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Michigan State goalkeeper earns a pair of honors

MSU goalie Zac Kelly took home a host of honors following the 2024 season

Michigan State soccer goalkeeper Zac Kelly has had an outstanding 2024 season and he has been rewarded for his efforts.

Kelly, a redshirt junior from Holt (MI), has received the honor of being named the Big Ten goalkeeper of the year. Aside from that tremendous honor, Kelly was named to the Big Ten’s first team.

While the Spartans season ended with a disappointing 5-7-5 record, and a penalty kick loss to Washington in the Big Ten Tournament, the Spartans netminder has shown that he is one of the elite goalkeepers in the sport.

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Watch MSU alum score great MLS goal

DeJaun Jones scored a beautiful goal for the Columbus Crew

Michigan State soccer has a great alumnus in DeJuan Jones, who has seen action with the United States National Team and plays in Major League Soccer for the Columbus Crew.

In the Crew’s game against the New England Revolution, Jones scored a masterful goal inside of the box, showing the elite skill has a scorer from his right back defending position.

Watch the goal via Spartan Tailgate on X:

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Watch MSU soccer’s golden goal over Michigan

Watch MSU’s game winning goal against Michigan

Michigan State women’s soccer came into Saturday as the No. 5 team in the nation, with an undefeated record that they looked to keep undefeated when they played against their arch rival Michigan. In front of a sell out crowd, MSU was able to take care of their business, defeating the Wolverines 1-0.

The golden goal for the Spartans came at the foot of Justina Gaynor, who netted a penalty kick goal at the 75:16 mark in the game.

Watch the play that led to the PK and watch the penalty kick goal:

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Michigan State women’s soccer downs Michigan, 1-0

MSU downs Michigan in front of a sold out stadium

Michigan State women’s soccer came into Saturday night ranked as the No. 5 team in the nation, playing host to their rivals Michigan, sporting an undefeated 8-0-4 record. In front of a sold out crowd the Spartans were able to knock off the Wolverines, 1-0, maintaining their undefeated record.

At the 75:16 mark in the contest, it was Spartans senior Justina Gaynor netted a penalty kick, scoring the lone goal in the contest. Watch the goal by clicking here.

The Spartans will look to continue their impressive 2024 season with a west coast road trip to face Oregon and Washington next weekend.

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MSU knocks off No. 9 Penn State, 1-0

No. 5 MSU downs No. 9 PSU on the road,1-0

Michigan State women’s soccer is off to the best start in school history. The Spartans capped off a the first ten games of the 2024 season with an 8-0-2 undefeated record, defeating No. 9 Penn State, 1-0, in Happy Valley. Jeff Hosler spoke to the media recapping the best start in program history after the win.

The lone Spartan marker came from Justina Gaynor, assisted by Gabby Mueller.

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Michigan State will be back in action against Ohio State, in Columbus, on Thursday.

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Michigan State women’s soccer coach Jeff Hosler talks best start in program history

Jeff Hosler spoke to the media after the best start in program history

Michigan State women’s soccer is off to the best start in program history, jumping out to an 8-0-2 start, and coming fresh off of a win over No. 9 Penn State, in Happy Valley.

The Spartans are looking to continue their hot run over the final eight games in the season, while  gearing up for the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.

MSU head coach Jeff Hosler spoke to the media on Monday, discussing his team and the road ahead for the Spartans after the programs best start:

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MSU women’s soccer picks up tie in top 15 battle vs. Xavier

Michigan State women’s soccer earned a 2-2 tie on Sunday afternoon in a top 15 matchup against Xavier

Michigan State women’s soccer earned a 2-2 tie on Sunday afternoon in a top 15 matchup against Xavier.

The game was scoreless deep into the second half before all the scoring took place. Xavier took the initial lead in the 64th minute, but Michigan State responded with back-to-back goals in a three-minute span. Xavier would, however, get a late penalty kick goal in the final minute to tie the match.

Michigan State moves to 3-0-2 on the season following the draw. The Spartans are currently ranked No. 4 nationally and should remain in the top 10 in next week’s updated rankings.

The Spartans will return to the pitch on Thursday in a home game again Queens.

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Michigan State soccer moves up gametime on Friday

Michigan State soccer moves up gametime on Friday against Villanova.

Michigan State soccer is set to face off against Villanova on Friday ahead of the Spartans football opener in East Lansing. Due to inclement weather, though, the gametime for the Spartans matchup with the Wildcats has moved up.

MSU and Villanova will kick off at 11 a.m. on Friday at DeMartin Stadium.

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Michigan State women’s soccer bounces back with win on senior day

MSU gets a win on senior Sunday:

Michigan State got locked up in a 2-2 draw during a top ten matchup with Arkansas on Thursday. Now, they were looking to bounce back on senior day, Sunday.

The Spartans hosted the Ohio Bobcats on Sunday, where the Spartans celebrated their seniors, defeating the Bobcats, 3-0.

The Spartans have improved to 2-0-1 and will host Ole Miss on Thursday.

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MSU’s Jonathan Stout included on watch list for top player in college soccer

MSU midfielder Jonathan Stout has been named to the watch list for the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy

Michigan State midfielder Jonathan Stout has been named to the watch list for the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy. This award is considered the most prestigious honor in college soccer and is annually handed out to the most outstanding male and female players of the year.

Stout is one of only two Big Ten players to be included on this year’s watch list.

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