2010 Men's Soccer Results

Overall Record: 13-6-2
MIAA Record: 10-4 (1st place-tie)
Competed in NCAA Tournament

RESULTS
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 3-4, HOST BERGSMA TOURNAMENT
Friday: Hope 2, Goshen 0 box / Saturday: Hope 9, MSOE 1 box
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 10-11, at Wheaton/North Central Tournament
Friday: Hope 1, North Central 1 (tie) box / Saturday: Hope 1, Wheaton 1 (tie) box
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 17-18, OAC/MIAA Shootout at Ohio Northern
Friday: Hope 2, John Carroll 1 box / Saturday: Ohio Northern 1, Hope 0 box
Wednesday, Sept. 22, *Hope 3, Alma 1 box
Saturday, Sept. 25, *Hope 2, Calvin 1 box
Tuesday, Sept. 28, *Trine 1, Hope 0 box
Friday, Oct. 1, *Adrian 1, Hope 0 box
Wednesday, Oct. 6, *Hope 2, Albion 0 box
Saturday, Oct. 9, *Kalamazoo 1, Hope 0 box
Tuesday, Oct. 12, *Olivet 3, Hope 2 (2ot) box
Saturday, Oct. 16, *Hope 1, Alma 0 (1ot) box
Wednesday, Oct. 20, *Hope 2, Calvin 1 box
Saturday, Oct. 23, *Hope 1, Trine 0 box
Tuesday, Oct. 26, *Hope 2, Adrian 1 (2ot) box
Saturday, Oct. 30, *Hope 2, Albion 1 box
Wednesday, Nov. 3, *Hope 2, Kalamazoo 0 box
Saturday, Nov. 6, *Hope 2, Olivet 0 box
* MIAA Game

2010 Statistics
2010 Season Stats
2010 Game-by-Game Stats

Kicking Cancer Fund Raiser Benefits Van Andel Institute (2/9/11)
Last fall the Hope men's soccer team sponsored a Community for a Cure Purple Game to raise awareness and funding for cancer research at Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids. The event, "Kicking Cancer, One Goal at a Time!" raised more than $9,000 for innovative cancer research at Van Andel Institute, where researchers are looking for breakthroughs in the battle against cancer and other diseases.

The funds will also help support a Hope College student internship at the Institute, where a student will gain valuable, hands-on experience in a VAI laboratory.

A ceremonial check presentation occurred at Wednesday's Hope versus Olivet men's basketball game. The check for $9,152.30 was presented to Hope College alumni David and Carol Van Andel. David is Chairman and CEO of Van Andel Institute. Carol is Executive Director of the David and Carol Van Andel Foundation, and is a member of the Van Andel Education Institute Council. They were joined by Hope's MIAA champion soccer team. head coach Steve Smith, assistant coach Lee Schopp, and co-director of athletics Tim Schoonveld.

Flying Dutchmen Men's Soccer Attendance Soars (1/25/11)
The saying "if you build it they will come" aptly describes the first full season of playing soccer at the Van Andel Soccer Stadium at Hope College. The NCAA) has announced that Hope ranked ranked second in average home attendance among all of the 404 colleges that played Division III soccer during the 2010 season.

Hope began using Van Andel Soccer Stadium midway through the 2009 season. The 2010 schedule included nine home games with an average attendance of 983 fans, trailing only perennial leader Messiah, Pa. which averaged 1,709 fans en route to winning the national championship.

Van Andel Stadium provides seating for an estimated 1,500 fans. On September 25, 2010 the Flying Dutchmen defeated rival Calvin 1-0 before a school-record 2,733 fans, many of whom spilled out of the stands and lined the fences at both ends of the field to watch the action.

The 2010 Flying Dutchmen posted an 8-1 record en route to winning the co-championship of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). Hope's two-season record at Van Andel is 12-3-1.

The stadium has stadium-style and bleacher seating. There are accompanying terrace areas for picnicking and tailgating. The stadium includes a concession stand, public restrooms, a first aid/training room, two full locker rooms for Hope's teams, a meeting room for visiting teams, a ticket booth and a press box. The field surface is of artificial turf and there is stadium lighting for night contests.

Flying Dutchmen Bow in Wisconsin (11/12/10)
The Flying Dutchmen were defeated by North Park, Ill. 1-0 in a first round game of the NCAA Division III championships on Friday night in Oshkosh, Wisc. Hope ends the season with a 13-6-2 record. The Flying Dutchmen were making their 11th appearance in the NCAA tournament, the first since 2006.

