June 30, 2009
UNCG announces 2009 men's soccer slate
GREENSBORO, N.C. UNC Greensboro mens soccer coach Michael Parker announced his 2009 schedule on Tuesday, which includes 10 home regular-season dates among the 18 contests.
June 18, 2009
Beyond Box Scores - Updating alumni and talkin' Twitter
So we are continuing our expansion on the whole Twitter, Facebook thing. In order to keep up with the social network crunch, weve now linked things up such that our Web site will automatically feed our Twitter account (uncgsports for those that havent heard) using something called Twitterfeed.
May 13, 2009
UNCG signs Mario Rojas to men's soccer NLI
GREENSBORO, NC UNC Greensboro mens soccer coach Michael Parker has added one more student-athlete to his commitment list for next season, signing defender Mario Rojas from Annapolis, MD.
March 18, 2009
UNCG inks four for men's soccer
GREENSBORO, NC UNC Greensboro mens soccer coach Michael Parker announced Wednesday the signing of four student-athletes during the recent National Letter of Intent (NLI) signing period for enrollment next fall.
January 15, 2009
UNCG's Jokull Elisabetarson drafted by MLS's Chicago Fire
ST. LOUIS, MO UNC Greensboro midfielder Jokull Elisabetarson was selected by the Chicago Fire in the fourth round of the 2009 Major League Soccer SuperDraft Thursday evening.
December 12, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #14: Closing things out
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year has been different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, is sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell has blogged about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is his final blog for the season.
December 8, 2008
UNCG's Berry named Southern Conference Player of the Month
SPARTANBURG, SC UNC Greensboro junior goalkeeper Nate Berry has been named the Southern Conferences Mens Soccer Player of the Month for his outstanding play for the Spartans last month.
November 29, 2008
Clock strikes midnight: UNCG falls in PKs at South Florida
TAMPA, FL The historical late season run made by UNC Greensboro came to an end on Saturday night as the Spartans played eighth-seeded South Florida to a 1-1 draw, but fell in penalty kicks, 3-1, in the third round of the NCAA Mens Soccer Tournament at USF Soccer Stadium.
November 28, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #13: Still dancing ...
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process.
November 25, 2008
The magic continues as Spartans shock No. 9 Loyola in OT
BALTIMORE, MD Corey Maret blasted a shot into the lower right corner of the goal 2:11 into overtime to lead UNC Greensboro to a 2-1 victory over Loyola (MD) in the second round of the NCAA mens soccer tournament.
November 22, 2008
UNCG-Loyola (MD) game moved to 6 pm Tuesday
BALTIMORE, MD The NCAA Mens Soccer Tournament second round contest between UNC Greensboro and Loyola (MD) slated for Tuesday has been moved to 6 pm.
November 21, 2008
Manyama, Berry lead UNCG past Duke, 2-0, in NCAA tournament
DURHAM, NC Behind Tebatso Manyamas goal and assist, UNC Greensboro kept its Cinderella story alive by defeating host Duke, 2-0, on a chilly night in the first round of the 2008 mens soccer NCAA tournament.
November 21, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #12: Goin' to the dance
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process.
November 18, 2008
UNCG-Duke moved to Friday night
DURHAM, NC The NCAA Mens Soccer Tournament match between UNCG and Duke has been moved to Friday night at 7 pm.
November 16, 2008
Cinderella is a Spartan: UNCG tops College of Charleston for SoCon title
DAVIDSON, NC UNC Greensboro, the seventh seed in the Southern Conference Mens Soccer Tournament, made the Cinderella slipper fit on Sunday as the Spartans topped College of Charleston, 2-1, to win the conference tournament and earn the leagues automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
November 16, 2008
UNCG men's soccer selection gathering slated for Old Town
GREENSBORO, NC - The UNC Greensboro mens soccer team will have an open gathering Monday evening to watch the NCAA Tournament selections at Old Town Draught House on Spring Garden Street at the heart of UNCGs campus.
November 14, 2008
Still alive... Spartans advance in PKs, 3-2, over Georgia Southern
DAVIDSON, NC UNC Greensboro goalkeeper Nate Berry stopped three shots in the penalty kick phase as the seventh-seeded Spartans advanced to the Southern Conference Tournament title match after playing a scoreless tie through two overtimes against third-seeded Georgia Southern at Alumni Stadium.
November 8, 2008
UNCG stuns Furman to advance to SoCon semifinals
GREENVILLE, SC In a season full of bad breaks for UNC Greensboro, the Spartans finally had two big ones go their way.
