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Men's Soccer
Updated January 19, 2010 4:44 AM

Yeisley awaits new opportunity

Penn State graduate Jason Yeisley repeatedly checked the Internet at his house Thursday to see if his name would pop up on the screen, which displayed the current Major League Soccer SuperDraft selections.

Updated January 14, 2010 7:44 PM

Yeisley selected in third round

Major League Soccer's FC Dallas selected former Penn State forward Jason Yeisley in the third round of the league's SuperDraft. Updated 7:44 PM

Updated December 4, 2009 4:00 AM

Men's soccer expectations high for next season

Looking back on a season that left the men's soccer team one game shy of a Big Ten Championship title, Penn State coach Barry Gorman knew there was going to be second-guessing.

Updated November 22, 2009 6:02 PM

Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA tournament in final minutes

For the second time in a week, the Penn State men's soccer team met disappointment in the final five minutes. Updated 6:02 PM

Lions end season with first home loss

Nine times they boarded the white vans from Rec Hall and traveled down Curtin Road to Jeffrey Field. Updated 5:59 PM

Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA Tournament

The Penn State men's soccer team lost to Maryland 2-1 Sunday at Jeffrey Field. Updated 3:41 PM


Updated November 20, 2009 4:50 AM
Justin Lee passes the ball in practice earlier this year. Lee has an identical twin who plays soccer for Maryland but was injured when he was struck by a car in October.

Lee twins to reunite after traumatic ordeal

When the time came to choose colleges, Justin and Alex Lee deviated from the plan.


Updated November 19, 2009 4:50 AM

Hertzog looks for tournament success

Corey Hertzog's three-goal explosion in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal couldn't have happened at a better time.

Sophomore goalkeeper Warren Gross makes a save during practice earlier this season. Gross has led a solid Lions defense this season, posting nine shutouts - one short of the single-season school record.

Gross pursues shutout record

Warren Gross has almost twice as many shutouts this year as the Penn State men's soccer team had victories last year.


Updated November 18, 2009 4:52 AM
Senior midfielder Diego Correa reaches for the ball during practice earlier this season. Correa, who is from Brazil, has struggled to adjust to the college game, leading to limited playing time for the senior.

Correa makes most of opportunities given

It was a cold night in September.


Updated November 17, 2009 4:52 AM
The men's soccer team reacts to its NCAA tournament placement Monday.

PSU rewarded as No. 7 in NCAAs

After three Big Ten games across four grueling days this past weekend in Bloomington, Ind., the Penn State men's soccer team had a well-deserved off day Monday.

Defender Parr day-to-day with MCL sprain

Redshirt junior Andy Parr is day-to-day after seeing an orthopedic surgeon on Monday.


Updated November 16, 2009 6:37 PM

Men's soccer seeded seventh for NCAA tournament

The Penn State men's soccer team, coming off a run to the Big Ten title game, was rewarded for its 12-win season Monday night with the seventh seed in the NCAA tournament. Updated 6:37 PM

Lions lose in last minute

There was under a minute left in an evenly-matched contest when the dagger struck.


Updated November 15, 2009 4:44 PM

Men's soccer knocked out of Big Ten Tournament

In the last minute of play, the men's soccer team's automatic NCAA Tournament bid and its Big Ten Tournament Championship hopes collapsed. Updated 4:44 PM


Updated November 13, 2009 7:07 PM

Soccer team advances to Big Ten final

The Penn State men's soccer team advanced to the final of the Big Ten tournament Friday afternoon with a 3-0 victory over Michigan State. Updated 7:07 PM

Krispin's OT goal propels Lions

Time gradually ticked away in double overtime.


Updated November 12, 2009 4:50 AM
Forward Corey Hertzog (11) sets up a kick against Northwestern on Oct. 11.

Lions ready to return to Indiana for tourney

The Penn State men's soccer team has felt the sting of Bloomington, Ind.


Updated November 11, 2009 4:51 AM
Jason Yeisley (left) balances to kick the ball away from the Wisconsin defense in Penn State's 2-1 win over its Big Ten foe earlier this season.

Lack of definite No. 1 to benefit Penn State

Even more than the November weather, signs were everywhere Tuesday that the postseason has finally arrived for the Penn State men's soccer team.


Updated November 10, 2009 4:50 AM

Team campaigns for senior Yeisley

Michael Donlon sat down with Penn State Director of Athletics Tim Curley and pleaded his case.


Updated November 9, 2009 4:48 AM
Penn State Frank Costiglioa (10) heads the ball away from a Wisconsin defender during Nittany Lions' 2-1 win Oct. 31.

Lions let title slip away

The Penn State men's soccer team was presented with a task Friday that wound up being simple in name only.


Updated November 6, 2009 6:20 PM

Men's soccer loses last regular season game to Indiana

The Penn State men's soccer team dropped its final regular season game to Indiana Friday afternoon by a 2-1 margin. Updated 6:20 PM

Lions hold Big Ten fate

The Big Ten regular season title is within the Nittany Lions' grasp.

Lions reflect on rising Philadelphia sport

Glance at the computer or look the other way, and it'll fade away without notice.


Updated November 5, 2009 4:52 AM
Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Warren Gross extends to block a shot during a men's soccer practice Wednesday. Gross and the Penn State defense recorded seven shutouts in the team's first 13 games but have none in the last four. The team faces Indiana in its last regular-season game Friday.

Defense slipping late in games

The free kick came into the box and found a head, but the ball went the wrong way.


Updated November 2, 2009 4:50 AM
Sophomore forward Corey Hertzog (left) delivers a goal against Wisconsin on Saturday at Jeffrey Field. Penn State leads in the Big Ten standings.

PSU tops Badgers, takes Big Ten lead

With just one game left in the season, the Penn State men's soccer team has played itself into an enviable position: It controls its own destiny.

Lions finish undefeated home slate

The bundled but glowing crowd remained in the chilly and windy air after the Penn State home game.


Updated October 31, 2009 7:39 PM

Men's soccer tops Wisconsin, secures undefeated home record

The Penn State men's soccer team secured its first undefeated home record in eight years with a 2-1 victory Saturday over Wisconsin at Jeffrey Field. Updated 7:39 PM


Updated October 29, 2009 4:50 AM

No. 1 Akron blanks Lions

Penn State defensive coach Ryan Defibaugh knew how he wanted his defense to control No. 1 Akron on Wednesday night.


Updated October 27, 2009 4:52 AM

Injured Krispin day-to-day

Penn State men's soccer defenseman Patrick Krispin returned to practice Monday and remains day-to-day with a left ankle sprain he experienced last Wednesday at Bucknell.


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