Men's Soccer
Ice in His Veins: Former Harvard Goalie Matt Freese Secures USA Quarterfinal Win
In a crucial matchup against Costa Rica in Sunday’s Gold Cup quarterfinal, Team USA and former Harvard goalkeeper Matt Freese saved three of the six penalty shots he saw to set up a game winning penalty for the Americans.
Mixed Start for Men’s Soccer
After two 1-1 ties against Holy Cross and Rhode Island to open the 2024 fall season, the Harvard Men’s soccer team (0-1-2, 0-0 Ivy) fell to No. 13 Seton Hall on Saturday, ultimately falling 3-2 in a closely contested match.
Defense to Offense
Then-sophomore defender Ludovico Rollo looks to make a pass against Columbia at home on October 8, 2022.
Harvard Defeats Princeton at the Buzzer, Looks to Secure Top Ivy Tournament Seed
Ale Gutierrez scored a brace for the second time in his career to send the Harvard men’s soccer team (5-4-6, 3-1-2) past the visiting Princeton Tigers (4-7-3, 1-3-2) on Senior Day at Jordan Field. This win kept the Crimson on top of the Ivy League standings with 11 points.
Heads Above the Rest
Harvard and Columbia battle for possession after a corner kick at Jordan Field on October 8, 2022.
Men's Soccer Beats Yale to Reach Top of Ivy League Table
The Harvard men’s soccer team (2-3-6, 1-0-2) tied two important contests last week, one 0-0 to Ivy League rival Brown University (4-4-3, 1-0-2), and another 1-1 to crosstown rival Boston University (7-2-3, 4-0-1). However, after defeating the Yale Bulldogs 3-1 on Saturday night, the Crimson now stand in first place in the Ivy League table.
Right on the Marko
Then-sophomore midfielder Marko Isakovic looks for space to maneuver against Bryant on September 6, 2022.
Buzzer Beater
Harvard men's soccer celebrates its last-second victory over Bryant University on September 6, 2022.
Men's Soccer Earns First Win of the Season, Will Face Columbia Next
Harvard men’s soccer (1-3-4, 0-0-1) went (1-1-2) in their last four games, including a 0-1-1 record against ranked opponents. In this span, senior Willem Ebbinge moved to second all-time at Harvard in career assists, and he now leads the team with seven points. Junior Alessandro Arlotti is close behind with five points, and junior Jan Rieke has played every minute on the season so far for the Crimson.
Harvard Men’s Soccer Ties Seton Hall, Falls to Northeastern
The Harvard men’s soccer team (0-2-2, 0-0) netted its first goal of the season to tie No. 23 Seton Hall (3-1-1, 0-0) 1-1 despite a more than two-hour rain delay, but later fell scoreless in a midweek game to the Northeastern Huskies (3-1-2) 0-4.
In the Lion's Den
Harvard men’s soccer huddles up at an Oct. 8 game against Columbia in 2022, where it tied with the Lions 1-1. The Crimson will next take on Vermont this Saturday at 5:00 PM on Jordan Field.
Men's Soccer Ties Close Ivy Contest
The Harvard men’s soccer team (5-4-2, 0-1-1) met Columbia at home this past Saturday while on the hunt for their first Ivy League win. Although the Crimson led for most of the hard-fought contest, the Lions were able to net one in the second half, ending the game tied 1-1.
Stalemate with the Lions
The Crimson breaks a huddle in Saturday’s stalemate against Columbia University. The team plays Brown next weekend.
Protect the Net
Three Harvard defenders guard the goal against a corner kick from Columbia. The teams tied 1-1 on Saturday.
Team Effort
Harvard men's soccer celebrates after a 2-1 victory on Sept. 6, 2022, against Bryant. After a strong 2021 campaign, the team is off to a solid start again a season later.
Marko Polo
Sophomore midfielder Marko Isakovic dribbles past a defender in a 2-1 victory over Bryant on Sept. 6, 2022. Isakovic notched his third assist of the season in Saturday's loss to Cornell.
Men's Soccer Loses Ivy Opener, 3-2, to Cornell, Notches 1-0 Win at Boston University
The Harvard men’s soccer team (5-4-1, 0-1) dropped a close contest to the Cornell Big Red in its Ivy League opener, but bounced back quickly a few days later by shutting out its crosstown rival, the Boston University Terriers. Although the loss was undeniably a disappointing start to its Ivy League campaign, the Crimson was undeterred and performed well against the Terriers.
Making his Marko
Sophomore Marko Isakovic drives down the field against Bryant University. In the previous game against Central Connecticut State University, he earned his second collegiate point with an assist.
Harvard Kicks Off Season with Back-to-Back Wins
The 2021 season for the Crimson (8-5-3) was one of best in recent history, and they show no sign of letting up in 2022. Two victories to begin the season over Central Connecticut State University and Bryant University foretell good things to come, with Harvard showing its ability to work under pressure early with a last-second go-ahead goal against the Bulldogs to win the game.
Men's Soccer Finishes Season on High Note with 4-1 Victory over Penn
Harvard put on a show for its home fans on senior day, cruising to a 4-1 victory over Penn to secure its first winning Ivy League season since 2016.
Going Out on Top
Senior Fernando Docters, pictured above against Princeton, played his final game in a Harvard jersey in Saturday's 4-1 win over Penn.