The game's only goal came in the 65th minutes by Kris Grahm. Hope held an 8-6 advantage in shots and the winners managed just three shots on-goal. Goalkeeper Logan Neil was credited with two saves.

All-MIAA Honors Awarded Seven Hope Athletes (11/10/10)
Seven Hope athletes have been awarded all-conference honors in soccer by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

Junior goalkeeper Logan Neil (Holland/West Ottawa HS) has been voted the most valuable player in men's soccer. He is joined on the All-MIAA men's team by senior mid-fielder Shaun Groetsema (Augusta/Galesburg-Augusta HS) and junior back David Whitaker (Vicksburg/Vicksburg HS). Groetsema is being honored for the second time in his career.

Senior defender Courtney Cook (Grand Rapids/Forest Hills Central HS) has been voted to the All-MIAA women's team for the third time in her career.

Hope's second team honorees in men's soccer are senior forward John Turner (East Kentwood/Est Kentwood HS) and senior midfielder Jeff Stusick (Stevensville/Lakeshore HS). Sophomore midfielder Lindsay Jipping (Jenison/Hudsonville Unity Christian HS) is a second team All-MIAA honoree in women's soccer.

Flying Dutchmen Headed to NCAA Tournament (11/6/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen capped an amazing second half of the conference season by posting their seventh consecutive victory Saturday to claim a share of the MIAA championship and a berth in the NCAA Division III tournament for the first since 2006.

Hope's 2-0 victory over Olivet and Calvin's 2-1 win over Trine creates the co-championship as both teams finished with 30 points, Hope with a 10-4 record and Calvin at 9-3-2. However, the MIAA's automatic berth in the post-season tournament is all Hope's by virtue of two Flying Dutchmen victories over the Knights this season.

Midway through the conference season the outlook was looking pretty dismal as the Flying Dutchmen lost four of seven games. Coach Steven Smith's team came roaring back in win the next seven league games to claim the 14th MIAA title in school history. The championship is the ninth in 20 years under coach Smith.

Hope got a goal in each half against the Comets, the first by David Whitaker and the secondby Andrew Nichols.

MIAA Race Remains in Deadheat Heading into Final Game (11/3/10)
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The outcome of this year's MIAA race and a bid to the NCAA tournament is coming down to the final game of the season after co-leaders Hope and Calvin both scored victories on Wednesday. While the Flying Dutchmen were blanking Kalamazoo 2-0, Calvin was edging Albion 2-1, leaving each team with 27 points in the conference race. The MIAA season concludes Saturday when Hope travels to Olivet while Calvin hosts Trine. If the teams remain tied they will be co-champions, but Hope will get the NCAA bid because the Flying Dutchmen defeated the Knights twice during the season.

The Flying Dutchmen (12-5-2) got a pair of second half goals to avenge an earlier 1-0 loss to the Hornets. The first came in the 52nd minute on an own-goal, one scored by a Kalamazoo defender who in attempting to clear a shot by Hope's Jeff Stusick kicked it into his team's net. Three minutes later freshman Brayden West scored his fourth goal of the season assisted by senior John Turner. Goalkeeper Logan Neil recorded his fifth shutout of the season and 15th of his career. Hope held a 20-6 advantage in shots, including 7-1 on-goal.

Flying Dutchmen Remain Tied for First in MIAA (10/30/10)
Stats The Flying Dutchmen remain in first place in the MIAA men's soccer race after posting a 2-1 victory over Albion on Saturday. Coach Steven Smith's Dutchmen remained tied with rival Calvin for the top spot in the conference with one week remaining in the conference season. Calvin also won Saturday blanking Alma 2-0. Both Hope and Calvin have 24 points, one point ahead of third place Adrian. Hope is 8-4-0 in the MIAA while Calvin is 7-3-2.

The Flying Dutchmen posted their fifth straight victory to improve to 11-5-2 on the season. Hope has now played six consecutive games to be decided by a single goal.

Hope gained a 2-0 halftime lead on goals by freshman Brayden West (15th minute) and senior John Turner (21st minute). Albion scored in the 52nd minute, but Hope would hold on for the victory. The Flying Dutchmen held a 12-7 advantage in shots. Goalkeeper Logan Neil had three saves.

The final week of the regular season has the Flying Dutchmen playing two teams that defeated them earlier this season. Kalamazoo comes to Hope on Wednesday and then on Saturday the Flying Dutchmen travel to Olivet.

