Concordia Chicago Christopher Selner | Athletic Communications | [email protected] | Office: (708) 209-3314 September 1 Concordia Nebraska River Forest, Ill. 4:30pm 2 Concordia Michigan River Forest, Ill. 4:30pm 9 Webster University River Forest, Ill. 4:30pm 10 Beloit College Beloit, Wis. 12:30pm 16 Illinois College Jacksonville, Ill. 2:30pm 20 Benedictine University* Lisle, Ill. 4:00pm 23 Lakeland University* Plymouth, Wis. 2:00pm 27 Rockford University* Rockford, Ill. 7:00pm October 1 Marian University* River Forest, Ill. 1:00pm 4 Illinois Tech Chicago, Ill. 7:00pm 7 Edgewood College* Madison, Wis. 4:00pm 11 MSOE* River Forest, Ill. TBA 14 Wisconsin Lutheran* River Forest, Ill. 1:00pm 18 Dominican University* River Forest, Ill. 3:00pm 22 Concordia Wisconsin* River Forest, Ill. 1:00pm 25 Aurora University* Aurora, Ill. 7:00pm 28 NACC Quarterfinals TBA TBA 30 NACC Semifinals TBA TBA November 1 NACC Finals TBA TBA Total 16 | Home 7 | Away 9 | Neutral 0 HOME GAMES IN Bold | *NACC Conference Game Opening Kickoff Get Social Twitter @CUChicagoSports @CUCMSoccer Facebook /ConcordiaUniversityChicagoAthletics /CUCMSoccer Instagram @CUCougars @CUCMSoccer Snapchat CUChicagoSports Cougar Schedule Live Coverage Live Stats sidearmstats.com/cuchicago/msoc Video cuchicago.edu/live Game 1-2: CUC vs. CUNE & CUAA Opening Up: The Cougars open the 2017 season returning six starters as they look to grow as a team under first year head coach Michael Arango who takes over the program after spending the last two seasons as an assistant on the Women’s Soccer staff. All-time, CUC is 3-10-3 in season openers. Series History: In the 16-year history of the Cougar soccer program, they have not faced either of their opponents they will face this weekend. Recapping 2016: The Cougars fought hard but were unable to score at times. The strong goaltending effort of Roberto Aragon and Zachary Adamec helped to keep the Cougars in games all year long. CUC did find success last season when they scored first, going 3-1 on the season when they netted the first goal of the match. A Word from Coach Arango: “We have a group that is hungry to learn and grow together. I think that our training through the pre-season has been good. We had the opportunity to play some very competitive tune up matches that have helped us get ready for today.” About the Bulldogs: Concordia-Nebraska comes into the weekend 2-0 after 3-2 and 2-0 wins to open 2017. Under the direction of 10th year head coach Jason Weides, CUNE is looking for their third straight 11+ win sea- son as they look to reach the GPAC tournament championship for a third straight year as well. About the Cardinals: Concordia-Ann Arbor comes into this weekend looking to build off their season opening win over Indiana University East. Under the direction of first year head coach Erik Schultz, CUAA looks to build off their 8-10 season last year. Friday Saturday 9:30am CUW vs. CUNE (Women) CUW vs. CUAA (Women) 11:45am CUW vs. CUNE (Men) CUW vs. CUAA (Men) 2:15pm CUAA vs. CUC (Women) CUNE vs. CUC (Women) 4:30pm CUAA vs. CUC (Men) CUNE vs. CUC (Men) Fri. / Sat. September 1-2 4:30 P.M. Goals Per Game Opp. Goals Per Game Shots Per Game Save Percentage Current Streak 0.81.................... 3.25................ 10.8................... .706................... Lost 3................... ............. 3.00/3.00 ..........2.00/0.00 ..............31.0/21.0 ............0.00/1.000 .........Won 1/Won 1 *2016 Stats
September1 Concordia Nebraska River Forest, Ill. 4:30pm2 Concordia Michigan River Forest, Ill. 4:30pm9 Webster University River Forest, Ill. 4:30pm
10 Beloit College Beloit, Wis. 12:30pm16 Illinois College Jacksonville, Ill. 2:30pm20 Benedictine University* Lisle, Ill. 4:00pm23 Lakeland University* Plymouth, Wis. 2:00pm27 Rockford University* Rockford, Ill. 7:00pmOctober
1 Marian University* River Forest, Ill. 1:00pm4 Illinois Tech Chicago, Ill. 7:00pm7 Edgewood College* Madison, Wis. 4:00pm
11 MSOE* River Forest, Ill. TBA14 Wisconsin Lutheran* River Forest, Ill. 1:00pm18 Dominican University* River Forest, Ill. 3:00pm22 Concordia Wisconsin* River Forest, Ill. 1:00pm25 Aurora University* Aurora, Ill. 7:00pm28 NACC Quarterfinals TBA TBA30 NACC Semifinals TBA TBANovember
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Game 1-2: CUC vs. CUNE & CUAA
Opening Up: The Cougars open the 2017 season returning six starters as they look to grow as a team under first year head coach Michael Arango who takes over the program after spending the last two seasons as an assistant on the Women’s Soccer staff. All-time, CUC is 3-10-3 in season openers.
