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Michigan Soccer

May 08, 2013

Soccer

Sidney Krandall/Daily

Men’s soccer announces stellar 2013 class

BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA

With the scheduled addition of Maryland and Rutgers in 2014, the Big Ten will become one of the strongest men’s soccer conferences in the country. On Wednesday, Michigan reaped the benefits as coach Chaka Daley officially announced 11 players who will join the Wolverines this fall.

February 11, 2013

Ruby Wallau/Daily

Women's soccer picks up seven recruits

BY ALEJANDRO ZUNIGA

With one of the most experienced coaching staffs in the country and a loaded recruiting class joining the program this fall, the Wolverines might experience even better results in the near future.

January 17, 2013

Adam Glanzman/Daily

LA Galaxy select defender Kofi Opare in MLS SuperDraft

BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer selected senior defender Kofi Opare in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft in Indianapolis.

January 16, 2013

Terra Molengraff/Daily

Draft day: Opare’s journey from Ghana to the MLS

BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA

Opare is one step away from making his dream a reality. On Jan. 15, he returned from the MLS Player Combine in Florida where he showcased his talent to professional coaches and trainers. Thursday, Opare might be selected in the MLS SuperDraft. If he’s not, he’s anticipated to be picked up in the supplemental draft on Jan. 22. Burns said he “expects” Opare to be drafted.

January 09, 2013

Women’s Soccer

Standout defender Olivia Brannon transfers to Michigan

BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA

In 2012, the Michigan women’s soccer team shut out more than half of the teams it played. With the addition of its newest member, finding the back of the Wolverines’ net might prove even more challenging next season.

December 10, 2012

(Patrick Barron/Daily)

Dean Duerst: The man behind the curtain

BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA

Bolstered by a tenacious defense, the Michigan women’s soccer team recently completed one of the most successful seasons in its history. In head coach Greg Ryan’s fifth year at the helm of the program, the Wolverines have fully rebounded from years of mediocrity to re-establish themselves as a prominent figure on the national stage.

December 10, 2012

Big Ten Expansion

Patrick Barron/Daily

Big Ten Expansion: Women’s soccer

BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA

The Rutgers women’s soccer program has earned six at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament throughout its 27-year history. The Scarlet Knights have been remarkably consistent and have endured just six losing seasons — none since 2004. This season, they advanced to the second round of the tournament before being eliminated by second-seeded Virginia.

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