Flying Dutchmen Stay in MIAA Title Hunt (10/23/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen kept in the thick of the MIAA title chase by posting a 1-0 homecoming victory over visiting Trine on Saturday night. Avenging an earlier 1-0 loss at Trine, coach Steven Smith's Dutchmen are within two points of league frontrunner Adrian heading into a key home game against the Bulldogs on Tuesday night. Five teams are in contention for the league title -- Adrian, 20 points (6-2-2), Olivet, 19 points (6-3-1); Hope, 18 points (6-4-0); Calvin, 18 points (5-2-3); and Kalamazoo, 18 points (6-4-0).

Saturday's game-winner was scored by freshman Matthew Van Zytveld, assisted by senior Shaun Groetsema, with just 11 seconds remaining in the first half. It was Van Zytveld's first collegiate goal. Goalkeeper Logan Neil recorded his 14th career shutout.

Flying Dutchmen Beat Rival Calvin a Second Time (10-20-10)
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For the second time this season the Flying Dutchmen have defeated a nationally ranked opponent and for the second time it was rival Calvin. On Wednesday the visiting Dutchmen came from behind to edge the 20th ranked Knights 2-1. Back on September 25 Hope defeated a #1 ranked Calvin team 2-1.

The win puts Steven Smith's Dutchmen at 5-4-0 in a topsy turvy MIAA race. The five wins give Hope and Calvin 15 points apiece in the standings behind Kalamazoo 18 (6-3-0), Adrian 17 (5-2-2), Olivet 16 (5-3-1). Hope has an 8-5-2 overall mark.

Calvin led 1-0 at intermission off a goal in the 15th minute by Brad Heethuis. Seniors stepped up for the Flying Dutchmen in the second half. Andrew Nichols tied the score in the 60th minute off an assist from Jeff Stusick. The game-winner came in the 83rd minute by John Turner assisted by Nicholas Heyboer. Calvin held a 17-15 edge in shots, but Hope held a 6-4 advantage on-goal. Keeper Logan Neil was credited with three saves.

Flying Dutchmen Win in Overtime (10/16/10)
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Jeff Stusick's goal from 18 yards in the 100th minute gave the Flying Dutchmen a 1-0 overtime victory over Alma on Saturday. It was Hope's fourth 1-0 match in the MIAA this fall and the first to result in victory. Goalkeeper Logan Neil was credited with his 15th career shutout. Coach Steven Smith's Dutchmen improve to 7-5-2 on the season. The Flying Dutchmen are 4-4 in league play heading into a match at Calvin on Wednesday.

Flying Dutchmen Suffer Overtime Loss (10/12/10)
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Visiting Olivet scored late in regulation and then got the game-winner in overtime as the Flying Dutchmen suffered a 3-2 conference loss on Tuesday night. It was Hope's first loss this season after four victories at Van Andel Soccer Stadium and leaves the Flying Dutchmen with a 3-4 conference record and overall 6-5-2 mark.

Hope twice had the lead. Jeffrey Stusick scored in the ninth minute to give Hope a 1-0 lead at halftime. Olivet tied the score in the 55th minute. Kevin Bartosek put Hope ahead again in the 75th minute, but Olivet forced overtime behind a goal with only 23 seconds remaining in regulation. The teams were scoreless in the first overtime. The game-winner came in the 113th minute by Connor Plagens, his first of the season.

Hope held a 20-17 edge in shots. Goalkeeper Logan Neil was credited with six saves.

Flying Dutchmen Scoring Drought Continues (10/9/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen suffered their third 1-0 setback to a conference opponent on Saturday at Kalamazoo. Coach Steven Smith's Dutchmen are 3-3 in the MIAA and 6-4-2 overall.

Flying Dutchmen Back on Winning Track (10/6/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen got back on the winning track in a tightening MIAA race by blanking visiting Albion 2-0 Wednesday night before more than 1,000 Van Andel Stadium fans. Six teams, including the Flying Dutchmen, are within one point of each other in the MIAA standings. Calvin and Olivet (3-1-1) share first place with 10 points while Adrian, Hope, Kalamazoo and Trine (3-2-0) each have nine points. Coach Steve Smith's Dutchmen are 6-3-2 overall.

Senior Sean Groetsema, back in the lineup after missing the last two games -- both 1-0 defeats -- because of an injury, scored both goals in the first half. The first came unassisted in the 11th minute and the second at 27:00 assisted by Kevin Bartosek. Goalkeeper Logan Neil recorded his 13th career shutout behind five saves. Hope held a 17-14 advantage in shots.

Flying Dutchmen Suffer Second League Loss (10/1/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen suffered their second consecutive 1-0 conference setback Friday night bowing on the road at Adrian. The loss puts Hope at 2-2 in MIAA play and 5-2-1 overall. Hope held a 19-4 advantage in shots. Adrian's game winner came in the 33rd minute.