Series History: In the 16-year history of the Cougar soccer program, they have not faced either of their opponents they will face this weekend.
Recapping 2016: The Cougars fought hard but were unable to score at times. The strong goaltending effort of Roberto Aragon and Zachary Adamec helped to keep the Cougars in games all year long. CUC did find success last season when they scored first, going 3-1 on the season when they netted the first goal of the match.
A Word from Coach Arango: “We have a group that is hungry to learn and grow together. I think that our training through the pre-season has been good. We had the opportunity to play some very competitive tune up matches that have helped us get ready for today.”
About the Bulldogs: Concordia-Nebraska comes into the weekend 2-0 after 3-2 and 2-0 wins to open 2017. Under the direction of 10th year head coach Jason Weides, CUNE is looking for their third straight 11+ win sea-son as they look to reach the GPAC tournament championship for a third straight year as well.
About the Cardinals: Concordia-Ann Arbor comes into this weekend looking to build off their season opening win over Indiana University East. Under the direction of first year head coach Erik Schultz, CUAA looks to build off their 8-10 season last year.
CUC’s Record When...OverallAt homeOn the roadAt neutral sitesDay gamesNight gamesIn overtime
When leading at halftimeWhen trailing at halftimeWhen tied at halftimeWhen scoring first goalWhen opponent scores first goalWhen out-shooting opponentWhen out-shot by opponentWhen posting the same # of shotsWhen taking more corner kicksWhen allowing more corner kicksWhen taking the same corner kicks
Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown High School1 Zach Adamec GK 5-11 Jr. Louisville, KY Butler Traditional
