https://www.defianceathletics.com en-us https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20220602f8jnyt The Defiance Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Josh Lubich to the Men's Soccer Head Coach position after serving as the assistant coach last season. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20220602f8jnyt https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503loqgvc The Defiance Athletic Department and the Purple and Gold Club presented the The 2022 Swarm Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes and teams on Sunday, May 1. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503loqgvc https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20220401g3rtyt The Defiance College men's soccer team held a special signing day during their 2022 Spring Game on Saturday afternoon to announce its newest member of the team, Ethan Paseka. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20220401g3rtyt https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211220njx0s4 The Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association has named Defiance men's soccer junior goalie Orry Killam and junior forward Noah Svanberg to the Academic All-Ohio Second Team for their outstanding efforts in the classroom. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211220njx0s4 https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211206idy4bu The HCAC has announced the Fall honorees for the Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC Team with 22 Defiance student-athletes earning spots. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211206idy4bu https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211123jd95oq On Tuesday morning, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced the Christopher M. Ragsdale All-Sportsmanship teams for the fall of 2021. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211123jd95oq https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211106qlucxe The Defiance men's soccer team was defeated by Hanover in penalty kicks, 5-4 in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship Game. The Yellow Jackets held the Panthers scoreless for 110 minutes but fell just short in the shootout to see their incredible playoff run come to an end. Sat, 06 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211106qlucxe https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211103wpafwp The fifth-seeded Defiance men's soccer team upset top seed Rose-Hulman by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday night to advance to their first Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference Championship game since 2003.  Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211103wpafwp https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211101uxyzk4 Defiance junior forward Noah Svanberg (Grand Rapids, Ohio/Otsego) and freshman defender Josue Martinez (Dayton, Ohio/Fairmont) have been named to the All-Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference Second Team for their efforts this season. Junior defender Joshua Maurer (Springfield, Ohio/Kenton Ridge) earned a spot on the All-Honorable Mention team. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211101uxyzk4 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211101kwd9dh Defiance senior Chase Stiner (St. Joseph, Ill./St. Joseph-Ogden) has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of Week as announced by the conference on Monday afternoon. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211101kwd9dh https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211030uxtqdl The Defiance men's soccer team defeated Franklin by a score of 4-2 on Saturday night to advance to Heartland Colligate Athletic Conference Semifinals. The win is the Yellow Jackets' first playoff victory since they defeated Manchester 2-1 in the HCAC Semifinals on November 4, 2003. Sat, 30 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211030uxtqdl https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211027sk3s4w The Defiance men's soccer team celebrated Senior Day against Earlham on Wednesday afternoon with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Quakers. Fittingly, Defiance's seniors contributed significantly to the win with Chase Stiner recording a goal and an assist and Jeremy Jimenez netting the game-winning goal late in the second half. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211027sk3s4w https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211023qztmpw The Defiance men's soccer team was defeated by the Franklin Grizzles, 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. Defiance's Jacob Rygula made his Defiance history with his 74th career game played, establishing a new program record. Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211023qztmpw https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211020xqmgjv The Defiance men's soccer team defeated Mount St. Joseph 2-1 on Wednesday night to end their four-game losing streak and pick up a key Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference victory thanks to goals from junior Armando Campos-Ortiz and senior Eli Rogers. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211020xqmgjv https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211016u5k37f The Defiance men's soccer team suffered a close loss to conference-leading Hanover on Saturday afternoon, falling 1-0. Sat, 16 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211016u5k37f https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211013ryq4ze The Defiance men's soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Anderson on Wednesday afternoon, falling to the Ravens 2-1 in the second overtime period. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211013ryq4ze https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211009rjm2w8 The Defiance men's soccer team was narrowly defeated by Rose-Hulman on Saturday afternoon by a score of 1-0. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211009rjm2w8 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211006xaz1ii The Defiance men's soccer team suffered their first Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference loss of the season on Wednesday afternoon, falling to Manchester, 3-0. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211006xaz1ii https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211004lgql6v Noah Svanberg (Grand Rapids, Ohio / Otsego) has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Athlete of the Week after recording five points off a goal and three assists in Defiance's two victories last week. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211004lgql6v https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211002ubgr9r Two goals from junior Joshua Maurer and a goal and two assists from junior Noah Svanberg helped lead the Defiance men's soccer team to a 3-2 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory over Transylvania on Saturday afternoon at home. Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211002ubgr9r https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210929tvc74r The Defiance men's soccer team earned a win on the road against rival Bluffton in their Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opener on Wednesday afternoon, 2-1. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210929tvc74r https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210925upi9qp The Defiance men's soccer team stumbled in their road contest against Olivet on Saturday evening, 2-0. Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210925upi9qp https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210922w3iod0 Sophomore Erdwin Quintana scored an early goal in the first half against Albion to seal the win for the Defiance men's soccer team on Wednesday night, 1-0. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210922w3iod0 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210921vsp5r8 The Defiance men's soccer team was defeated by St. Francis on the road on Tuesday night in Fort Wayne, Ind. by a score of 2-1. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210921vsp5r8 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210918ujsugu The Defiance men’s soccer team defeated Geneva 2-1 on Saturday evening thanks to a goal from senior Chase Stiner in the final seconds of regulation. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210918ujsugu https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210915tbb1ks The Defiance men’s soccer team suffered a tough loss against Baldwin Wallace on Wednesday evening, falling 2-1 in overtime. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210915tbb1ks https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210913lhgv36 The Defiance College men’s soccer team swept the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week awards with junior midfielder Noah Svanberg (Grand Rapids, Ohio / Otsego) being named Offensive Athlete of the Week and junior goalkeeper Orry Killam (Napoleon, Ohio / Liberty Center) being named Defensive Athlete of the Wee Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210913lhgv36 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210912q3y6ui Junior captain Noah Svanberg netted a hat trick in Sunday afternoon in a 4-1 win over Hiram. Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210912q3y6ui https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210911vdrrqf Sophomore Erdwin Quintana’s 79th-minute goal broke a 1-1 tie between the Defiance and Thiel men’s soccer programs on Saturday night. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210911vdrrqf https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210907x9bzdr Junior Josh Maurer netted two goals on the night to lead the Defiance men's soccer team to victory on the road against Adrian, 2-1. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210907x9bzdr