2024-25 Worcester State University Men's Soccer News

  • MASCAC Names Fall/Winter 2024 MASCAC All-Academic Team
    January 30, 2025
    Westfield, MA — A total of 1,610 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2024 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.
  • Eight Named to MASCAC Fall Sportsmanship team
    December 11, 2024
    WESTFIELD, Mass. – 60 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Fall Sportsmanship Team.
  • Men's Soccer's Malcolm Hawkins Named to MASCAC First Team
    November 13, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After an incredible senior season, Mal Hawkins (View Park, CA) was named to the MASCAC First Team as voted on by the conference coaches.
  • Lancers fall in MASCAC Quarterfinals in Second Half Surge
    November 06, 2024
    Worcester, MA- In the opening round of MASCAC Quarterfinal action the #4 seeded Worcester State Lancers (4-9-3, 2-2-3) welcome to Coughlin Field for the first time this season the #5 seeded Salem State Vikings (5-7-5, 2-3-2). In their previous meeting on October 26th, Worcester State and Salem ended the game tied 3-3 in Salem after the Lancers jumped out to an early lead that was quickly settled into equal action by the Vikings. 
  • Lancers Play to Regular Season Conclusion Draw with Buccaneers on Senior Day
    November 02, 2024
    Worcester, MA- In the final home game of the regular season, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (4-9-2, 2-2-2) are looking for a last conference win to give them a shot at potentially returning home on Wednesday to host a MASCAC quarterfinal matchup. For Worcester though, it is not just the last game of the regular season but a chance to honor their senior class and all their contributions to the program. This year’s class includes #6 Declan Ryder (Worcester, MA), #16 Nate Lewos (Auburn, MA) and #24 Mal Hawkins (View Park, CA) with special recognition to 323 Waseem mahmoud (Northborough, MA) and # 10 Manny Ramirez (Waltham, MA).
  • Lancers Grab Shutout Win Over Keene
    October 31, 2024
    Worcester, MA- With the second to last home game of the season, the Worcester State Lancers Men’s Soccer team (3-9-2, 2-2-2) are taking it out of conference for the night as they welcome Keene State to Coughlin Field. Worcester is squeezing in one last non-conference regular season game before they close out the season on Saturday and look to begin a mini win streak that will take them through the Championship.
  • Hawkins Named Offensive Player of the Week
    October 28, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a come from behind performance versus Salem State that would see Men’s Soccer grab the 3-3 tie, senior Mal Hawkins (View Park, CA) has claimed the MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week selection.
  • Hawkins Double Goal Day Leads Lancers to Draw with Vikings
    October 26, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a grueling, but skilled, match this past Wednesday for the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (3-9-1, 2-2-1), the Lancers are back in action and looking for big conference win as they head to Salem State to take on the Vikings and begin to solidify their postseason placement.
  • Lancers Fall in in Second Half Battle to Beacons
    October 23, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a hard fought battle on Saturday that went down to the final minutes, the Lancers Men’s Soccer (3-8-1, 2-2-1) team looks to bounce back as they host former Lancer keeper Andy Ramirez ‘23 and the UMass-Boston Beacons on Coughlin field. Worcester is looking to come away with a big finish against one of the top LEC squads in their non-conference battle.
  • Lancers Fall in Final Minutes to Rams in Pink Out Game
    October 19, 2024
    Worcester, MA- With a new intensity in their foot after the 1-0 victory over the Trailblazers last week, Worcester State Men’s Soccer (3-7-1, 2-1-1) is back and planned from their hiatus to match up with Framingham State and add another win to their column. While most of their success has been found on the road this season, the Lancers are primed to add their first home win of the season to the record books. Today’s game is also played in partnership with the Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund as this year’s Pink Out Game, which aims to help raise awareness for research, testing and symptoms. Donations are actively being collected to support the campaign.
  • Lancers Grab Shutout Win versus Trailblazers in Conference Victory
    October 11, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a first stretch out west this past Tuesday, the Lancers Men’s Soccer team (2-7-1, 1-1-1) is ready for their next trip, this time journeying to conference foe MCLA. Worcester aims to cross over the .500 conference record hump with a win today, which will help them gain some solid placement for the quickly approaching postseason.
  • Hawkins Nails PK, But Lancers Downed by Pride
    October 08, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After an exciting weekend that saw the first conference win for the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (2-6-1, 1-1-1) they are back in action tonight as they take a trip west to meet up with Springfield College in an out of conference regional battle. Last season the game went to a 1-1 draw and this season Worcester hopes to score their way into a solid victory.
