June 8, 2012
Another first for the Ephs - this one is for trivia buffs
One never knows what to expect in Sports Information when the phone rings
April 11, 2012
Charlie Romero '11 Signs With USL Pro League's Charleston Battery
14th Eph coached by Mike Russo to play professionally
February 2, 2012
Phil Vestergaard ’12 Secures Invite to NASL Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Second Eph from 2010 team invited to an American pro soccer combine
February 2, 2012
Charlie Romero's USL Pro Combine Efforts Yield Offers
Romero's performance at USL Pro Combine yields offers
January 30, 2012
Charles Romero ’11 Finishes Strong at USL Pro Soccer Combine Netting Four of His Team’s Goals in 5-3 Win
Romero nets hat trick plus one in final scrimmage of the USL Pro Combine
January 10, 2012
Former Eph Soccer Standout Charles Romero Invited to USL Pro Soccer Combine
Romero has trained with New England Revolution reserve team and in Iceland
December 22, 2011
Another day and another honor for Matt Ratajczak '13 - D3soccer.com All-American
Ratajczak is the 47th player coached by Mike Russo to be named an All-American.
December 21, 2011
Matt Ratajczak named All-New England by the ECAC
December 15, 2011
NSCAA Names Phil Vestergaard All-American; Matt Ratajczak All-Region
Vestergaard 46th Eph coached by Mike Russo to earn All-American honors
November 10, 2011
Two Ephs Earn All-NESCAC Honor
Matt Ratajczak '13 and Phil Vestergaard '12 represent the Ephs on the 2011 All-NESCAC First and Second teams.
November 5, 2011
Ephs fall to Bantams 1-0 in NESCAC Semis
Trinity scored in the 80th minute off a scramble in the box. The Ephs now await word as to whether they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament
November 4, 2011
Pugliese Honored as CoSIDA NCAA Division III All-Academic
Midfielder Nick Pugliese has been named to the District I CoSIDA All-Academic list.
October 31, 2011
Finan Named NESCAC and ECAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week
Goalkeeper Than Finan '13 recorded 13 saves this week as the Ephs advance to the NESCAC semifinals.
October 29, 2011
Men's soccer defeats Tufts 2-1 with late comeback, advances to NESCAC Semifinals
Playing in the snow in the NESCAC quarterfinals, the Ephs scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to come back from a 1-0 deficit and defeat Tufts 2-1.
October 26, 2011
Ephs draw Panthers 0-0 in regular season finale
Williams men's soccer tied Middlebury today 0-0 on the road. The Ephs were led by its backline and goalkeeper Than Finan '13, who held the Panther attack at bay with seven saves on the match.
October 23, 2011
Christman leads men's soccer to 2-0 victory over RPI
The Ephs overcame the Engineers this afternoon behind two second-half goals from midfielder Peter Christman '13. The Ephs have now won three consecutive games.
October 22, 2011
Short-handed Ephs overcome White Mules 1-0 on senior day
Despite playing down a man for the final 37 minutes of the match, Williams men’s soccer was able to ride a 13th minute penalty kick from Phil Vestergaard ’12 to a victory over Colby on Williams' senior day.
October 16, 2011
Ephs bounce back to take down Camels 1-0
Phil Vestergaard buried a second-half PK to give the Ephs the 1-0 victory following yesterday's loss to Tufts
October 15, 2011
Tufts overcomes men's soccer 2-1
Williams men's soccer fell to Tufts this afternoon 2-1 on the road. The Ephs fell behind 2-0 in the first half and were unable to come back to earn a draw or a win.
October 11, 2011
Men's soccer tops Westfield State 2-0
Williams men’s soccer overcame Westfield State today 2-0 at home. Midfielder Zach Grady ’15 led the way for the home team with two goals, which were the first and second of his college career.
October 9, 2011
Ephs, Lord Jeffs draw 2-2
Williams men’s soccer tied Amherst today 2-2 on Cole Field. The Ephs opened up a 2-0 lead with less than 25 minutes to play in the game, but a two-goal burst from the Lord Jeffs in the 79th and 80th minutes levelled the game, and neither team could find the back of the net in overtime.
October 2, 2011
Beavers overcome Ephs 1-0
Williams men's soccer fell to Babson today 1-0. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Williams outshooting Babson 13-12 and neither team creating a large number of opportunities.
October 1, 2011
Ephs top MIT Engineers 1-0
No. 20 Williams men’s soccer snuck by MIT today on 1-0 on the road. Than Finan earned the shutout for the Ephs with four saves, all coming in the second half. The win pushed the Ephs to 4-1-1 on the year, while MIT fell to 4-5-0.
September 25, 2011
Men's soccer pulls out 1-0 win over Bowdoin
Williams men’s soccer recovered from its first loss of the season to defeat Bowdoin today 1-0 on Cole Field. Dan Morrisroe ’12 won the game for the Ephs on a through ball from co-captain Nick Pugliese ’12 in the 84th minute.
September 24, 2011
Ephs fall to Cardinals 2-1 in double overtime
After recovering from an early 1-0 deficit with a goal in the 80th minute, Williams men’s soccer fell to Wesleyan today on the road 2-1 in double overtime on a goal in the 109th minute. It was the team's first loss of the season.
September 17, 2011
Ephs come back to draw Bantams 1-1
No. 14 Williams men’s soccer drew Trinity at home today 1-1 in a physical affair at Renzie Lamb field. The Ephs fell behind with 12 minutes to play, but tied the game on a goal with three minutes to play from sophomore striker Dan Lima.
September 14, 2011
Williams opens home slate with 3-0 win over Hamilton
No. 14 Williams men’s soccer started NESCAC home play today with a 3-0 victory over conference newcomer Hamilton. Junior goalkeeper Than Finan earned the shutout in his first start of the year, and three different Ephs scored in the team’s home opener, with two goals coming off of restarts.
September 13, 2011
Williams College Soccer Schedules Feel Effects of Hurricane Irene – Site Changes for Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday Contests
Thanks to a good neighbor -- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts -- the Williams women's soccer team will play their first two "home" games at the Joseph Zavattaro Complex in North Adams, Mass.
September 10, 2011
Men's soccer defeats Bates 3-0 in season opener
The Ephs started the season off with a bang today, defeating Bates 3-0 on the road behind two goals from sophomore User Kushaina.
September 7, 2011
Former Eph Men's Soccer Standout Brad Murray Profiled on NCAA Website
Murray was the 1996 NSCAA National Player of the Year
September 5, 2011
Season Outlook
Williams head coach Mike Russo (390-97-51, .774) entered his 33rd season at the helm of the Ephs greeting 31 candidates trying to secure a spot on an Eph roster that lost nine players to graduation.
August 8, 2011
Mr. Humble
It’s difficult to make Mike Russo talk about himself even if you ask him direct questions.
