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Post by Big D on Nov 12, 2016 19:55:35 GMT -6
Congrats to UIC for winning the HL tourney for the 1st time in nearly a decade (2007). They beat #1 seed WSU in a late header goal. Been way too long since we played postseason soccer. We find out who we play on Monday.
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Post by UICJohn on Nov 12, 2016 21:43:12 GMT -6
I was out with some in-laws and they couldn't fathom the idea I was watching college soccer on my phone. But that late header did it and we are heading back to the tournament.
In some ways, it feels like just yesterday we had our glory days with All Americans and national rankings. And then to see dates such as 2007 makes me realize how long it has been (and how long it has been since I graduated!)
But congratulations UIC! We are back to being tournament champions!
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Post by VivatUIC on Nov 13, 2016 0:02:09 GMT -6
So happy to see this! 2007 was my freshman year and all in all we had a great run during my years at UIC. Hope this is a return to that.
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Post by UICJohn on Nov 13, 2016 21:30:00 GMT -6
Also a congratulations goes to Coach Phillips. After a 4-0 loss earlier this season I did point him out and the direction of the team. Since that game UIC went 6-2-2 and as we all know won the HL Tournament. It isn't how you start but how you finish. And we have all witnessed UIC teams ranked very high only to falter in the conference tournament.
Coach Phillips - thank you and great job!
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Post by Big D on Nov 14, 2016 13:06:00 GMT -6
Wow, we play at #13 Loyola. They had a really good year and beat us 3-1 during preseason. They lost in the 1st round of the MVC tourney but got an at-large bid. Sure would be nice to get a little revenge.
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Post by UICJohn on Nov 14, 2016 17:18:32 GMT -6
They did have a good season. I hate losing to them in anything and I am guessing the team feels the same way.
As you said they did lose in the 1st round of their tournament to 5th seeded Missouri State in OT. Their biggest wins were a 2-0 win against Indiana and a 2-0 win over Utah Valley.
They've been solid all season. I'd love a win here so we will see what happens. At least we don't have a long trip to make.
Winner players at Notre Dame.
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