We are coming off of a pivotal win against a previously undefeated Augsburg side this past weekend. The Auggies came into the match conceding only 3 goals in their first 9 games including a 6-game shutout streak that we ended early in the match. An interesting side note is that Tommy Picka, pictured above, transferred to us from Augsburg. He had the game winner and assisted on the third goal as well.
As you know there are no days off in the current MIAC landscape. We host St. Olaf this Saturday at 4:00 for our homecoming game. They just jumped to #22 nationally. The match has obvious conference ramifications, but it also could be an important asset for us in NCAA at-large considerations should we not take the MIAC automatic bid. The conference has done quite well regionally which opens the door to possible at-large bids for those that separate themselves down the stretch. We own a healthy 2-1-1 record against those ranked in the region with Olaf and Carleton upcoming.
Terry Leiendecker (VIDEO) will be inducted into the J-Club Hall of Honor after our St. Olaf match. REGISTER HERE The feats mentioned in the linked video are truly inspiring. His influence on the program continues to this day as the boys award one of their teammates the sought after Terry Leiendecker Award each fall. It was previously called the Outstanding Christian Athlete Award, but then Terry won it 4 years in a row making the transition to his namesake an obvious one.
As always, let me know if there is a young man that we should be recruiting. I’ve gotten many great leads from our extended Johnnie Soccer Family.
Our Family vs. their team,
John