2025-26 Worcester State University Men's Soccer News

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Worcester State Leads MASCAC Fall/Winter All Academic Team Selections
Worcester State Leads MASCAC Fall/Winter All Academic Team Selections

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,463 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2025 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann. 

Eight Named to MASCAC 2025 Fall Sportsmanship Teams
Eight Named to MASCAC 2025 Fall Sportsmanship Teams

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 64 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Fall Sportsmanship Team.

Schneider Named to CSC Academic All District Men's Soccer Team
Schneider Named to CSC Academic All District Men's Soccer Team

The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men’s Soccer teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes men’s soccer honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

Garcia Named to MASCAC All-Conference Team
Garcia Named to MASCAC All-Conference Team

Westfield, Mass. — Nick Parakilas of Westfield State and Preston Joia of Mass. Maritime are named  the MASCAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. The duo headlines the 2025 All-Conference  team as voted on by the coaches from around the conference which is voted on prior to the conference  tournament. 

Lancers Fall to Owls in Second Half Battle in MASCAC Quarterfinals
Lancers Fall to Owls in Second Half Battle in MASCAC Quarterfinals

Worcester, MA- The Lancers made the second trip back to Westfield this season in a 3 vs 6 battle in the conference tournament. The last time the Lancers headed to the Owls, they were down early but nearly settled the score before the final horn falling 6-4.

Lancers Take on AMCATs on Senior Day
Lancers Take on AMCATs on Senior Day

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (5-9-1, 3-4) wrapped up their MASCAC regular season battle in the early morning sun with a meeting with the Anna Maria AMCATs. Worcester will lock up the 5th seed in the tournament with a win or tie in the senior day meeting. The early morning bout was also played in honor of the 2025 senior class of Brendan Lower (Grafton, MA), Brady Iovanni (Lunenburg, MA), Sergio Alavarado (Cuenca, EC), Tazir Kaba (Malden, MA), Taylor Gavaletz (Dudley, MA), Wilber Garcia (Bilboa, Spain) and Jemal Mahamud (Worcester, MA). 

Lancers Play to Draw with Corsairs on the Road
Lancers Play to Draw with Corsairs on the Road

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (5-9, 3-4) is on the road today as they head to non-conference foe UMass-Dartmouth for a break from their conference round of games. 

Final Minute Goal Finds Lancers Taken Down by Gators
Final Minute Goal Finds Lancers Taken Down by Gators

Worcester, MA- After a hard fought battle last Saturday, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team steps out of conference to take on the Russell- Sage College Gators. 

Worcester State Scores Early, Falls in Second Half to Vikings
Worcester State Scores Early, Falls in Second Half to Vikings

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (5-7, 3-3) is focused on getting over .500 in conference action today in an afternoon battle with the Salem State Vikings. Worcester has had a week off from their last conference battle, a near come from behind victory over Westfield State, so with fresh legs and determination, the Lancers are looking to shine on the pitch.

Lancers Second Half Attack Unable to Overcome Owls
Lancers Second Half Attack Unable to Overcome Owls

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (5-6, 3-2) look to extend their conference holding as they journey to Westfield State to take on the Owls in a crucial conference meeting. Worcester is coming off a big win over Springfield earlier in the week and are hoping that momentum will carry them into a big conference win.

Lancers Hold Strong in Passionate Meeting for Victory over Pride
Lancers Hold Strong in Passionate Meeting for Victory over Pride

Worcester, MA- After claiming their first non-conference win last weekend over Clark, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (4-6, 3-2) is looking to continue that success tonight as they host Springfield College tonight.

Men's Soccer Falls to Bears in Conference Battle
Men's Soccer Falls to Bears in Conference Battle

Worcester, MA- Coming off a late win over Clark University on Wednesday, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (4-5, 3-1) return to their conference play as they journey to Bridgewater State in a pivotal meeting between the two teams. The Bears currently sit at 3-1 in the conference along with the Lancers and a win today could prove crucial to post season seeding for these two teams. 

Lancers Topple Cougars in Cross Town Battle
Lancers Topple Cougars in Cross Town Battle

Worcester, MA- After a determined conference battle this past Saturday that saw Worcester claim the 2-0 win over MCLA, the Lancers stepped away from MASCAC foe and hosted Clark University tonight. Last year's meeting had Men’s Soccer (3-5, 3-1)  falling 4-0 at Clark, but this year the Blue and Gold were set to flip the tide in their direction and claim their first win outside of conference play.  

Lancers Strong First Half Pushes Team Past Trailblazers
Lancers Strong First Half Pushes Team Past Trailblazers

Worcester, MA – After a week away from action, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (3-5, 3-1 MASCAC) made the most of their home return on Coughlin Field, powering past the MCLA Trailblazers, 2-0, in a spirited conference matchup on Saturday afternoon.

Worcester Drops Battle to Mass. Maritime in Friday Night Battle
Worcester Drops Battle to Mass. Maritime in Friday Night Battle

Worcester, MA- After a tight battle at Coast Guard earlier in the week, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (2-4, 2-0) is keeping the military meetings going with a trip to the Cape to face off with Mass. Maritime in their third conference match of the season. Last year found the Lancers playing to a draw with the Buccaneers, but Worcester is aiming to keep their undefeated streak alive.

Dramatic Finish Not Enough as Lancers Fall to Coast Guard
Dramatic Finish Not Enough as Lancers Fall to Coast Guard

Worcester, MA- After claiming two big conference wins, the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team (2-3, 2-0) is back to non-conference action as they head down to the Coast Guard Academy in a bid to take down the Bears.