2025 Wilmington University Men's Soccer News
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Registration Open for Men’s Soccer ID Camp on April 19
March 24, 2026The 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. -
Five Men’s Soccer Student-Athletes Named to 2025 CACC All-Academic Team
January 28, 2026The 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.
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Theo Faillon Named Men’s Soccer All-American by United Soccer Coaches and D2CCA
December 12, 2025The 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.
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Theo Faillon and Alex Tarway Named United Soccer Coaches Men’s Soccer All-Region
December 09, 2025The 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.
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Four Men’s Soccer Standouts Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
December 04, 2025The 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.
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Theo Faillon Voted Back-to-Back D2CCA East Region Player of the Year
November 25, 2025For 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.
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Franklin Pierce Advances in Shootout, 5-4, After 0-0 Draw with Men’s Soccer in Super Region 1 Tournament Second Round
November 23, 2025Franklin 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.
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Men’s Soccer Scores Six Goals in NCAA Tournament First Round Victory over Roberts Wesleyan
November 21, 2025A 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.
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Playoff Preview: Men’s Soccer Set to Face Roberts Wesleyan in NCAA DII Super-Region 1 Tournament
November 20, 2025For 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.
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VIDEO: Men's Soccer 2025 NCAA Selection Show
November 20, 2025It 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.
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GOING DANCIN’: Men’s Soccer Earns At-Large Bid into Super Region 1 Tournament as No. 7 Seed
November 17, 2025Sitting 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.
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Theo Faillon Repeats as CACC Men’s Soccer Player of the Year; Leads Five on All-CACC Teams
November 13, 2025For 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.
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Bridgeport Converts in PK’s, Advances Past Men’s Soccer After 2-2 Draw in CACC Tournament Semifinals
November 12, 2025The 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.
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Double Overtime Goal Lifts No. 3 Men’s Soccer to CACC Tournament Quarterfinal Victory, 3-2, Over No. 6 Felician
November 09, 2025Michiharu 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.
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VIDEO: Men's Soccer vs Felician - CACC Tournament
November 09, 2025Michiharu 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.
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PLAYOFF PREVIEW: No. 3 Wilmington Makes 21st Straight CACC Tournament; Takes on No. 6 Felician
November 08, 2025For 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.
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Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 7 in Official NCAA DII Super Region 1 Poll
November 06, 2025The 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.
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Men’s Soccer Secures No. 3 Seed in CACC Tournament With 3-1 Win at Goldey-Beacom
November 05, 2025The 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.
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Men’s Soccer Falls Short to No. 6 Southern New Hampshire, 2-1
November 01, 2025The 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.
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Men’s Soccer Listed in Initial 2025 NCAA DII Super Region 1 Rankings
October 30, 2025Central 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.
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VIDEO: Men's Soccer vs. Chestnut Hill
October 30, 2025Led 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.
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Wildcats Score Season High Seven Goals in CACC Victory over Chestnut Hill
October 29, 2025Led 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.
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Theo Faillon’s PK in 89th Minute Gives Men’s Soccer 2-1 Victory at Felician
October 26, 2025A 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.
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Late Goal Trips Up #21 Men’s Soccer, 2-1 at Caldwell
October 18, 2025A 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.
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Men’s Soccer and Women’s Tennis Earn CACC Players of the Week
October 16, 2025The 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.
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Four Second Half Goals Power #21 Men’s Soccer to 4-0 Shutout of Georgian Court
October 15, 2025The 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.
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VIDEO: Men's Soccer vs Georgian Court
October 15, 2025The 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.
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Goalkeepers Come Up Big Late as #23 Men’s Soccer Ties #13 Post, 1-1
October 11, 2025Each 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.
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Theo Faillon Records Hat Trick; Michiharu Takanashi Two Goals as No. 23 Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Mercy, 5-0
October 08, 2025The 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.
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Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 23 in National, No. 3 in East in Latest United Soccer Coaches Week 4 Polls
October 02, 2025The 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.
