November 21, 2009
Ephs outlast York, use PK's to advance to Sectional Final
November 21, 2009
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November 21, 2009
Ephs Advance to Elite Eight on 7-6 PK Shootout Win over York (PA)
First years Patrick Ebobisse, Matt Ratajczak and Than Finan helped lift the Ephs past #2 York (PA) into the Elite Eight.
November 15, 2009
Ephs beat RPI 1-0, advance to third round of NCAA tournament
TROY, N.Y. The sixth-ranked Williams College mens soccer team used a Charles Romero score midway through the first half to propel them past 13th-ranked Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1-0 in NCAA Tournament Second Round play at Renwyck Field.
November 14, 2009
Ephs defeat Husson 3-0 in opening round of D3 NCAA tournament
TROY, N.Y. The sixth-ranked Williams College mens soccer team scored three second-half goals on its way to shutting out Husson University, 3-0, in the opening round of the D-III NCAA Tournament, this afternoon at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).
November 12, 2009
Gaston Kelly, Charles Romero, Conor Smith & Joe Vella earn NESCAC honors; Smith Player of the Year
Senior captain and back Conor Smith was named the NESCAC Player of the Year.
November 10, 2009
Ephs head to RPI this Saturday to face Husson University in 1st Round of NCAA Tourney
The Ephs will be making their 15th appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mike Russo this Saturday at 11:00 AM at RPI in Troy, NY.
November 9, 2009
Joe Vella named NESCAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week
November 8, 2009
Ephs capture NESCAC crown in OT, 2-1
November 7, 2009
Ephs beat Bowdoin 2-0, advance to NESCAC Championship
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - The Williams College men's soccer team used an efficient attack to best Bowdoin 2-0 in the NESCAC semifinals Saturday. The victory ends a three year drought for the second-seeded Ephs in the NESCAC championship game, with their last appearance being a 1-0 OT victory over Middlebury in 2006.
November 2, 2009
Nick Pugliese named ESPN The Magazine Second Team Academic All-District I
Sophomore midfielder Nick Pugliese was voted to the Second Team Academic All-District I team named by ESPN The Magazine and voted on by the region's SIDs.
November 1, 2009
Ephs advance to NESCAC semis, defeat Conn College 3-0
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass The stage was different but the result was the same as the Williams College mens soccer team defeated Connecticut College 3-0 in the opening round of the NESCAC tournament Sunday at Cole Field. Williams previously collected a 4-0 victory against the Camels in their regular season meeting on Sept. 19 in Williamstown.
October 30, 2009
Ephs fall in season finale to Middlebury 1-0, earn #2 spot in NESCAC Tourney
MIDDLEBURY, Vermont - The Williams College men's soccer team fell behind in the first half and couldn't comeback in their season finale against Middlebury, falling 1-0 in an even contest Friday.
October 24, 2009
Eph comeback tops Tufts 3-1
Trailing 1-0 at the half the Williams men's soccer rattled home three unanswered goals in the game's final 45 minutes to previal 3-1 on a drenched Cole Field.
October 17, 2009
Ephs knock off Bowdoin 3-2 in OT
BRUNSWICK, Maine The Williams College mens soccer team forced overtime with under ten minutes remaining in regulation before completing the comeback win with an OT goal from Joe Vella to defeat NESCAC foe Bowdoin Saturday.
October 14, 2009
Ephs bounce back, blank Springfield 5-0
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass The Williams College mens soccer team used a relentless attack to get past Springfield 5-0 Wednesday at Cole Field. The win improves the Ephs, who came in ranked #3 in New England by NSCAA, to 9-1-1 (4-1-1 NESCAC) and gives them a 5-0 mark in nonconference games on the season.
October 11, 2009
Ephs fall to Trinity 3-0, lose first game of the season
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass The Williams College mens soccer team dominated NESCAC conference rival Trinity for 87 minutes Saturday, however three minutes was all the Bantams needed as an off shooting day by the Ephs and a conversely efficient shooting performance by Trinity equaled a stunning 3-0 victory for the visitors at Cole Field.
October 10, 2009
#1 Ephs extend win streak to eight games, beat Bates 4-0
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass The Williams College mens soccer team unloaded for three scores in the first 18 minutes against visiting conference foe Bates en route to a 4-0 victory Saturday.
October 7, 2009
Ephs beat Castleton 4-0, remain unbeaten
CASTLETON, VT - The Williams College mens soccer team extended their win streak to seven games with a 4-0 drubbing of Castleton College in nonconference play Wednesday evening at Spartan Stadium.
October 3, 2009
Ephs knock off Amherst 2-1, push winning streak to six
AMHERST, MA - The Williams College mens soccer team battled rough weather and a determined opponent before knocking off NESCAC archrival Amherst 2-1 at Hitchcock field Saturday. The 7th ranked Ephs [6-0-1 (3-0-1 NESCAC)] used a pair of first half scores to weather a late push by the Lord Jeffs and remain unbeaten while stretching their win streak to six games. Amherst [4-2-0 (2-2-0 NESCAC)] began the season with four straight wins, but has lost two of their last three.
September 27, 2009
Ephs survive Babson, 2-1
BABSON PARK, Mass. The Williams College men's soccer team used a pair of first half scores to survive a fierce Bason comeback and earn the 2-1 victory at Hartwell-Rogers Field Sunday.
September 26, 2009
Ephs remain unbeaten, top Colby 6-0
WATERVILLE, Maine The Williams College mens soccer team used an overwhelming balanced attack led by Connor Smiths two scores and Gaston Kellys three assists to blow past conference rival Colby, 6-0 Saturday.
September 20, 2009
Ephs overcome #19 Wheaton, 2-1
NORTON, Mass - The Williams College mens soccer team overcame a one goal deficit with two second half scores to beat nationally-ranked Wheaton College 2-1 in non-conference action Sunday at Keefe Field.
September 19, 2009
Charles Romero nets a hat-trick in Ephs 4-0 win over Conn College
Forward Charles Romero scored twice in a fiveminute span in the first half and again six minutes into the second to lead the Ephs past visiting conference foe Connecticut College 4-0 Saturday.
September 15, 2009
Late goal gives Ephs 1-0 win over New Paltz
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - Williams mens soccer captain, Conor Smith, converted a desperation cross with just 26 seconds remaining to give the Ephs the victory over previously unbeaten New Paltz 1-0 in non-conference play Tuesday.
September 12, 2009
Short-handed Ephs battle Wesleyan through two OTs, settle for 1-1 draw
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - In their season opener the Williams College men's soccer team battled the Wesleyan Cardinals through two over-times before settling for a 1-1 draw Saturday.
September 2, 2009
2009 Men's Soccer Season Outlook
Head coach Mike Russo and his Eph staff will welcome 33 candidates to preseason practice as the Ephs prepare for their usual demanding schedule.
August 3, 2009
Fortune magazine profile of Gordon Atkins '11 (Men's Soccer) beating the recession
In tough economic times you have to be a little more creative and willing to roll up your sleeves to find a summer job that can offer you a chance to work and build ideas for maximizing your major's potential after graduation.