  • Torrado Named MASCAC Defensive and Rookie Player of the Week
    October 07, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a 1-1 week for the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team, first year Sergio Torrado (Arroyomolinos, ES) was named the MASCAC Defensive and Rookie Player of the Week.
  • Season Firsts from Guidi and Iovanni Lead Lancers to First Shutout Conference Win of Season
    October 05, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a hard second half last Wednesday, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (1-6-1, 0-1-1) is primed to get back to success and grab their first win in conference. The Blue and Gold will make a quick jump north to Fitchburg State to square up with the Falcons, a game last year that saw Worcester come away with the 3-0 victory.
  • Lancers Unable to Comeback in Cougars Second Half Surge
    October 02, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a thrilling homecoming matchup that saw the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (1-5-1, 0-1-1) hold on for the tie versus the Westfield State Owls, the Lancers will take a step back from conference action tonight to head just down the road to Clark University. Worcester will look to repeat their success last year, where they came away with the 1-0 victory, as they take the quick jaunt down Park Ave. 
  • Lancers Play to Draw in Crucial Conference Match with the Owls
    September 28, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (1-5, 0-1) look to rebound from an early conference season loss versus Bridgewater in their second home conference match of the season. The Lancers kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend as they take on Westfield State in a bid to continue their winning ways after claiming their first of the season in a dramatic final minute victory over Curry College on Tuesday.
  • Lancers Claim First Win in Last Minutes over Curry
    September 24, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a tough conference opening loss this past Saturday, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (0-5, 0-1) stepped away from MASCAC to play to head to Curry College this evening. Worcester is still looking for that elusive first victory of the season, and with a complete game performance tonight, they hope to grab a win. 
  • Lancers Fall to Bears in Second Half Battle
    September 21, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (0-4, 0-0) kicks off their conference season this afternoon as they host Bridgewater State (0-4-1, 0-0) in the conference home opener. Two years ago the Lancers claimed a thrilling PK OT victory over the Bears to win the 2022 MASCAC Championship and hope to claim a win today to start their conference bid off on the right foot. 
  • Lancers Fall in Second Half Comeback Bid
    September 18, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (0-3,0-0) host their season home opener tonight as they welcome the UMass-Dartmouth Corsairs to Coughlin Field. The Lancers look towards tonight to grab their first win of the season during their SAAC sponsored Lancer Game that promotes the involvement and connection between all Worcester State Athletic Sports programs on campus.
  • First half Surge Sees Lancers Fall to Bears
    September 07, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (0-2, 0-0) is on the hunt for the first win of the season after two competitive early losses this season as they journey to Coast Guard in the afternoon. In the previous two games in the season, the Lancers have found plenty of action across the field and now aim to keep the momentum up for the full 90 to claim their first win of the season.
  • Comeback Bid Thwarted as Lancers Fall to Johnson & Wales
    September 04, 2024
    Worcester, MA- Worcester State’s Men’s Soccer team is back on the field this afternoon in their bid to grab their first win of the season after a nailbiter match last Saturday versus WPI. The team this time is looking to go out of state to Providence to challenge Johnson and Wales in the early season matchup.
  • Schmidt Anchors Defense in Hard Fought Defeat to WPI
    August 31, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team begins their 2024 season under first year head coach Adam Howarth by kicking off the battle of Worcester fun as they journey to WPI in a non-conference pride battle. The Lancers look to start the season with a decisive showing in the cross town battle with the Engineers. The past few meetings between the teams have seen a tight rivalry and battle brew, with barely a goal separating the teams, a trend that was looking to go in WOrcester favor today.
  • Worcester State Men's Soccer Voted Fifth in Preseason Coaches Poll
    August 26, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team was selected 5th in this season’s conference pre-season poll as selected by the conference coaches. The Lancers look to return to the MASCAC Championship this season behind first year head coach Adam Howarth and a talented mix of newcomers and returners to the team. Leading the team into action will be Manny Ramirez alongside dual MASCAC second team selections Brendan Lower and Declan Ryder.
  • Worcester State Men's Soccer Announce 2024 Schedule
    May 31, 2024
    Worcester, MA- First year Head Coach Adam Howarth announces the release of the 2024 schedule of the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team. In the first season for Howarth, the Lancers will look to build upon their 5-8-4 and 3-4 conference record to return to the MASCAC Championship this season. The team will be guided in their endeavor by senior captain Nate Lewos and 2022 conference First Team All-Conference selection graduate student midfielder Manny Ramirez, the strong presence of senior forward Mal Hawkins, along with 2024 MASCAC Second Team selections senior midfielder Declan Ryder and junior defenseman Brendan Lower, to lead an impactful group of returners and fresh talent to the team.