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Illinois Wesleyan 2008 Men's Soccer Stories
Also see other stories, previous seasons, etc. at Men's Soccer Archives
Illinois Wesleyan 2008 Preseason Information (doc)
October 3
In the Homecoming match, the Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team defeated Millikin, 2-0, on Friday, Oct. 3 at IWU's Neis Field. Chris Sleever scored in the 26th minute on assists from Jason Lopez and Stephen Rensa, then Greg Yao converted a Robert Tabaka corner kick for a goal in the 42nd minute for the balance of the scoring. IWU keeper Win Fisher made two saves as Wesleyan improved to 3-5-1, 1-1 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, while Millikin falls to 8-3-2 overall. The Titans play next at Wisconsin-Whitewater on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
September 30
The Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer team outshot the University of Chicago, 15-14, and setteled for a 0-0 double-overtime tie in Chicago on Tuesday, Sept 30. The Titans now stand at 2-5-1 while Chicago went to 4-3-2. Illinois Wesleyan goalkeeper Win Fisher made six saves. Wesleyan now hosts Millikin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 for the annual Homecoming game.
September 28
The Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer team was shutout, 4-0, by Carthage in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin opener for both teams at Kenosha, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 28. The Titans fell to 2-5 overall while the Red Men are 4-4-2. Wesleyan keeper Win Fisher made seven saves and IWU had five shots on goal. The Titans return to action at the University of Chicago (4-3-1) on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the makeup of the rain-postponed game from earlier this season.
September 24
Illinois Wesleyan claimed a 3-0 nonconference soccer win against Webster on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Neis Feld on the IWU campus. Paolo Michelini opened the scoring with an unassisted goal in the fourth minute and Michelini added an assist off a Tim Johnson corner kick for a Jason Lopez goal at the 28:36 mark. Stephen Rensa closed the scoring with a penalty kick in the 57th minute. Win Fisher had three saves and IWU (2-4-0) outshot Webster (2-5-1) by an 18-6 margin.
September 21
The Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team were shutout, 3-0, by Washington U. at IWU's Neis Field on Sunday, Sept. 21. IWU (1-4) had five shots on goal compared to eight for the Bears, who improved to 6-2. IWU keeper Win Fisher made five saves. The Bears scored all their goals in the first half with two coming from Pierre Hoppenot, one in the 23rd minute and the other in the 43rd on an assist from Randall Schoen. John Hengel opened the scoring with an unassisted tally in the 20th minute.
September 16
Elmhurst’s Jon Brehm and Illinois Wesleyan’s Frankie Gorg were named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin men’s soccer players of the week. Gorg, a sophomore goalkeeper from Mt. Prospect, Ill. (Hersey HS), was the league's "Defensive Player of the Week." In a complete game shutout, he turned away eight shots as the Titans collected their first win of the year in a 2-0 decision over Maryville (Mo.) on September 10. Gorg had two saves in the first half and six more in the second. Brehm was the league's "Defensive Player of the Week." as he scored three goals while leading Elmhurst to a 2-0 record last week.
September 13-14
It was a rained -out weekend for the Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team as a result of soggy field conditions due to the Midwest remnants of Hurricane Ike. The scheduled game at the University of Chicago on Sept. 13 was postponed to September 30 at 7 p.m. and the scheduled game on Sunday, Sept. 14 against the University of Puget Sound was cancelled with no makeup date set.
September 10
The Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer team got their first win of the season with a 2-0 decision over Maryville on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at IWU’s Neis Field in Bloomington. Tim Johnson and John Blodgett each scored a goal and goalkeeper Frank Gorg turned aside eight shots as Wesleyan improved to 1-3. Sean Gower assisted on Johnson’s tally while Greg Yao set up Blodgett’s goal as IWU outshot Maryville by a 19-17 margin.
September 6
Trailing 1-0, senior Jason Lopez scored in the 31st minute to tie the game but it was not enough as Centre College (3-1) claimed a 2-1 victory over the Titan men’s soccer team (0-3) at the Bob Allen College Showcase in Danville, Ky. on Saturday, Sept. 6.
September 5
The Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer team was shutout 3-0 by Transylvania University in the opening game of the Bob Allen College Showcase at Centre College in Danville, Ky. IWU (0-2) fired 13 shots on net, with all five of their scoring opportunities turned away by goalkeeper Trey Kremer. Ryan Wood scored two first-half goals to pace the Pioneers (3-0).
August 29
The Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team lost a 2-1 decision in overtime to Illinois-Springfield on Friday, August 29 at IWU's Neis Field. The Titans got an unassisted goal from Tim Johnson at the 9:12 mark of the game. The Prairie Stars got goals from Jakub Piotrowski (1:29 with an assist from Frank Rodriguez) and the gamewinner from Brian Doellman (unassisted) at the 95:25 mark. Titan goalie Win Fisher made five saves and IWU had eight shots on goal to seven from Illinois-Springfield. Wesleyan plays next September 5-6 in the 19th Annual Bob Allen Classic, held at Centre College in Danville, Ky.
August 7
The Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team has been picked to finish fourth in the 2008 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin preseason coaches’ poll. The Titans (6-11-1 overall, 4-3 in the CCIW in 2007) garnered 31 points in the poll. Wheaton was picked first with 47 points and five first place votes while Elmhurst was second with 41 points and three first place votes. Carthage was third with 37 points. Wesleyan opens its season August 29 with a 7 p.m. home match against Illinois-Springfield. IWU will play Sept. 5-6 in the 19th Annual Bob Allen Classic at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Among the key returners is senior defender Matas Cyvas, who has been a first team all-CCIW selection in 2007 and 2005 and a second team pick in 2006.
July 1
Looking to improve on a 6-11-1 overall record (4-3 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) last year, the Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer team opens its season on August 29 with a 7 p.m. home match against Illinois-Springfield. Coached by Ryan Lakin (20-28-6 overall in three seasons), IWU will play Sept. 5-6 in the 19th Annual Bob Allen Classic at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. IWU opens its CCIW season at Carthage on Sept. 28 and hosts Millikin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3 for the annual Homecoming game. Among the key returners is senior defender Matas Cyvas, who has been a first team all-CCIW selection in 2007 and 2005 and a second team pick in 2006.