https://athletics.wilmu.edu en-us https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260324hh357x The Wilmington University men’s soccer team and head coach Nick Papanicolas has announced the date of its Men’s Soccer ID Camp, scheduled for Sunday, April 19. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260324hh357x https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260128k8rkhe The 2025 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team contains 55 student-athletes, CACC Commissioner Dan Mara announced today. The honorees represent all 11 conference member institutions. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260128k8rkhe https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251212ig3af4 The United Soccer Coaches and Division Two Conference Commissioners’ Association (D2CCA) announced its 2025 All-American Teams this week and Wilmington University’s Theo Faillon’s strong play this season has him as an All-American by both organizations. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251212ig3af4 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209sdjg0t The United Soccer Coaches announced its 2025 Division II Men’s All-East Region Teams on Tuesday and Wilmington University’s men’s soccer’s Theo Faillon and Alex Tarway were a part of the two teams released today. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209sdjg0t https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251204ntbdej The College Sports Communicators announced its 2025 Academic All-District Men's Soccer Team and four Wilmington University student-athletes were recognized as some of the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251204ntbdej https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251125w0sq43 For the second year in a row, Wilmington University men’s soccer standout Theo Faillon has been named the D2CCA East Region Player of the Year and First Team All-Region on Tuesday, as voted on by the region’s college sports communicators. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251125w0sq43 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251123uxmw3a Franklin Pierce converted on its fifth penalty kick, sending the Ravens past the Wilmington University men’s soccer team in the Second Round of the NCAA Division II Super Region 1 Tournament on Sunday afternoon on Sodexo Field. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251123uxmw3a https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251121x4uog1 A barrage of goals led the No. 7 seed Wilmington University men’s soccer team to a dominating win over No. 10 seed Roberts Wesleyan University on Friday on the campus of Franklin Pierce University, as they defeated the Red Hawks, 6-2, in the first round of the NCAA DII Men’s Soccer Championship. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251121x4uog1 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251121isjg27 For the first time since 2021, the Wilmington University men’s soccer team received an at-large bid into the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Super-Region 1 Tournament. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251121isjg27 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251120-ycw990ip It was nerve-wracking waiting to hear the magical words, but #WilmUMSoccer finally did see their name appear in the NCAA DII Super Region 1 bracket, earning the No. 7 seed and will play No. 10 Roberts Wesleyan in the First Round on Friday. It is the team's seventh trip into the NCAA Tournament but the first since the 2021 season. This is the second time they have made the bracket since the NCAA went to the four Super Region Bracket format in 2021. The Super Region 1 Bracket combined the Atlantic and the East Regions. The first two rounds will be hosted by Franklin Pierce in Rindge, New Hampshire, this weekend. Interviews with head coach Nick Papanicolas and graduate forward Theo Faillon. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251120-ycw990ip https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251117yumkpu Sitting on the edge of their seats, hearts pounding, the Wilmington University men’s soccer team finally had its name called to participate in the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament, earning an at-large berth into the Super Region 1 Tournament as the No. 7 seed. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251117yumkpu https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251113k6cc62 For the first time in program history, the Wilmington University men’s soccer program has a two-time and back-to-back Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Player of the Year, as Theo Faillon leads a group of five Wildcats named All-Conference by the league’s 11 head coaches on Thursday. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251113k6cc62 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251112sw5kvc The game ended in a 2-2 draw, but No. 2 Bridgeport was able to survive and advance to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship, defeating the No. 3 Wilmington University men’s soccer team, 4-2, in penalty kicks on Wednesday afternoon at Knights Field. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251112sw5kvc https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251109pa67vu Michiharu Takanashi tapped in a rebound in the second overtime of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament First Round game on Sunday, leading the third seeded Wilmington University men’s soccer team to a 3-2 victory over sixth seeded Felician at the WU Athletics Complex. Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251109pa67vu https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251109-fydv3asv Michiharu Takanashi tapped in a rebound in double overtime, lifting the No. 3 seed #WilmUMSoccer to a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Felician in the quarterfinals of the CACC Tournament on Sunday at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats fought back from a 1-0 deficit, scoring two to take a 2-1 halftime lead. Felician tied it in the 85th minute to force overtime. Sam Harrison's header was saved in the second overtime period, but Takanashi was there on the rebound. The Wildcats now play No. 2 Bridgeport in the Semifinal on Wednesday. Copyright 2025; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Produced by Nathan Foltz. Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251109-fydv3asv https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251108ug9ege For the 21st season in a row, spanning its entire NCAA era, the Wilmington University men’s soccer program is back in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament, earning the No. 3 seed and taking on No. 6 Felician on Sunday afternoon. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251108ug9ege https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251106kppe04 The NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Committee released its first ranked regional polls of the season and the Wilmington University men’s soccer team comes in at No. 7 in the Super Region 1 poll, which was announced Wednesday. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251106kppe04 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251105zqk7mx The Wilmington University men’s soccer team wrapped up its regular season with a 3-1 victory at Goldey-Beacom on Wednesday night at Abessinio Stadium, securing the No. 3 seed and a home game in the upcoming Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251105zqk7mx https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251101ohu7v1 The Wilmington University men’s soccer team fell to nationally sixth-ranked Southern New Hampshire University on Saturday, losing by a final score of 2-1, in its final regular-season home game at the WU Athletics Complex. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251101ohu7v1 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251030kjj21h Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference members Post University and Wilmington University are under consideration for the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championship tournament, the NCAA D-II Men’s Soccer Committee announced on Wednesday. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251030kjj21h https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251029-kz357bha Led by Theo Faillon's five points and Jhamaleek Porter's two goals, #WilmUMSoccer routed Chestnut Hill on Wednesday by a final score of 7-2 in a CACC matchup at the WU Athletics Complex. Theo Faillon scored the game's first goal and added three assists while Jhamaleek Porter came off the bench in the first half and scored two quick goals. Alex Tarway added a goal and two assists in the win as well. The win bumps the Wildcats' overall record to 9-2-4, while their conference record improves to 4-2-3, moving them up to second in the CACC standings. Copyright 2025; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Produced by Nathan Foltz. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251029-kz357bha https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251029weec9r Led by Theo Faillon’s five points and Jhamaleek Porter’s two goals, the Wilmington University men’s soccer team routed Chestnut Hill on Wednesday by a final score of 7-2 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matchup in Newark, Delaware. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251029weec9r https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251026t8rjrj A penalty kick with 1:10 remaining propels the Wilmington University men’s soccer team to a much needed 2-1 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference victory at Felician on Sunday afternoon at Tryon Field. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251026t8rjrj https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/2025101909iwtk A goal in the 81st minute tripped up the 21st ranked Wilmington University men’s soccer team at Caldwell, as the Cougars won, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at the Caldwell Athletics Field. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/2025101909iwtk https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251016k80qb6 The Wilmington University men’s soccer and women’s tennis teams each garnered a pair of Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Players of the Week on Monday. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251016k80qb6 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251015wzi7e1 The 21st ranked Wilmington University men’s soccer team used a second half explosion to defeat Georgian Court on Wednesday, winning 4-0 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matchup at the WU Athletics Complex. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251015wzi7e1 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251016-zye8jprh The No. 21 #WilmUMSoccer used a second-half explosion to defeat Georgian Court on Wednesday, winning 4-0 in a CACC matchup at the WU Athletics Complex. The win moves the Wildcats to 7-1-4 on the year with a 2-1-3 record in conference, while the Lions slide to 3-5-3 overall and 2-3-0 in the CACC. Isaak Simic scored 33 seconds into the second half and then Theo Faillon made it 2-0 in the 69th minute. Michiharu Takanashi scored in the 71st minute and then Jhamaleek Porter capped the scoring in the 78th minute. Copyright 2025; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/videos/20251016-zye8jprh https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251011yg2db5 Each team had chances late, but a physical battle between the 23rd ranked Wilmington University men’s soccer team and the 13th ranked Post Eagles finished in a 1-1 draw in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matchup on Saturday at LaMoy Field. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251011yg2db5 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251008vsd9yf The offense broke out for a season high five goals as the 23rd ranked Wilmington University men’s soccer team shut out Mercy, 5-0, on the road in nonconference action on Wednesday. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251008vsd9yf https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251002hh3h8f The Wilmington University men’s soccer team slipped to No. 23 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Division II Men’s National Poll, ranking No. 3 in the East Region in the fourth poll of the year. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251002hh3h8f