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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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.

Click on the post below to read more from Michigan State on Stout:

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Best photos from MSU women’s soccer’s top 10 matchup with Arkansas

Check out some of the best photos from MSU women’s soccer’s top 10 battle against Arkansas

Michigan State women’s soccer played to an impressive 2-2 draw in a big-time top 10 battle against Arkansas on Thursday evening.

The Spartans brought in a record-setting home crowd for the top 10 matchup with the Razorbacks. With the tie, Michigan State is now 1-0-1 on the season.

Check out some of the best photos from the match below:

MSU women’s soccer sets attendance record in home opener

Michigan State women’s soccer made history on Thursday evening

Michigan State women’s soccer made history on Thursday evening.

The Spartans set a new program record for attendance, with 3,180 fans coming out to watch Michigan State face Arkansas in a top 10 battle. The Spartans and Razorbacks played to a 2-2 tie in the matchup.

Michigan State is now 1-0-1 on the season and ranked No. 8 in the country.

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Former Spartan soccer star DeJuan Jones delivers in Columbus Crew win

A former Spartan soccer star delivered for the Columbus Crew on Saturday

A former Spartan soccer star delivered for the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

DeJuan Jones scored the game-clinching goal in a shootout against New York City FC. The goal from Jones sent the Crew to the Leagues Cup semifinals.

Check out the highlight below — courtesy of the Columbus Crew’s official X account:

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Former Spartan DeJuan Jones scores in debut with Columbus Crew

Watch former Spartan DeJuan Jones score a goal in his debut with the Columbus Crew

Former Spartan DeJuan Jones has made an instant impact on his new club.

Jones scored a goal in his debut match with the Columbus Crew on Friday night. The former Spartan soccer star was recently transferred to the Crew from the New England Revolution.

Check out the highlight of the goal below:

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Former MSU soccer star DeJuan Jones acquired by Columbus Crew

A former Michigan State soccer star is on the move

A former Michigan State soccer star is on the move.

Left-back DeJuan Jones has reportedly been acquired by the Columbus Crew from the New England Revolution in a big-time MLS deal. Jones has been with the Revolution since he left Michigan State in 2019.

Jones has also appeared for the U.S. Men’s National Team on several occasions.

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Michigan State soccer defeats Michigan in East Lansing

MSU took down Michigan on the pitch on Friday night

The Michigan State soccer program program has made significant strides under Damon Rensing and have become a consistent program in the Big Ten.

As the team prepares for their 2024 season, they are going through a spring schedule to better enhance themselves. Within that spring schedule, the Spartans welcomed in their rivals, Michigan.

Michigan State defeated Michigan on the pitch, 3-0.

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New MSU Women’s Soccer head coach, Jeff Hosler, explains why he chose MSU, challenges, and coaching style

New women’s soccer head coach talks challenges, coaching style, and reasoning for choosing MSU.

I had the opportunity to sit down and get to know the new MSU Women’s Soccer Coach, Jeff Hosler, former Grand Valley State head coach. We discussed why he chose to come to MSU, his coaching style, and challenges he might face.

Q1: You have had a very successful career as the head coach at Grand Valley, what about MSU inspired you to make the change? 

Hosler: I wanted the opportunity to come into this program and be able to make a significant change. I feel that my coaching style and tendencies will help improve this program and take it to the next level.

Q2: What do you see as one of your most challenging obstacles? 

Hosler: Getting this group that hasn’t had much success in terms of wins and losses to learn how to work through those tough moments in matches that define those results.

Q3: How would you describe your coaching style? 

Hosler: Everything i do is built around relationships and personal connections. I think the better I know each individual player, the more apparent it’s going to be how they need to be coached. I can’t coach each player the same way, but I can hold all of them to the same standard. I spend the time to explain why we are doing something and give them background information to know how beneficial it is.

 

New MSU Women’s Soccer head coach, Jeff Hosler, explains why he chose MSU, challenges, and coaching style

New women’s soccer head coach talks challenges, coaching style, and reasoning for choosing MSU.

I had the opportunity to sit down and get to know the new MSU Women’s Soccer Coach, Jeff Hosler, former Grand Valley State head coach. We discussed why he chose to come to MSU, his coaching style, and challenges he might face.

Q1: You have had a very successful career as the head coach at Grand Valley, what about MSU inspired you to make the change? 

Hosler: I wanted the opportunity to come into this program and be able to make a significant change. I feel that my coaching style and tendencies will help improve this program and take it to the next level.

Q2: What do you see as one of your most challenging obstacles? 

Hosler: Getting this group that hasn’t had much success in terms of wins and losses to learn how to work through those tough moments in matches that define those results.

Q3: How would you describe your coaching style? 

Hosler: Everything i do is built around relationships and personal connections. I think the better I know each individual player, the more apparent it’s going to be how they need to be coached. I can’t coach each player the same way, but I can hold all of them to the same standard. I spend the time to explain why we are doing something and give them background information to know how beneficial it is.