3 Patrick Hopkins D 6-2 Fr. Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
4 Ricardo Aragon M/F 5-9 Jr. Cicero, Ill. Morton East
5 Joel Krenz F 5-10 Jr. Hoffman, Ill. Christ Our Rock Lutheran
6 Aymen Maman F 5-9 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Ridgewood
7 Diego Ramirez D/M 5-9 Sr. Chicago, Ill. Lincoln Park
8 Chris Arevalo F 5-9 Sr. Chicago, Ill. St. Patrick
9 Peter Munro M 5-7 Jr. Liverpool, England Neston
10 Daniel Krajewski M 5-11 Sr. Addison, Ill. Addison Trail
11 Grant Manor D 5-11 Jr. New Hartford, Conn. Home Schooled
14 Peter Kass M 5-11 Sr. Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township
16 Andres Barrigas-Castillo M 5-9 Fr. Bensenville, Ill. Fenton
17 Bryce Bilodeau M 6-1 Fr. Dallas, Texas Dallas Lutheran
18 Daniel Hasko D/M 5-9 Jr. Racine, Wis. Racine Lutheran
19 Gerardo Medina F 6-0 Fr. Cicero, Ill. Morton East
21 Dillen Mayfield F 6-0 So. Warrenton, MO Warrenton
23 Fabian Robles M 6-1 Sr. Cicero, Ill. St. Joseph
24 Tim Mackey M 6-2 Fr. Oswego, Ill. Oswego East
26 Jesus Vargas D 5-11 Fr. Cicero, Ill. St. Joseph
30 Panagiotis Zervas GK 5-7 So. Mount Prospect, Ill. Rolling Meadows
31 Roberto Aragon GK 5-11 Sr. Cicero, Ill. Morton East
32 Jose Retana GK 6-1 So. Glendale Heights, Ill. Glenbard North
Concordia-Chicago Roster2017 Men’s Soccer Game Notes
# Name Pos. Ht. Yr.0 Joshua Bobke GK 6-1 Fr.
1 Nate Yeager GK 5-9 So.
2 Justin Totsky M/D 6-1 So.
3 Devin Bathke F/M 5-10 Sr.
4 Jeremy Jenich D 5-9 Sr.
5 Jacob Hilbrandt D 5-8 Fr.
6 Colin Dibb F 5-7 Sr.
7 Jake Swihart D 5-10 Sr.
8 Ryan Kreuser F 6-2 Jr.
9 Luis Loya F 6-0 Sr.
10 Dagoberto Diaz M 5-7 Jr.
11 Michael Benash M 5-9 Sr.
12 Josiah Ochoa F 5-11 Sr.
13 Eduardo Ybarra D 5-10 So.
14 Gavin Falotico D 6-0 Jr.
15 Charlie Banek D 5-10 So.
16 Connor McLane D 5-11 So.
17 Jovan Jardine D 5-9 Fr.
18 Sam Vandehaar D 5-9 Fr.
19 Cristian Tyrpak F 6-1 Fr.
20 Reed Waldhart M 5-5 Jr.
21 Owen Hanisko D 5-11 So.
22 Zach Gyuricza F 6-0 Jr.
23 Ceasar Charrette D 5-9 Fr,
24 Antonio Gurrola-Flores M 6-0 So.
25 Julian Esparza M 5-10 So.
26 Avery Grondin M/D 6-0 Fr.
27 Michael Howell D 6-1 Fr.
28 Nick Anweiler F 5-9 Fr.
29 Cameron Sweeney D 5-11 Sr.
30 Nathan Munsterman GK 5-11 So.
# Name Pos. Ht. Yr.1 Jack Bennett GK 6-3 Jr.2 Jackson Myers D 6-0 Fr.3 Joao Pedro Verissimo D 5-10 Fr.4 Aries Fung M 5-10 Jr.5 Angel Alvarez D 5-11 Jr.6 Zander Day M 5-10 Fr.7 Joshua Lindquist F 5-9 Fr.8 Trenton Williams D 5-9 Fr.9 Carlos Ferrer F 5-8 So.10 Marcelo Hernandez F 6-0 Sr.11 Matthew Ho F 5-8 So.12 Garrett Perry M 5-10 Fr.13 Toby Down F 6-0 Sr.14 Lewis Rathbone M 5-9 Sr.15 Evan Hayden M 6-1 So.16 Gabe Marcatto M 6-0 Fr.17 Fabricio Mendez F 5-8 So.18 Ethan Doyle D 5-9 Fr.19 Kevin Sanchez D 5-11 Fr.20 Luke Batters D 6-0 Sr.21 Micah Lehenbauer F 5-9 Sr.22 Ryan LeTourneau F 6-0 Fr.23 Derek Eitzmann D 5-11 Jr.24 JD Dominguez D 5-8 So.25 David Carrasco F 6-0 So.26 Alex Goodwin F 5-11 Sr.27 Florian Caraballo D 5-8 So.28 Eric Henson F 5-9 So.29 Caarter Paling F 6-2 Fr.31 Jacob Elam GK 6-3 Fr.32 Mickey Waldron GK 6-2 Jr.33 Noah Werts M 5-3 Fr.34 Matthew Boll D 5-10 So.35 Jacob Roggow M 5-11 Jr.36 Dillon Hixson M 6-0 Sr.
