Men's Soccer

NEWS 9/11/14 12:52am

Elon can't find offense in draw with FIU

By Kyle Maher

In what has become a familiar refrain during the early going for the Elon University men’s soccer team, the Phoenix was unable to take advantage of its stingy defense and tied Florida International University 0-0 on Wednesday, Sept.

NEWS 9/10/14 12:10am

Salazar's hot start provides offensive spark for Elon

By Kyle Maher

Junior forward Miguel Salazar spent the majority of his first two years on the Elon University men’s soccer team as little more than a secondary offensive option behind the team’s headline-grabbing stars. But that didn’t bother Salazar. He knew his value was as a steady presence in the defensive midfield, where he would roam the field and disrupt the opponent’s possession to help Elon’s back four quell attacks on their final third.  “My priority has always been defense first and attacking second,” Salazar said.

NEWS 9/7/14 4:35pm

Phoenix falls to Ohio State in overtime

By Kyle Maher

WILMINGTON — After 92 minutes of hard-fought, end-to-end action, the Elon University men’s soccer team lost a 1-0 decision to the Ohio State University in the team’s second and final game at the UNC Wilmington Courtyard Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach Classic on Sept.

NEWS 9/1/14 12:10am

Dean, Waterman carry experience vital to Elon's success

By Kyle Maher

Seniors Nathan Dean and Jason Waterman have had their share of memorable experiences in their four years on the Elon University men’s soccer team. They’ve not only had success on the pitch with three straight Southern Conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances under their belts, but they have also had the good fortune of playing under the tutelage of some of the program’s greatest leaders and mentors, such as Gabe Latigue and Daniel Lovitz. To replace that leadership, the Phoenix has chosen to employ a more collective approach to leading the team forward. “We don’t want there to be only one or two leaders and everyone else follows,” Waterman said.

NEWS 8/31/14 1:33pm

Phoenix looks to challenge itself in nonconference slate

By Kyle Maher

The Elon University men’s soccer team’s approach to nonconference scheduling is not unique among small programs in non-power conferences.  The team knows that in order to garner national attention and catch the eyes of the national polls — and even the NCAA tournament selection committee — it needs to stack its nonconference slate and boost its tournament resume.  Elon’s players embrace the challenge.

NEWS 8/28/14 11:04pm

Phoenix looks to move past, but not forget, last year's historic run

By Kyle Maher

It was an unprecedented season no one on last year’s Elon University men’s soccer team will forget.  The Phoenix went 13-4-1 in the regular season, including a 2-1 victory against sixth-ranked Coastal Carolina University and a comeback win over local rival University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  Elon then swept through the Southern Conference tournament, beating Wofford College 1-0 in the championship game on then-junior forward Jason Waterman’s goal in overtime.

NEWS 6/10/14 2:40pm

Elon releases 2014 men's soccer schedule

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University men's soccer team will face five opponents that reached the 2013 NCAA Tournament in its inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association and first under head coach Chris Little. Elon released its schedule Tuesday, with the team having aspirations of a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament berth.

NEWS 5/21/14 11:07am

Chris Little takes reins as Elon head soccer coach

By Kyle Maher

Chris Little was the academy director for the NC Fusion and head coach of the Carolina Dynamo soccer team of the Professional Development league when he received a call from former soccer coach Darren Powell in April. Powell, a close friend of Little and whom he worked under as an assistant coach at Elon University from 2010-2012, had just resigned from Elon to take a position with the Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer and was helping Athletic Director Dave Blank find his replacement. Naturally, Powell thought first of his close friend and former colleague, who, after a short exchange of pleasantries, he asked to return to Elon to become the head coach. The decision, Little said, was a no-brainer.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:44pm

Chris Little named Elon soccer coach

By Tommy Hamzik

Chris Little has been named new head men's soccer coach of Elon University, director of athletics Dave Blank announced Tuesday, April 29. Little returns to Elon after being an assistant under former head coach Darren Powell from 2010-2012.

SPORTS 4/29/14 4:22pm

Chris Little named head coach of Elon Men's Soccer team

By jbiegel

Chris Little was named the newest head soccer coach of the Elon University Men's Soccer program in an announcement made by Elon Athletic Director, David Blank, Tuesday afternoon. Little served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix from 2010 to 2012.

NEWS 4/8/14 10:38am

Cheers, Coach Powell

By Tommy Hamzik

I remember arriving at Rudd Field and hearing a loud, thick English accent overtaking all other noises. That voice, of course, belonged to former Elon University head men’s soccer coach Darren Powell.

NEWS 4/3/14 3:48pm

Darren Powell resigns as Elon men's soccer coach

By Tommy Hamzik

After three consecutive Southern Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, Elon University head men's soccer coach Darren Powell is moving on. Powell resigned Thursday after nine years at the helm in which he amassed 94 wins, the most in program history, to accept a position with the Orlando City Soccer Club.

NEWS 3/18/14 11:28am

Men's soccer competes with USL opponent

By Patrick Everett

Whether or not it was ready, Rudd Field played host to some intriguing preseason matchups for the Elon University men’s soccer team this past Saturday, March 15. The Southern Conference champions rolled out to face the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Raleigh Amateurs squad.

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LIFESTYLE 04/23/2024 11:07am
Ines Bakery: from street corner to big dreams in every bite

Ines Roets smelled the hints of tobacco on the streets of Calle Ocho in Miami as she sold her empanadas to tobacco rollers and other businesses. With one hand guiding a stroller, her infant son inside, and her other hand holding a cooler filled with savory empanadas, this is where Roets got her start.  Every morning and afternoon Ines returned to Calle Ocho and people couldn’t get enough of her empanadas. This is when she realized there was something special here, so she held onto it. 

NEWS 04/22/2024 6:23pm
Elon University collaborates on large-scale solar facility

Elon announced on April 22 that it will be collaborating with eight other universities and colleges to create a large-scale solar facility supported by a Power Purchase Agreement. The project will be located in Robards, Kentucky and will power roughly 24,000 homes each year. The site is set for construction in early 2025. Elon joined the project, which has been deemed “Sebree Solar Project II”, in hopes of reaching its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2037. This goal is just one of many parts under Elon’s Sustainability Master Plan 2025.

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