https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=msocLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-soccer-west-libertys-sablan-selected-for-guam-mens-national-team.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-soccer-west-libertys-sablan-selected-for-guam-mens-national-team.aspxMen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty University men's soccer midfielder EJ Sablan will represent the Guam Men's National Team this spring as part of the 2026 FIFA Series matches in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico will host the event at Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel, marking the first time the U.S. territory has organized an official FIFA tournament. The series will feature Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands.]]>MSOC_EJ_Sablan_PointPark_2025Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 EST1911804https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/25/mens-soccer-west-liberty-mens-soccer-lands-three-on-csc-academic-all-district-list.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/25/mens-soccer-west-liberty-mens-soccer-lands-three-on-csc-academic-all-district-list.aspxMen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's soccer program continues to shine in the classroom as three Hilltoppers—Joao Victor Sylvino, Jasper Newton, and Oskar Voges—have been named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team. The prestigious honor recognizes student-athletes who excel academically while making significant contributions in competition. This year's honorees represent the global reach and academic strength of the Hilltopper program.]]>MEN_Soccer_CSC_Academic_ALL_District_Graphic_2025Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:30:00 EST1911478https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-fall-in-mec-semifinal-thriller-at-concord.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-fall-in-mec-semifinal-thriller-at-concord.aspxMen's Soccer

ATHENS, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's soccer team saw its postseason run come to a close Wednesday afternoon, falling 3-2 to Concord University in the Mountain East Conference Semifinal at Callaghan Stadium. The Hilltoppers struck in both halves and battled to the final whistle, but a late Concord goal proved to be the difference as the Mountain Lions advanced to the MEC Championship match.]]>MS_Team_25Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:32:00 EST1911439https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/11/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-head-to-concord-for-mec-semifinal-showdown.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/11/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-head-to-concord-for-mec-semifinal-showdown.aspxMen's Soccer

ATHENS, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's soccer team looks to continue its historic postseason run Wednesday night when it travels to Callaghan Stadium to face No. 2 seed Concord University in the Mountain East Conference Semifinals. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Hilltoppers (7-8-4) enter the semifinal riding a wave of momentum after earning the first playoff victory in program history — a 3–0 shutout over Point Park on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. West Liberty struck twice in the first half and added an insurance goal in the second to secure the milestone win, with Ethan Nethery, Travis Scandalis, and Alex Watt all finding the back of the net.]]>MSOC_Lachlan_Quate_Concord_2025Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:00:00 EST1911437https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/11/mens-soccer-hilltopper-of-the-week-ethan-nethery.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/11/mens-soccer-hilltopper-of-the-week-ethan-nethery.aspxMen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Freshman midfielder Ethan Nethery has been named the Hilltopper of the Week after helping lead the West Liberty University men's soccer team to a historic milestone — the program's first-ever playoff victory.]]>HOTW_Ethan_Nethery_2025Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:30:00 EST1911436https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/9/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-make-history-with-first-ever-playoff-win-blank-point-park-3-0.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/9/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-make-history-with-first-ever-playoff-win-blank-point-park-3-0.aspxMen's Soccer

PITTSBURGH — The West Liberty University men's soccer team made history Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium, earning the program's first-ever playoff victory with a 3–0 shutout over Point Park University in the conference quarterfinals.]]>MSOC_Celebration_UC_25Sun, 9 Nov 2025 18:25:00 EST1911428https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-quarterfinal-clash-at-point-park-on-sunday.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-quarterfinal-clash-at-point-park-on-sunday.aspxMen's Soccer

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The West Liberty University men's soccer team is set to make its fourth consecutive Mountain East Conference Tournament appearance this Sunday when the No. 6-seeded Hilltoppers travel to No. 3-seeded Point Park for a 4 p.m. kickoff at Highmark Stadium in the MEC Men's Soccer Championship Quarterfinals.]]>MSOC_TEAM_PPU_25Sat, 8 Nov 2025 10:00:00 EST1911417https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/7/mens-soccer-three-hilltoppers-earn-all-mec-honorable-mention-honors.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/7/mens-soccer-three-hilltoppers-earn-all-mec-honorable-mention-honors.aspxMen's Soccer

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Three members of the West Liberty University men's soccer team were recognized on Thursday as the Mountain East Conference announced its 2025 all-conference awards. Freshman midfielder Ethan Neathery, sophomore defender Lachlan Quate, and junior defender Jasper Newton each earned All-MEC Honorable Mention recognition for their strong seasons with the Hilltoppers.]]>ALL_MEC_MENS_SOCCER_GRAPHIC_2025Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:30:00 EST1911409https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-rally-late-to-top-wheeling-4-3-set-for-mec-quarterfinal-at-point-park.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-rally-late-to-top-wheeling-4-3-set-for-mec-quarterfinal-at-point-park.aspxMen's Soccer

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's soccer team closed out the regular season in dramatic fashion Wednesday night, rallying with three second-half goals in the final 12:30 minutes to edge Wheeling University, 4–3, at Bishop Schmitt Field.]]>MSOC_Travis_Scandalis_UC_25Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:16:00 EST1911407https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-close-regular-season-wednesday-at-wheeling.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/mens-soccer-hilltoppers-close-regular-season-wednesday-at-wheeling.aspxMen's Soccer

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's soccer team will close out its 2025 regular season Wednesday night with a road matchup at Wheeling University. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. under the lights at Bishop Schmitt Field.]]>Msoc_Ethan_Nethery_UC_25Wed, 5 Nov 2025 09:00:00 EST1911402