November 7, 2008
Elisabetarson earns second All-SoCon, O'Keeffe and Manyama second team
SPARTANBURG, SC Three UNC Greensboro student-athletes earned all-conference honors when the Southern Conference announced its annual award for mens soccer on Friday afternoon. Jokull Elisabetarson, Tebatso Manyama and E.J. OKeeffe were all among the honorees when the announcement was made.
November 4, 2008
UNCG falls at Georgia Southern, 2-1, in regular season finale
STATESBORO, GA Tim Masters scored his fourth goal of the season, but a pair of first-half tallies by Georgia Southern held up as the Eagles topped UNC Greensboro, 2-1, in the Southern Conference mens soccer regular season finale for both teams.
November 1, 2008
UNCG falls to Appalachian State, 2-1; clings to slim hope for home field
GREENSBORO, NC Juan Obregon scored twice and Appalachian State held off a late charge to defeat UNC Greensboro, 2-1, in mens soccer action Saturday night at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
October 31, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #9: Hard at Work
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the ninth installment.
October 25, 2008
UNCG falls to Elon, 4-0; Phoenix wrap up SoCon regular season crown
GREENSBORO, NC Stephen Dilger and Erfan Imani both a goal and an assist to lead Elon to its first-ever Southern Conference mens soccer regular season championship, defeating UNC Greensboro, 4-0, at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Saturday night.
October 24, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #8: A little R and R
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the eighth installment.
October 18, 2008
Maret's goal gives UNCG key win at College of Charleston
MT PLEASANT, SC - Corey Maret's first goal of the season just 2:14 before intermission held up as UNC Greensboro picked up a huge road win Saturday night, defeated College of Charleston, 2-1, in Southern Conference men's soccer action.
October 17, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #7: Have to have my HD
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the seventh installment.
October 14, 2008
No. 1 Wake Forest tops UNCG, 6-0
WINSTON-SALEM, NC Cody Arnoux had a pair of goals and an assist to lead top-ranked Wake Forest to its 18th-consecutive win, a 6-0 shutout of UNC Greensboro at Spry Stadium on Wednesday night.
October 10, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #6: Experiencing acupuncture
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the sixth installment.
October 7, 2008
Manyama's OT goal lifts UNCG past Wofford
GREENSBORO, NC Tebatso Manyama scored 1:15 into the second overtime period as UNC Greensboro defeated Wofford, 1-0, in Southern Conference mens soccer action Tuesday night.
October 4, 2008
UNCG falls at Furman in double overtime, 3-2
GREENVILLE, SC Coleton Hanning scored his second goal of the night with 2:47 remaining in the second overtime to lift Furman past UNC Greensboro, 3-2, in Southern Conference mens soccer action Saturday night.
October 3, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #5: Seeing old friends
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the fifth installment.
October 1, 2008
UNCG drops SoCon opener at Davidson
DAVIDSON, NC Greg McNamara scored 4:20 into the second half for the only tally of the night as Davidson topped UNC Greensboro, 1-0, in Southern Conference mens soccer action Wednesday night.
September 27, 2008
Brown spoils Homecoming, tops UNCG 3-0
GREENSBORO, NC Jon Okafor scored twice and Darren Howerton had two assists to lead Brown to a 3-0 win over UNC Greensboro in mens soccer action Saturday night at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
September 26, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #4: It's all about the 'stache
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the fourth installment.
September 24, 2008
Late tally snaps UNCG's unbeaten streak, 1-0, at Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC Chris Salvaggione scored the only goal of the match with 15:07 to play as Charlotte topped UNC Greensboro, 1-0, in mens soccer action at Transamerica Field on Wednesday night.
September 23, 2008
UNCG's Chad Janda earns SoCon weekly honor
SPARTANBURG, SC - UNC Greensboro junior goalkeeper Chad Janda was selected the Southern Conference Mens Soccer Player of the Week on Tuesday in voting of the leagues Sports Information Directors for his outstanding play in the Spartans two wins last week.
September 20, 2008
Late defensive stand gives UNCG another win, 1-0, over UNCW
GREENSBORO, NC Chad Janda made a leaping save as time expired after Tim Masters burned his former team for the game-winning goal as UNC Greensboro topped cross-state rival UNC Wilmington, 1-0, in mens soccer action at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Saturday night.
September 19, 2008
Thomas Campbell Blog #3: Gaining Momentum
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the third installment.
September 17, 2008
Defensive stand gives UNCG 2-1 win over Campbell
GREENSBORO, NC UNC Greensboro stopped two shots from point-blank range with 30 seconds to go to preserve a one-goal lead and defeat Campbell, 2-1, in mens soccer action at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Wednesday night.
