June 13, 2008
Athletic Department Announces Scholar Athletes of the Year
Stephen Fox and Sara Poling honored with highest academic honors
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.-  Each year, the Methodist Department of Athletics honors the male and female student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade point average.  Men's soccer player, Stephen Fox will receive the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award.  Softball player Sara Poling has been named the Female Scholar Athletes of the Year for the second consecutive year. release

January 7, 2008
Bret Brennan Named to D3Kicks.com All-Region Team
Brennan led the Monarchs in scoring with 13 goals
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - D3Kicks.com has released their All-Region teams with Methodist sophomore Bret Brennan receiving South Region Third Team honors this season. release

November 3, 2007
Methodist Falls to Greensboro 2-0
Senior goalkeeper Sean Brennan earns All-Tournament honors
ROCKY MOUNT, NC-  After a 2-2 tie on October 25, Methodist and Greensboro started over Saturday afternoon in the USA South Tournament Final. Greensboro used a goal late in each half to take the 2-0 win and earn the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Monarchs move to 13-7-1 overall while Greensboro stands at 13-4-3. release

 

November 2, 2007
#3 Methodist Upsets #2 Christopher Newport 1-0
Junior Evan Monteiro scores the game-winning goal just before halftime
ROCKY MOUNT, NC-  Not even a month ago, the Methodist men's soccer team traveled to Christopher Newport and lost 1-0. The roles reversed in the USA South semifinal on Friday with the Monarchs taking the 1-0 win. The Monarchs move to 13-6-1 overall while Christopher Newport finishes at 11-7. release

 

October 31, 2007
USA South Names All-Conference Men's Soccer Teams
Sophomore Bret Brennan receives Second Team honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for men's soccer. A total of 38 student-athletes have been named to the USA South All-Conference teams. The Monarchs received six All-Conference honors. release

 

October 30, 2007
Methodist Shuts Out Ferrum for First Round Win
Junior Jamie Gunderson earns a goal and an assist
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Monarchs knocked off Ferrum for the second time in three days to advance to the semifinals of the USA South Men's Soccer Tournament. The Monarchs move to 12-6-1 overall while Ferrum finishes 4-12-1. release

 

 

October 28, 2007
Monarchs Defeat Ferrum 3-1
Junior Mike DeMara scores first goal of the game
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist men's soccer team finished the regular season on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Ferrum. The Monarchs move to 11-6-1 overall and 3-2-1 in the USA South while Ferrum moves to 3-11-1 overall and 1-5 in the conference. release

 

October 25, 2007
Methodist Ties Greensboro 2-2
Freshman Murray Williamson scored the first goal of the game
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Monarchs scored two goals in the first thirteen minutes of the game, but Greensboro tied it up in the second half. The game went into two overtime periods, with neither team able to break the tie. With the tie, the Monarchs move to 10-6-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the USA South while Greensboro moves to 10-4-3 overall and 3-2-1 in the conference. release

October 22, 2007
Brennan, Roberson and Doroftei Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

 

October 20, 2007
Monarchs Shut Out Randolph-Macon 2-0
Senior Sean Brennan earns the shutout in goal
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Methodist used two goals in the first half to cruise to a 2-0 win over Randolph-Macon on Saturday. With the win, the Monarchs move to 10-6 overall while Randolph-Macon drops to 7-9 this year. release

October 13, 2007
Methodist Rolls Through Gallaudet 5-0
Senior Dustin Breckenridge scores game winner in the 16th minute
WASHINGTON, DC-  The Monarchs traveled up to Washington, D.C. to take on the Gallaudet Bison on Saturday. The Monarchs rode a 4-0 halftime lead to a 5-0 win. The Monarchs move to 9-6 overall while Gallaudet stands at 0-14 this season. release

 

October 12, 2007
Monarchs Score in Final Minute to Win 2-1
Junior Evan Monteiro scores the first goal of the game
WINCHESTER, VA-  The Methodist men's soccer team prevented overtime with a goal in the 90th minute to defeat Shenandoah 2-1 on Friday afternoon. The Monarchs move to 8-6 overall and 2-2 in the USA South while Shenandoah drops to 3-13 this year and 0-4 in the conference. release

October 9, 2007
Lynchburg Upends Methodist 2-0
Hornets out shot Monarchs 18-5
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Methodist stepped out of conference play on Tuesday to face Lynchburg College, ranked 10th in the South region. The Hornets slipped one in early and went on to win 2-0. Methodist moves to 7-6 on the year while Lynchburg improves to 8-4-1 overall. release

October 6, 2007
Christopher Newport Defeats Methodist 1-0
Senior C.J. Komons' takes free kick in final seconds in a chance to tie the game
NEWPORT NEWS, VA-  The Monarchs traveled to Christopher Newport University on Saturday in USA South play. The Captains scored first and the Monarchs could not find the tying goal, giving Christopher Newport the 1-0 win. Methodist moves to 7-5 on the year and 1-2 in the conference while Christopher Newport is 8-4 overall and 4-0 in the USA South. release

 

 

October 1, 2007
Monarchs Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

September 29, 2007
N.C. Wesleyan Knocks Off Methodist 2-0
Senior goalkeeper Sean Brennan made five stops in the game
ROCKY MOUNT, NC-  The Methodist men's soccer team traveled to Rocky Mount on Saturday to take on the 9th ranked N.C. Wesleyan Bishops. The Monarchs registered eight shots with three on goal, but the Bishops prevailed 2-0. Methodist moves to 7-4 on the year and 1-1 in the conference while N.C. Wesleyan improves to 10-0 this season and 2-0 in the USA South. release

