Men's Soccer
Finding the Back of the Net
Harvard celebrates a goal in a 2019 matchup with Merrimack. The Crimson has had 5 opportunities to celebrate goals this season, after 4-0 and 1-1 results, and narrowly missed a chance for a sixth goal in Saturday's extra time against Bryant.
Kicking Things Off
Senior forward/midfielder Nico Garcia-Morillo controls the ball during a 2019 tie against Merrimack College.
Men’s Soccer Returns to Play with Decisive 4-0 Victory
Harvard was victorious in its first match since Nov. 16, 2019, as it cruised to a 4-0 victory over Central Connecticut State University on Sunday. The four-goal margin was the Crimson’s largest victory since 2016, and its largest opening day victory since 2002.
Men's Soccer Begins New Chapter, Moving on from Lehrer
Pieter Lehrer, The Virginia B. and James O. Welch '52 Head Coach for Harvard Men's Soccer, will not be returning to coach the Crimson next fall. Lehrer spent seven seasons at Harvard, accumulating a 42-58-13 record during that period.
Winless Men's Soccer Drops Home Matchup to Dartmouth
This past weekend, the Harvard men’s soccer team continued to struggle in conference play as it fell against Ivy League rival Dartmouth 3-1 at home. After keeping it tied up at 1-1 for a majority of the first half, the Big Green pulled away with goals late in the first and early in the second.
Around the Ivies: The Start of Ivy League Play
With conference play starting, we're looking at the first weekend of contests between the Ivy Leagues.
Men's Soccer Draws Merrimack in Double Overtime Thriller
Harvard and Merrimack played out a 3-3 draw in double overtime in the Crimson's home opener on Tuesday night.
Slam Duncan
Freshman forward Duncan Sutherland picked up his first goal of his collegiate career on Tuesday vs Merrimack.
Men’s Soccer Falters at Vermont, Providence
Coming off of an opening weekend which may have seen it play its two strongest opponents of the season, Harvard rounded out its opening string of away games with contests against Providence and Vermont.
Docter's Orders
Junior Fernando Docters dribbles carefully upfield in a previous contest. The third year aided the Crimson’s first goal of the season this weekend in an assist to sophomore Alfred Perez against Vermont.
Seeking Scores
The Crimson found itself goalless all weekend through clashes against top teams Duke and UNC.
Men's Soccer Suffers Opening Sweep against No. 5 Duke, No. 20 UNC
Though the Crimson's defense showed some promise, star opponents broke the team down on opening weekend.
The Boys in Blue
Chelsea FC practiced at Harvard ahead of its May 15 friendly against the New England Revolution. The Blues will have to head back across the pond right after the match in preparation for their May 29 Europa League final in Baku, Azerbaijan against fellow London squad Arsenal.
Former Harvard Goalkeeper Matt Freese Debuts for MLS's Philadelphia Union
The 20-year-old Homegrown Player — who hails from nearby Wayne, Pa., — subbed in for starting goalkeeper Andre Blake about 10 minutes into the second half after Blake suffered a groin injury.
Heading Home, Turning Pro
Freese cemented his spot as the Crimson's starting keeper in his sophomore season.
A Pro Debut for Matty Ice
Matt Freese played two seasons for the Crimson before signing a professional contract with the Union in Dec. 2018.
Freese Frame
Sophomore Matt Freese will be going pro, as the goalkeeper signed with the Philadelphia Union on Friday.
Men's Soccer Goalkeeper Matt Freese Goes Pro
Harvard sophomore Matt Freese has chosen to forego his further two years of NCAA eligibility, as he signed for the Philadelphia Union on Friday. Freese spent time in the Union Academy before coming to Harvard, and will now join six other homegrown players on the Union roster.
Turning Pro
Freese, pictured above, played in 16 games over his two seasons with the Crimson, accumulating 77 saves.
Men's Soccer Drops 2-1 Decision against Columbia
For the third game in a row, the Crimson was faced with less than ideal weather. The Crimson played in fairly windy conditions on its Senior Night after enduring hail and rain in Hanover, N.H., and cancelling a game against Northeastern due to lightning.
Men's and Women's Soccer Host Columbia for Senior Day
Seniors across Harvard’s soccer program will be celebrated this weekend when the men’s and women’s sides both play Columbia in their last games at Jordan Field this season.