Flying Dutchmen Suffer First MIAA Defeat (9/28/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen were knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten in league play when they suffered a 1-0 setback to host Trine on Tuesday. Just three games into the conference season and not one team is unbeaten. Five teams share first place with 2-1 records. Coach Steve Smith's Dutchmen are 5-2-2 overall.

A Trine goal off a corner kick late in the first half proved to be the game-winner for the Thunder (6-2). The hosts held a 12-11 advantage in shots and the Flying Dutchmen managed just three shots on goal. Goalkeeper Logan Neil had four saves.

Flying Dutchmen Edge Rival Calvin (9/25/10)
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In a game as large as any Hope has played in recent years, the Flying Dutchmen defeated rival Calvin 2-1 Saturdayt night before a huge Van Andel Stadium crowd of 2,733. The Knights came into the game undefeated and ranked #1 in NCAA Division III. The Flying Dutchmen (5-1-2) left the field in sole possession of first place in the MIAA after the opening week of league play.

Freshman Brayden West scored the game-winner in the 73rd minute kicking a rebound off a save shot by teammate Kevin Bartosek. Hope led 1-0 at halftime off Jeff Ekdom's goal in the 21st minute, assisted by Ryan Cotter. Calvin's Tyler Vegter evened the score in the 52nd minute. Calvin held a 19-18 advantage on shots. Hope goalkeeper Logan Neil was credited with five saves.

Flying Dutchmen Suffer Season's First Defeat (9/18/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen suffered their first defeat of the season bowing to host Ohio Northern 1-0 on Saturday. The defeat puts coach Steven Smith's Dutchmen at 3-1-2 on the season. The game's only goal came in the 25th minute by Chris Matejka. Hope held a 17-13 advantage in shots. Goalkeeper Logan Neil had six saves.

Flying Dutchmen Stay Unbeaten (9/17/10)
Tournament Website / Stats
The Flying Dutchmen scored with a flurry in the first half and then held on in the second half to gain a 2-1 victory over John Carroll in the opening round of the Ohio Northern tournament on Friday. The host Polar Bears defeated Albion 4-1 in Friday's other game. The Flying Dutchmen (3-0-2) will meet Ohio Northern (5-2) in Saturday's title game.

Hope's goals came within three minutes of each other, the first by Kevin Bartosek in the 22nd minute and the eventual winning goal by Jeff Stusick in the 25th minute. John Carroll narrowed the margin with a goal in the 83rd minute. Credited with assists were Stusick on the first goal and Shaun Groetsema on the second. Goalkeeper Logan Neil was credited with three saves as Hope held a 16-9 advantage in shots.

Second Tie of Weekend Keeps Dutchmen Unbeaten (9/11/10)
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The Flying Dutchmen played an opponent to a tie for the second time in 24 hours on Saturday. Coach Steven Smith's Dutchmen battled host Wheaton to a 1-1 draw after playing nedighboring North Central to a 1-1 tie on Friday. The Flying Dutchmen are 2-0-2 on the season. Hope struck first with sophomore Maxwell De Boef scoring his first collegiate goal in the 30th minute. Wheaton tied the score on Jason Lollar's goal in the 78th minute. Neither team scored in the two overtime periods.

Late Score Salvages Tie for Unbeaten Dutchmen (9/10/10)
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A goal in the final minute of regulation play allowed the Flying Dutchmen to gain a 1-1 tie with host North Central, Ill. on Friday. David Whitaker's header off Shaun Groetsema's corner kick with 41 seconds left in regulation preserved Hope's unbeaten record (2-0-1). Neither team could score in overtime. The Flying Dutchmen continue their trip to the Chicago area with a game at Wheaton on Saturday night.

Flying Dutchmen Open with Two Wins (9/4/10)
Hope 2, Goshen 0 / Hope 9, MSOE 1
The Flying Dutchmen celebrated the Community Day weekend with a pair of season-opening wins before large crowds at Van Andel Soccer Stadium. Coach Steven Smith's Dutchmen blanked Goshen, Ind. 2-0 on Friday and came back with a 9-1 rout of Milwaukee School of Engineering. The games were part of the annual season-opening Cal Bergsma Memorial Invitational opponent exchange with Calvin College. Calvin also won twice, but Hope was declared the champion based on a tie-breaker (goal differential - Hope 11-1, Calvin 4-0). Junior Shaun Groetsema scored four goals in the games, including the hat-trick against MSOE. Senior John Turner was credited with three assists in the MSOE win.