We continue our new feature in the Lode Sports section where each week we will continue to highlight a different club sport team in effort to expand the awareness of some of the great sports we have here at Michigan Tech on the club level. This week we highlight the Men’s Soccer Club of Michigan Tech.
The Huskies have had a hard transition this year after graduating a large amount of players last year. Yet they have a handful of very talented young freshman who are going to be a big help to the team this year. Talking to Matt Browne, the Vice-President of the Club, he mentioned “We haven’t had the chance to really practice that much, but it seems like we are starting to come together as a team.” Matt also mentioned that the team looks to be strong up top at the center midfield and striker positions
When asked about the season expectations and goals for the Husky soccer team, the response was typical of a club with very young players. “I would expect that our new players will need to take some time to adjust to the speed and physicality of the college level. I think it is a realistic expectation for us to finish .500 though, and I expect us to finish the season especially strong.”
The Club has set the goal of making the playoffs this year, and getting the opportunity to play against perennial powers of Club Soccer, Michigan and Michigan State. On top of that, the Men’s Soccer Club has a mission to serve as an outlet for campus soccer players who are looking to get better and make friends at the same time.
Anyone interested in playing for the Men’s soccer team is welcome to come out and join their practices, regardless of your standing at Michigan Tech. Practice for the club occurs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6-8 PM. All practices occur on the Upper Soccer Fields. Anyone who is interested in more information about the Michigan Tech Soccer Team is encouraged to email drjenkin@mtu.edu or mcbrowne@mtu.edu.