LATHAM, N.Y. - Men's Soccer returns in the United East with all nine core institutions set to lace the boots and take the pitch.
In 2021, Penn State Harrisburg took home both the Regular Season crown as well as the Conference Championship trophy. This year, the Championship will take place on Friday, November 4 with the Final coming the following day.
Check out all nine team's schedules HERE: MEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE
Take a look at a preview of each squad HERE:
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
| Head Coach |
Jay Shaw |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
2nd |
| 2021 Conference Record |
1-7 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
2-12 |
| Key Returner #1 |
Amjad Al-Siyabi (JR / Defense) |
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Tommy Ardt |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
11th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
4-1-3 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
10-6-4 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Lycoming (9/14)
- Alvernia (9/8)
- Franklin & Marshall (10/12) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Kedric Yoder (GR / Forward |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Kedric Yoder) |
- 2021 First Team All-Conference
- Conference-leading 13 assists
- Five goals
- United East Offensive Player of the Week (1x) |
| Key Returner #2 |
Nate Muckle (SR / Defender) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Nate Muckle) |
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference
- 16 games started
- Two goals |
| Key Returner #3 |
Clark Shreiner (SR / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Clark Shreiner) |
- 16 games started
- Six goals |
| Key Losses |
- Chad Tolson
- Michael Eufemia
- Jake Deterline |
Coach's Outlook: "We're excited to get going. The group worked hard all winter, spring, and summer, and we are hungry to play the best we can possibly play. A challenging schedule will be great for our mentality heading into the conference stretch."
SUNY MORRISVILLE
| Head Coach |
Geoff Moore |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
4th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
1-6-1 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
4-11-2 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Elmira (9/1)
- SUNY Poly (10/25)
- SUNY Potsdam (10/12) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Mohammed Sy (JR / Midfield) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Mohammed Sy) |
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference
- 12 starts
- 4 goals |
| Key Returner #2 |
Jon Hernandez (SO / Defense) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Jon Hernandez) |
- 11 starts
- Top defensive returner |
| Key Returner #3 |
Mateo Barahona (FR / Midfield) |
| Key Losses |
- Dan Sparkowski |
Coach's Outlook: "We're excited for what 2022 will bring to the Morrisville soccer program. We continue to add quality players to the program that has a talented core of returning players already in place. The United East is a great conference from top to bottom, filled with excellent coaching and players alike and we look forward to the competition."
PENN COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Tyler Mensch |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
7th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
2-3-3 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
4-11-4 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- McDaniel (9/3)
- King's (9/28)
- Juniata (10/4)
- Susquehanna (10/12) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Tommy DeGeyter (SO / Midfield) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Tommy DeGeyter) |
- 13 appearances
- Nine starts |
| Key Returner #2 |
Matt Neeson (SO / Defender) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Matt Neeson) |
- 19 appearances
- 17 starts
- One goal |
| Key Returner #3 |
Gabe McKeon (SR / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Gabe McKeon) |
- 18 appearances
- 18 starts |
| Key Losses |
- Chris McFarland
- Colton Wartman
- Daniel Jackson
- Dylan Snyder
- Tanner Layne |
Coach's Outlook: "Another young squad with only three rostered seniors. Have 28 Sophomore's and Freshmen on the team. A few transfers will help solidify us defensively. We are looking for someone who can step up in the attack and score some goals for us this Fall. Our tough non-conference schedule should prepare us for a very balanced United East Conference."
PENN STATE ABINGTON
| Head Coach |
Pat Morris |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
3rd |
| 2021 Conference Record |
4-2-2 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
78-7-3 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Lebanon Valley (9/10)
- Montclair State (9/20)
- Rutgers-Camden (9/26)
- Swarthmore (10/11)
- Moravian (10/25) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Michael Thomas (JR / Midfield) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(MIchael Thomas) |
- 18 starts
- Nine goals
- Three assists |
| Key Returner #2 |
Elijo Agolli (SO / Midfield) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Elijo Agolli) |
- 17 starts
- Four goals
- Six assists |
| Key Returner #3 |
Matt Sheldon (JR / Goalkeeper) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Matt Sheldon) |
- 10 starts
- Three shutouts
- 51 saves
- 1.28 GAA |
| Key Losses |
- Alex Howser |
Coach's Outlook: "We return a young team that was able to get a lot of experience and playing time last season. We are looking to continue to grow and build off of last season. We are very optimistic of the potential of our team this season."
PENN STATE BERKS
| Head Coach |
Adrian Munteanu |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
8th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
4-4-0 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
4-13-1 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Alvernia (9/3)
- Lebanon Valley (9/8) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Ash Deery (SR / Defense) |
| Key Returner #2 |
Shane Gleason (SO / Forward) |
| Key Returner #3 |
Owen VanDyke (SO / Midfield) |
| Key Losses |
- Jose Aparicio |
Coach's Outlook: "We are excited about our incoming class and our returning players and looking to build chemistry right away and compete right away."
PENN STATE HARRISBURG
| Head Coach |
Anthony Gehman |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
1st |
| 2021 Conference Record |
8-0-0 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
15-2-1 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Alvernia (9/1)
- Medaille (9/10)
- Franklin & Marshall (9/14)
- Dickinson (10/12) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Zach Ullum (SO / Midfield) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Zach Ullum) |
- 2021 United East Rookie of the Year
- 2021 First Team All-Conference
- United East Defensive Player of the Week (1x)
- Nine assists
- Two goals |
| Key Returner #2 |
Luke Myers (JR / Midfield) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Luke Myers) |
- 2021 First Team All-Conference
- United East Defensive Player of the Week (1x)
- Five assists
- One goal |
| Key Returner #3 |
Daniel Fombu (So / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Daniel Fombu) |
- 14 appearances
- Nine goals
- Two assists |
| Key Losses |
- Joey Aman
- Jose Palomeque
- Michael Albers
- Shammah Gahomera
- Nick Gugliemetti |
Coach's Outlook: "We looking forward to getting back out there and competing with the best in our conference and some of the top teams in our region. We've got a great group of returners back this fall and a talented group of newcomers coming in as well. I can't wait to see what this team can achieve this season."
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
| Head Coach |
Alun Oliver |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
12th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
6-1-1 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
12-6-1 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Gettysburg (9/3)
- Christopher Newport (10/15) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Matt Barlow (SR / Defense) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Matt Barlow) |
- 2021 First Team All-Conference
- 19 starts
- Team Captain |
| Key Returner #2 |
Liam Delone-Bellsey (SR / Goalkeeper) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Gabby Manning) |
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference
- 18 games started |
| Key Losses |
- Roshawn Panton
- Isaac Ekobo
- Jacob Breslauer |
Coach's Outlook: "We are really excited for the 2022 fall season. We have a really competitive out of conference schedule that will definitely prepare us for our challenging conference games."
WELLS COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Jim McIntyre |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
4th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
1-7 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
2-15 |
| Key Returner #1 |
Nate Soliman (SR / Forward) |
| Key Returner #2 |
Ryan Nugent (Sr / Defense) |
| Key Losses |
- Colton Jaquith
- Justin Butler
- Jimmy Stover
- Shane Syms |
Coach's Outlook: "We are excited for the start of the 2022 season. It is always hard losing a group of seniors that made such a large impact within the program, but we have a strong incoming class and strong senior leadership. If we can stay healthy and committed to each other, we can make a strong run this year."
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