Wesley Soccer Week #5
Wesley vs Shenandoah - Rainy and Cold (45 Degrees)...After the 3.5 hour bus journey we started out real strong in the opening minutes of the game. At the 13 minute mark we worked a ball outside to Freshman Sarah Doyle who played the perfect cross into Kim Fearnbach who finished with a quality header. The half continued with us controlling most of the possession until Shenandoah got in behind our backs and equalized just before halftime. The weather continued to get bad throughout the match which made for some very difficult conditions for both teams. After a strong 88 minutes of play we gave up a late goal with just over a minute to play. Every loss is tough but with a long journey home you have even more time to think about the game. Great effort and we continue to get stronger each game.
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Wesley Soccer Week #4
Wesley vs #24 Catholic - You always need to remind yourself that the season is a journey not a sprint...This team is playing their best soccer right now and that's the most important thing. We hosted #24 Catholic University on Homecoming and held some great possession and played our most physical game of the year. After going down early in the first half we gained some confidence off tough tackles and playing quicker on the ball. We tied the score at 1-1 when Freshman Samantha Hannibal got behind Catholic's back four and scored her 5th goal of the season. After several chances to take the lead in the first half we were pleased with the effort in the first 45 minutes. The 2nd half was a bit more of how we finished the first half...we had a few early chances but were unable to finish. Catholic took the lead at the 60 minute mark on a quality free kick from 22 yards. Freshman Keeper Sydney Kahan played a great game in net and continues to impress. After pushing numbers forward, Catholic finished the scoring in the 88th minute to complete the 3-1 win.
Wesley vs Widener - After the tough loss to #24 Catholic University, We hosted #3 Regionally Ranked Widener University and a team receiving some National votes during the week. We responded great and came out early with two first half goals from Freshman Samantha Hannibal and some great play on and off the ball. We took a 2-1 lead into the half and playing some of our best soccer to date. Widener came out strong in the second and used some quality play to even the score at 2-2 at the 59th minute. We continued to link up and hold some of the possession, yet were unable to get that third goal...Widener finished the scoring on the day in the 79th minute to get the 3-2 result. We are starting to play some nice soccer and sometimes I need to remind myself that we are young team growing each day.
Wesley vs Hood - This is a game that the returners have been thinking about since last season. We walked away last year with a tough 1-0 loss in double overtime and I did not have to say much to get them up for the game. They responded well and battled right from the opening whistle...With two or three early chances we took the possession and controlled the early moments of the game. Yet we were unable to finish one of those early chances and Hood continued to add more and more pressure on us. The game was tied 0-0 at halftime. The second half continued with a lot of the play in the middle of the field much like the end of the first 45 minutes. In the 63rd minute we received a break when So. Kim Fearnbach got tripped up in the box and were awarded a PK....Steps up Freshman Lindsay Campbell who buried the goal in the top right hand corner...That's all we needed and took our second conference win of the season. We are currently 2-3 in conference play and look forward to hosting Stevenson University Friday, October 16th.
Wesley vs Widener - After the tough loss to #24 Catholic University, We hosted #3 Regionally Ranked Widener University and a team receiving some National votes during the week. We responded great and came out early with two first half goals from Freshman Samantha Hannibal and some great play on and off the ball. We took a 2-1 lead into the half and playing some of our best soccer to date. Widener came out strong in the second and used some quality play to even the score at 2-2 at the 59th minute. We continued to link up and hold some of the possession, yet were unable to get that third goal...Widener finished the scoring on the day in the 79th minute to get the 3-2 result. We are starting to play some nice soccer and sometimes I need to remind myself that we are young team growing each day.
Wesley vs Hood - This is a game that the returners have been thinking about since last season. We walked away last year with a tough 1-0 loss in double overtime and I did not have to say much to get them up for the game. They responded well and battled right from the opening whistle...With two or three early chances we took the possession and controlled the early moments of the game. Yet we were unable to finish one of those early chances and Hood continued to add more and more pressure on us. The game was tied 0-0 at halftime. The second half continued with a lot of the play in the middle of the field much like the end of the first 45 minutes. In the 63rd minute we received a break when So. Kim Fearnbach got tripped up in the box and were awarded a PK....Steps up Freshman Lindsay Campbell who buried the goal in the top right hand corner...That's all we needed and took our second conference win of the season. We are currently 2-3 in conference play and look forward to hosting Stevenson University Friday, October 16th.
Player Spotlight - Q&A with Sydney Kahan
What's your academic major and how are you able to manage both soccer and your school work?
My academic major is nursing. It is definitely a challenge managing both soccer and nursing but it's all about time management and being able to say no when you're friends want to go out. It's hard but as long as you stay on track it's manageable.
Who is your favorite soccer player in the world?
Well as a goalkeeper, I'd have to say Tim Howard! I love him! But if I were to pick a field player it would definately have to be Lionel Messi.
What's in your IPOD right now?.
Everything! I love all types of music, so you can find all sorts of stuff on it right now.
When and Why did you start playing soccer?
I started playing soccer when I was four years old and I think my parents just wanted me out of their hands for a while. But I fell in love with the sport and just kept playing.
Who is your favorite soccer player in the world?
Why did you choose to attend Wesley College?
I chose Wesley because I was looking for a small school towards the south that had both an excellent nursing department and a competitive D3 soccer program. I also stayed overnight with the soccer team before I made my decision which really helped me.What's in your IPOD right now?.
Everything! I love all types of music, so you can find all sorts of stuff on it right now.
When and Why did you start playing soccer?
What club team did you play for prior to attending Wesley?
What are your thoughts about England/Scotland Tour 2010?
What do you think about the New state of the art Wesley Soccer Team Room?
Former Player Lupo Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Former Wesley Soccer standout Kristin Lupo (Class of 1997) was inducted into the Wesley College Athletic Hall Of Fame. Kristin finished her career with 48 points which ranks 6th All-Time and her 17 assists puts her 2nd in the record book. She is the first Wesley Women's Soccer player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Lupo currently resides in Dover, DE and teaches Chemistry at Dover High School. For the past 11 years she has been the Head Coach for the Girl's Soccer Team at Dover. In 2005 and 2007 Kristin was named the Cape Henlopen Coach of the Year. Please click here for more information about Kristin and the complete 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees.
