https://hurstathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=msocLatest news items for Mercyhurst University Athleticsen-us60https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/12/22/mens-soccer-mercyhurst-soccer-welcomes-back-ross-stewart.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/12/22/mens-soccer-mercyhurst-soccer-welcomes-back-ross-stewart.aspxMen's Soccer, Women's Soccer

The Mercyhurst soccer teams are excited to welcome back a familiar face to the program, as Ross Stewart returns as assistant coach for player development for both the men's and women's squads.]]>Ross Stewart HiringMon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:00 EST933814https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/26/mens-soccer-ganser-silva-mrvcic-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/26/mens-soccer-ganser-silva-mrvcic-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxMen's Soccer

GREENWOOD, Ind. – College Sports Communicators (CSC) released their Academic All-District Team following the conclusion of the NCAA men's soccer regular season. The candidates must be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically, as well as maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA. These athletes are recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the field. Three Lakers made the list from the Mercyhurst men's soccer team: Mario Ganser, Alvar Silva, and Ryan Mrvcic.]]>MSOC CSC 2025Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:50:00 EST933773https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/12/buckley-giraldo-named-to-mens-soccer-all-nec-list.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/12/buckley-giraldo-named-to-mens-soccer-all-nec-list.aspxMen's Soccer

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – The NEC released their All-NEC teams following the conclusion of the men's soccer season. Benjamin Buckley and Santiago Giraldo were both featured in the list of top players from the season.]]>Ben Buckley and Santiago GiraldoWed, 12 Nov 2025 15:30:00 EST933722https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/9/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-falls-late-at-new-haven.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/9/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-falls-late-at-new-haven.aspxMen's Soccer

WEST HAVEN, Conn. – The Mercyhurst men's soccer team traveled to New Haven today for the first-ever matchup between the two. The Lakers needed a few teams to lose, and they needed to win in order of increasing their chances of postseason qualification. The match was 0-0 at halftime, with everything to play for. In the dying embers of the match, the Chargers netted a late winner to spoil the Laker's postseason chances.]]>Men's Soccer huddle Sun, 9 Nov 2025 15:23:00 EST933713https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/6/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-drops-final-home-match-to-fdu-tyler-prex-nets-first-career-goal.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/6/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-drops-final-home-match-to-fdu-tyler-prex-nets-first-career-goal.aspxMen's Soccer

ERIE, Pa. – The Mercyhurst men's soccer team hosted FDU in their final home match of the season. FDU had already clinched postseason play and was pushing for the number one seed. Mercyhurst entered the match in fifth place, trying to keep their postseason chances alive. The match was tied 1-1 at the half. The Knights went down to ten men early in the second half. The Lakers were unable to capitalize on this advantage as they fell in this one, 3-2.]]>Ben BuckleyThu, 6 Nov 2025 16:35:00 EST933700https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/5/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-hosts-fdu-visits-new-haven-as-nec-tournament-push-continues.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/5/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-hosts-fdu-visits-new-haven-as-nec-tournament-push-continues.aspxMen's Soccer

MERCYHURST (3-8-4, 3-3-1 NEC) vs FDU (9-4-3, 5-1-1 NEC)]]>Mario GanzeWed, 5 Nov 2025 12:28:00 EST933693https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/2/mens-soccer-santiago-giraldo-scores-a-brace-in-3-1-victory-over-ccsu.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/2/mens-soccer-santiago-giraldo-scores-a-brace-in-3-1-victory-over-ccsu.aspxMen's Soccer

ERIE, Pa. – The Mercyhurst men's soccer hosted CCSU today as they try to keep their postseason hopes alive. The first half ended 0-0 despite several attempts to break through. Santiago Giraldo scored two goals and Aiden Williams McCracken added a third in the Laker's 3-1 win over the Blue Devils. The Lakers jumped from eighth to fifth place in the NEC standings.]]>Angelo GinocchiSun, 2 Nov 2025 18:18:00 EST933684https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/1/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-looks-to-continue-momentum-at-home-versus-ccsu.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/1/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-looks-to-continue-momentum-at-home-versus-ccsu.aspxMen's Soccer

MERCYHURST (2-8-4, 2-3-1 NEC) vs CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE (1-11-2, 1-4-1 NEC)]]>Ben BuckleySat, 1 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST933668https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/26/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-scores-three-first-half-goals-in-4-1-win-at-chicago-state.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/26/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-scores-three-first-half-goals-in-4-1-win-at-chicago-state.aspxMen's Soccer

CHICAGO – The Mercyhurst men's soccer team traveled to the Windy City in search of their second NEC win at Chicago State. The Lakers scored on two corner kicks in the first five minutes to give them an early advantage. Alvar Silva had a career-high performance as he assisted the first two corners and netted a goal of his own all in the first half. The Cougars found one in the second half, but Ben Conti's late goal helped push the Lakers to a 4-1 win.]]>Alvar SilvaSun, 26 Oct 2025 16:51:00 EST933656https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/21/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-cleveland-state-play-to-a-2-2-thriller-under-the-lights.aspxhttps://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/21/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-cleveland-state-play-to-a-2-2-thriller-under-the-lights.aspxMen's Soccer

ERIE, Pa. – The Mercyhurst men's soccer team hosted Cleveland State in their final nonconference game of the season. The match was 0-0 at halftime with just a few chances for either side. The second half featured four goals in 26 minutes in what ended up being a 2-2 draw.]]>Ben BuckleyTue, 21 Oct 2025 22:36:00 EST933636