 

September 26, 2007
Methodist Defeats Averett 6-1
Junior Evan Monteiro scores a hat trick in the win
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Monarchs opened USA South Conference play on Wednesday with a 6-1 win over the Averett Cougars. Methodist opened the scoring early took a 3-0 lead at the half. Methodist moves to 7-3 on the year and 1-0 in the conference while Averett falls to 4-3-1 overall and 0-2 in the USA South. release

 

September 23, 2007
Monarchs Fall to Virginia Wesleyan
Methodist moves to 6-3 on the season
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Monarchs battled through 90 minutes of play, but Virginia Wesleyan prevailed 1-0 on Sunday. The Marlins remain undefeated at 9-0 on the year while Methodist moves to 6-3 this season. release

 

September 19, 2007
Methodist Defeats Chowan 2-1
Senior Dustin Breckenridge scores the game-winning goal
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  After seven away games to open the season, the men's soccer team finally had a chance to play on their home field Wednesday afternoon. Chowan scored early, but the Monarchs prevailed to win 2-1. Methodist improves to 6-2 on the year while Chowan drops to 1-9. release

 

September 15, 2007
Monarchs Fall to Southwestern
Junior Sean Gregory returns home to face his father, Southwestern head coach
GEORGETOWN, TX-  After a Methodist 3-2 win over Southwestern last year in Fayetteville, the Monarchs agreed to a return trip in 2007 for junior midfielder Sean Gregory to face his father, the head coach of Southwestern in his hometown of Georgetown, Texas. The Pirates came back to even the tally with a 2-0 win on Saturday. release

 

 

September 15, 2007
Top Ranked Trinity Defeats Methodist 6-1
Sophomore Bret Brennan scores unassisted goal for Methodist
SAN ANTONIO, TX-  The Monarchs traveled to Texas on Thursday for a match up with the number one team in the country on Friday night. Trinity struck early and went on to win 6-1. Methodist falls to 5-1 while Trinity stands at 5-0. release

 

 

September 11, 2007
Men's Soccer Comes From Behind to Defeat Guilford 3-2
Sophomore Bret Brennan scores second hat trick of the season
GREENSBORO, NC-  The Monarchs scored first but Guilford took a 2-1 lead before Methodist came back to win 3-2. Methodist improves to 5-0 on the year while Guilford falls to 2-4 this season. release

September 11, 2007
Monarchs Ranked Seventh in South Region
Adidas and NSCAA release weekly regional rankings
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist University men's soccer team has been ranked 7th in the South Region for Division III by NSCAA/adidas. The Monarchs move up a spot in the second week of the season. release

September 9, 2007
Monarchs Roll Through Lasell 6-1
Senior Andy White scores two goals for Methodist
GREENSBORO, NC-  Methodist added another win to their record on a Sunday with a 6-1 victory over Lasell. The team finished second in the Doug Hamilton Memorial Tournament behind host Greensboro due to goal differential. Methodist improves to 4-0 on the year while Lasell falls to 1-3. release

September 8, 2007
Methodist Defeats Oglethorpe 3-0
Senior C.J. Komons scores on a header for the Monarchs
GREENSBORO, NC-  The Monarchs remain undefeated after a 3-0 win over Oglethorpe in the first day of the Doug Hamilton Memorial Tournament hosted by Greensboro College. Methodist moves to 3-0 on the season while Oglethorpe is 1-2-1 this year. release

September 4, 2007
Monarchs Ranked Eighth in South Region
Adidas and NSCAA release first regional rankings of the season
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist University men's soccer team has been ranked 8th in the South Region for Division III by NSCAA/adidas. The Monarchs break into the rankings in just the first week of the season. release

 

September 2, 2007
Monarchs Come From Behind to Defeat Randolph 2-1
Senior Desmond Keane ties the game off of a corner kick
ROCKY MOUNT, NC-  Randolph College opened the scoring in the ninth minute of play, but the Monarchs would counter with two goals to earn their second win of the season. Both host N.C. Wesleyan and Methodist finished 2-0 in the N.C. Wesleyan Fall Classic. The Monarchs move to 2-0 on the season while Randolph falls to 0-2. release

 

September 1, 2007
Men's Soccer Kicks Off With 7-1 Win
Sophomore Bret Brennan tallies three goals and an assist
ROCKY MOUNT, NC-  The Monarchs offense poured in on Saturday with the 7-1 victory over Mt. St. Vincent in the first game of the N.C. Wesleyan Fall Classic. Methodist took a 3-0 lead at halftime before finishing with four additional goals in the second half. The Monarchs start the season 1-0 while Mt. St. Vincent falls to 0-1. release

 

August 22, 2007
Men's Soccer Preview
Monarchs to kick off season Sept. 1
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist men's soccer team returns 16 players from a roster that finished the 2006 season 14-5-1. During the season the team carried a 10-game winning streak and were ranked as high as sixth in the South region while advancing to the USA South semifinals. A host of newcomers will join the Monarchs on their quest for a 2007 USA South Conference Championship. release

 

August 22, 2007
USA South Announces Preseason Polls
Cross country, soccer and volleyball polls released today
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The USA South Conference office released the preseason polls today for cross country, soccer and volleyball. The polls are based on votes from each conference member's head coach without voting for themselves. release

 

August 17, 2007
Methodist Men's Soccer Photo Gallery
Monarchs kick off 2007 season with first day of practice
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