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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Midfielder, Bryan Walsh, scored the lone goal for NYU in the team’s final game of the season.

Soccer Gears Up For Postseason

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 14, 2016
The men's and women's soccer seasons entered the postseason with the men's team falling to Drew University, while the women winning both their weekend games.

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams celebrated their final games of the regular season on a picturesque fall day at their home Gaelic park.

Soccer Season Ends on the Up

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
NYU's soccer teams capped off their regular seasons as home against Brandeis, with the women tying in OT and the men winning a hard-fought battle 1-0.
During their 3-0 victory against Centenary College, sophomore Maddie Pena had one goal and one assist.

Soccer Falls Flat in Weekend at Home

Easton Self, Creative Director October 31, 2016
The men's and women's soccer teams played a pair of games at home this weekend.
Sophomore Maddie Pena, determined, makes her way to score final goal off an assist.

Women’s Soccer Team Ride Momentum Into 3-0 Win

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
The women's soccer team hoped to keep the good times rolling on Monday as they headed to Hackettstown, New Jersey to play Centenary College.
Although new to collegiate sports, freshman Alex Benedict has already made her mark on the NYU women’s soccer team.

Benedict Translates Winning Attitude to Pitch

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
Freshman forward Alex Benedict has been tearing up the field this season, making her presence known on the women's soccer team.
Stern freshman, Owen Smith, scores the last goal in the Violets’ game against Maritime.

Soccer Recovers from Losses, Shuts Out Opponents

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 20, 2016
Both the men's and women's soccer teams looked to rebound off a rough weekend in the Midwest on Thursday night.
A midfielder on the varsity men's soccer team, junior Tristan Medios-Simon finds a sense of community with his teammates.

Off the Beach and Onto the Pitch With Tristan Medios-Simon

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
WSN chatted with men's soccer junior midfielder Tristan Medios-Simon.
Both men’s and women’s teams struggled in their weekend play against Carnegie Mellon.

Soccer Struggles in Weekend Play

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Both the men's and women's soccer teams struggled in their weekend action.
The women’s soccer team continued their dominance with a 4-0 home win over Brooklyn College.

Women’s Soccer Rebounds from Scoreless Weekend

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 4, 2016
The NYU women's soccer team looks to continue their successful season with a home game against Brooklyn College.
Freshman soccer player Maddie Howard describes the difficulty associated with playing on a college sports team while also trying to manage and navigate the other more traditional struggles of adjusting to school.

Adapting Is Key to Survival for Athletes

Maddie Howard, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Freshman member of the Violet women's soccer team discusses the transition to being a college student athlete and life in New York.
At the NYU-NJCU match, Tristan Medios-Simon scored all three goals for his team, bringing NYU up to a tie with NJCU.

Soccer Held Scoreless in Home Loss

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 27, 2016
The NYU men's soccer team played Drew University at home on Tuesday, in hopes of finding consistency.
NYU women's soccer came from behind and won against Ramapo with a score of 3-2.

Women’s Soccer Soars While Men’s Runs in Place

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 21, 2016
NYU's soccer contingents each played Wednesday, with the women's team recapturing brilliance and the men's team held to a 3-3 tie.