September 14, 2008
Bonilla's late tally gives UNCG 1-1 tie with UNC Asheville
ELON, NC Michael Bonillas goal with 6:01 remaining in regulation tied the match as UNC Greensboro forged a 1-1 tie with UNC Asheville in Sunday afternoon mens soccer action at the Elon Tournament.
September 12, 2008
UNCG earns first win of the season, tops ETSU, 3-1
ELON, NC UNC Greensboro exploded for three goals in the second half, including a goal and an assist by Jokull Elisabetarson, to record its first victory of the season, 3-1, over East Tennessee State in Friday evenings first match of the Elon Tournament.
September 12, 2008
Blog #2: Checking in with Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell, UNCG's leading scorer last season, will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the second installment.
September 7, 2008
UNCG falls to ODU, Winthrop tops Elon in OT at Kickoff Classic
GREENSBORO, NC It was a pair of nail biters on the final day of mens soccer action at the UNCG Kickoff Classic as Winthrop topped Elon in overtime, 2-1, and Old Dominion held off UNCG, 2-1, Sunday afternoon at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
September 5, 2008
Winthrop tops UNCG, Elon and ODU tie in first day of Kickoff Classic
GREENSBORO, NC In the opening day of action at the UNCG Kickoff Classic, Old Dominion and Elon played to a scoreless tie, but UNCG and Winthrop had a wild one with Winthrop coming out on top 3-2 at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Friday night.
September 5, 2008
Blog #1: Meet Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell is a senior forward on the UNC Greensboro mens soccer team. This year will be different for the three-year starter, however. Campbell will be sitting out his redshirt season while recovering from a knee injury he suffered last spring. Each Friday, Campbell will blog about the Spartans soccer season, his teammates, his classes and his journey back to the soccer pitch in the rehab process. Today is the first installment.
September 3, 2008
Blogs return to UNCGSpartans.com with Thomas Campbell
Beginning this Friday, UNCGSpartans.com welcomes its newest blogger - senior forward Thomas Campbell from the Spartan men's soccer team.
August 30, 2008
Elisabetarson tallies first, but UNCG falls at William & Mary on late goal
WILLIAMSBURG, VA Jokull Elisabetarson connected on a penalty kick early in the first half, but it was all the offense UNC Greensboro could muster as the Spartans dropped a 2-1 decision at William & Mary in mens soccer action Saturday night.
August 27, 2008
UNCG second in SoCon poll, two named to preseason all-league
SPARTANBURG, SC UNC Greensboro was picked second behind defending champion Furman in the preseason balloting of the Southern Conferences mens soccer coaches, as was announced Wednesday afternoon.
August 23, 2008
Masters' goal and assist leads UNCG past Gardner-Webb in exhibition finale
GREENSBORO, NC UNCG scored twice in a span of 3:14 in the first half and held off a late surge to defeat Gardner-Webb, 3-2, in mens soccer exhibition action Saturday night at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
August 20, 2008
Strine's late tally lifts UNCG past Duke in exhibition match
GREENSBORO, NC Matt Strines goal with 2:05 to play in regulation time gave UNC Greensboro a 1-0 victory over Duke in mens soccer exhibition action Wednesday night at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
August 16, 2008
UNCG-Duke exhibition match moved to Greensboro on Wednesday
GREENSBORO, NC The mens soccer exhibition match between Duke and UNC Greensboro slated for Wednesday, Aug. 20, has been moved to UNCG Soccer Stadium.
August 15, 2008
Spartan All Access tentative slate in place for the fall season
GREENSBORO, NC UNC Greensboros athletic department announced Friday its plans for Spartan All Access in the 2008-09 academic year, including a new game-by-game purchase package.
August 13, 2008
Former Spartan Patterson scores for Charleston as Battery advance to final
CHARLESTON, SC Former UNC Greensboro All-American Randi Patterson scored the game-tying goal Tuesday night as the USLs Charleston Battery defeated league-rival Seattle in penalty kicks to advance to the championship game of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
August 11, 2008
Former Spartans Patterson and Richardson to play Tuesday night
CHARLESTON, SC Former UNC Greensboro mens soccer players Randi Patterson and Mike Richardson will take to the pitch Tuesday night in the semifinal round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the USLs Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium. The game will be videostreamed streamed for free on USLLive.com.
July 25, 2008
UNCG's mobile site launched at m.uncgspartans.com
GREENSBORO, NC - UNCG fans can now view the latest scores and news on Spartan athletics through a mobile-device friendly site located at m.uncgspartans.com.
June 19, 2008
2008 UNCG men's soccer slate announced
GREENSBORO, NC UNC Greensboro mens soccer coach Michael Parker unveiled his squads 2008 schedule Thursday, featuring 10 home dates including the annual UNCG Kickoff Classic.