Team Preview

The Swarthmore men’s soccer team kicks off the 2005 season at the annual Garnet Alumni Classic on Labor Day Weekend. The Garnet, who began 2004 by winning the Classic and running out to a 4-0 start, the best since 1966, look to repeat last year's success by blending a strong returning group of players, with an outstanding freshman class.

Eight returning starters, including senior defender Alex Elkins and senior forward Andrew Terker, both of whom were All-Centennial Conference selections in 2004, will mix with several strong underclassmen to make up Swarthmore’s 2005 squad. Elkins, a three-year starter at sweeper, captained the first Swarthmore team to earn a Centennial Conference playoff spot, and directed a defensive unit that at one point were ranked 17th in the nation in goals against average. Terker led the team in goals (8), including four game-winners, to propel the Garnet offense in 2004.

Swarthmore may have lost three key starters to graduation, but the team looks to be stronger all around due to leadership of the senior class and significant depth at every position on the field. Last year’s freshman class, which included four regular starters (Brendan Grady, Patrick Christmas, Michael Bonesteel, and Brandon Washington), are now seasoned veterans looking to move the Garnet forward. Bonesteel and Washington were first and second on the team in points, respectively, in 2004, and will challenge Terker in the race for scoring honors this season.

Also returning are several juniors who have consistently produced for the program the past two seasons. Midfielder Matt Schiller ’07 brings speed to the wing, physical forward Colton Bangs ’07 has proven he can score in the clutch, and defender Duncan Gromko ’06 possesses the experience (21 starts in 2004) to bring success to the Garnet.

Further strengthening Swarthmore is a stellar group of incoming student-athletes, possibly the best yet in head coach Eric Wagner’s four years. “The incoming class is deep and very talented,” he said, adding that "we expect this group of student-athletes to help us continue our success from 2004 and to keep the program on the rise for several years."

The 2005 schedule will be very demanding, presenting the Garnet with the opportunity to earn regional and national recognition. The Centennial Conference schedule will include five home matches at Clothier Stadium, where Swarthmore led the league in attendance last year. After finishing third in the CC in 2004 and losing in overtime in the conference semifinals, the Garnet will strive to earn another playoff bid in 2005.

The nonconference schedule brings in visitors from Indiana (Earlham College), New York (Vassar), and the University of Scranton and Albright College. Upon the team’s return, the regular season includes trips to New Jersey (FDU-Florham), Maryland (St. Mary’s and McDaniel), and up and down the local roads to play Widener and Moravian. Swarthmore experienced some international travel in 2005, taking a pre-season trip to London and Manchester, England, in early August. The Garnet played four friendly matches against professional and amateur clubs, while training, sightseeing, and taking in three top-flight professional matches.

It promises to be another exciting season of soccer at Swarthmore, we hope you can come out and join the fun!

8/27: Alumni Match a Thrill

15 Swarthmore alums took on the current edition of the Garnet men's soccer team at Clothier Field on Saturday afternoon, giving the young Garnet a run for their money. The final score may have read 3-1, but the action on the field proved otherwise.

2004 All-Centennial goal keeper Nate Shupe '05 (above), made his return to Clothier Field a memorable one, turning away a variety of shots from the undergraduates. Brandon Washington '07 finally broke through late in the first period, heading home a cross just past the out-stretched hand of Shupe.

The alums knotted the match in the second period, when new addition Ciaran Dalton, the Garnet assistant coach, brought the crowd to its feet with a beautiful goal. Dalton, a free agent pick-up before the match, controlled the ball in the box, turned on his right heel, and lofted the ball into the upper left corner to make it a 1-1 game.

The undergraduates put two more goals on the board to take control of the match, but the alumni continued to press, giving the Garnet an tough dress-rehearsal before the opening match on Saturday evening vs. Earlham (IN) at 6:00 p.m.

A hearty thanks goes out to all of the Swarthmore soccer alumni who have lent their support in various ways, and please be sure to check the 2005 schedule for upcoming Swarthmore home matches.

8/12: Dalton, St. Vincet Lead Garnet Comeback

Swarthmore assistant coach Ciaran Dalton, a Millersville grad and Strath Haven native, scored five goals as the Garnet concluded their England Tour 2005 with a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Heywood Town club in England on Friday evening.

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the Heywood Advertiser!

8/7: Swarthmore Tops Heywood 4-0

Andrew Terker '06 scored two goals, while Michael Bonesteel '08 and Andrew McCurdy '08 added scores, as the Garnet defeated Heywood Reform F.C. 4-0 in Manchester, England on Sunday afternoon.

Bonesteel opened the scoring in this friendly match, held at St. James Park, with a goal midway through the first half. McCurdy and Terker added scores as Swarthmore took a 3-0 lead into halftime.

Terker scored his second goal of the match in a rough-and-tumble second half, featuring numerous rough tackles and the ejection of a Heywood player.

The Garnet have a couple of days to rest before their next match, at Oldham Town F.C., on August 10th at 5:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. EST).

Click to read the article in the Heywood Advertiser!

8/4: Garnet Start London Trip With a Bang

Colton Bangs '07 put home a loose ball in the sixth minute as Swarthmore battled to a 1-1 tie in their friendly match with the Yeadling FC 19-and-under squad in London, England on Thursday evening.

The Garnet arrived in London on Tuesday evening and participated in one full-squad practice before hitting the pitch at The Warren, home of the Yeadling Football Club, for the first of five matches.

Swarthmore got on the board first as forward Michael Bonesteel '08 flicked a header towards the Yeadling goal. The goal keeper got his hands on the ball, but was unable to maintain possession. The loose ball fell at the feet of Bangs who neatly deposited it in the back of the net for a 1-0 Garnet advantage.

Swarthmore keeper Reuben Heyman-Kantor '06 kept the Yeadling youngsters off the board for the first 45 minutes, sending the Garnet into halftime with the 1-0 lead intact.

Yeadling evened the match on a breakaway in the second half, putting a score by new Garnet keeper Ryan Sutcliffe '08.

Swarthmore's next match on England Tour 2005 will be on Sunday, August 7th. The Garnet travel north to Manchester for a 10:00 a.m. (5:00 a.m. EST) match with Heywood Reform FC.

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8/1: London Calling!

The Swarthmore men's soccer team leaves tonight for their long-anticipated trip to England. After more than a year of fund-raising and planning, 25 Garnet players and staff will spend 13 days in the U.K., returning in time for their annual pre-season training camp.

The team will enjoy the requisite sight-seeing and tours of some of London's, Liverpool's, and Manchester's major attractions, as well as a tour of the beautiful Lake District in northwest England. There will also be professional matches to attend, training sessions, and a few friendly matches to play.

In keeping with Swarthmore's tradition of engaging in civic welfare projects, the team will also perform a community service project while in London. Also on the schedule is a reception for Swarthmore alumni and the team in London.

For daily accounts of the team's trip be sure to visit the England Tour 2005 Web site. Tom Krattenmaker, Director of News & Information at the College, will scribe a daily recap of the trip, complete with pictures.

The players and staff are very much looking forward to this opportunity to kick-start the 2005 season, and to visit a land where soccer is played at the highest level.

2005 Game Stories

2004 Recap