# Name Pos. Ht. Yr.00 Jonathan Psarouthakis GK 6-7 Fr.00 Jonathan Detwiler GK 6-1 Jr.0 Marino Moraccini GK 6-1 So.1 Spencer Ward GK 6-1 So.2 Borris Illic M 5-8 Fr.3 Reagan Otieno D 5-8 So.4 Daniel Lynch D 5-6 So.5 Jacob Campbell D 6-3 So.6 Khadim Mbaye M 6-1 Jr.7 Felipe Lopez M 5-7 Fr.8 Jeff Thomas M 5-11 Jr.9 Anthony Tucker M 5-9 So.10 Phillip Vrzovski M 5-11 Fr.11 Joshua Posuniak M 5-11 So.12 Juan Zambrano M 6-2 Jr.13 Dante D’Aloisio M 6-2 Fr.14 Bryce Pederson D 6-2 Sr.15 Drake Morgan D 6-1 So.16 Dylan Hayes D 5-7 Fr.17 James Falk M 5-10 So.18 Ethan Frew M 5-11 Fr.19 Isaac Kukulies D 6-2 Jr.20 Marco Marchionda M 5-11 Jr.21 Brandon Miotke M 5-8 So.22 Jordan Martindale D 6-2 So.23 Nathan Bergenson F 6-1 Jr.24 Colin Owusu M/D 6-1 So.25 Savion Smith M 6-1 Fr.26 Derreck McComas D 6-1 Fr.27 Noah Jankulovsi M 5-9 Fr.28 Zackary Kroon D 6-1 Fr.28 Tristan Sharp M 6-2 Fr.29 Austin Corona M 6-1 Fr.30 Jacob Bailey F 6-1 Jr.31 Darius Reynolds F 5-7 Fr.31 Jack Watkins D/M 5-8 Fr.
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Concordia Stadium was built in 2000 to accommodate the addition of Cougar women’s and men’s soccer teams, women’s and men’s lacrosse, and the Cougar football program. Field Turf was installed to replace the old natural grass surface, and new bleachers and a press box were constructed.
The facility was officially dedicated on Sept. 1, 2001 as the Cougar football team hosted Trinity International University. Subsequent firsts for the Cougar soccer teams came on Sept. 4 for the women (University of St. Francis) and Sept. 5 for the men (Dominican Uni-versity).
Concordia Stadium is the host for the annual Cougar Invitational, in which the CUC track and field team welcomes several of its local ri-vals for an exciting daylong competition. The stadium’s track is used by many local high schools during the spring. The annual Lutheran Sports Association Track & Field Championships in May is also a highly anticipated annual event.
Outside soccer teams have also utilized the facility including the Chicago Red Stars’ professional women’s team. The Illinois High School Association has hosted playoff games on the CUC turf.
The Automated ScoreBook For SoccerConcordia-Chicago Combined Team Statistics (as of Aug 31, 2017)
All games
RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES 3-13 2-5 1-7 0-1CONFERENCE 1-9 1-4 0-5 0-0NON-CONFERENCE 2-4 1-1 1-2 0-1
Date Opponent Score Att.09/03/16 vs Bluffton University L o 2 0-1 5909/04/16 at Manchester Universit L 0-2 13909/08/16 at Maranatha Baptist W 4-3 4009/11/16 ILLINOIS COLLEGE W 3-2 15009/14/16 at Millikin University L 0-5 80
* 09/18/16 MARIAN UNIVERSITY L 1-5 13709/20/16 ILLINOIS TECH L 0-2 59
* 09/28/16 DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY L 0-7 37* 10/01/16 at Edgewood College L 2-4 83* 10/05/16 at Wisconsin Lutheran L 0-2 121* 10/08/16 at Lakeland University L 1-2 63* 10/12/16 BENEDICTINE UNIV. L 0-2 27* 10/16/16 ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY W 1-0 97* 10/19/16 AURORA UNIVERSITY L 1-3 35* 10/22/16 at Concordia Wisconsin L 0-6 134* 10/26/16 at Milwaukee Engr. L 0-6 37
TEAM STATISTICS CUC OPPSHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts 13-173 52-370 Goals scored per game 0.81 3.25 Shot pct. . 0 7 5 . 1 4 1 Shots on goal-Attempts 75-173 178-370 SOG pct. . 4 3 4 . 4 8 1 S h o t s / G a m e 10.8 23.1CORNER KICKS 70 108PENALTY KICKS 2-2 1-1PENALTIES Yellow cards 34 16 Red cards 0 0ATTENDANCE T o t a l 542 697 Dates/Avg Per Date 7/77 8/87 Neutral Site #/Avg 1/59
Arango comes to Concordia-Chicago from suburban Wilmette where he served as the Director of Coaching for the Wilmette Wings and was responsible for the U8 to U14 teams. Prior to Wilmette, Arango was the Boys Director of Coaching for Campton United SC in St. Charles, IL. While there, he helped create a comprehensive club curriculum, worked with coaches to create a philosophy and program style of play, led the boys’ program into the Midwest Developmental League (one of the tops in the country) and helped with the College Showcase event hosted by the club. The boys’ programs won multiple state titles, earned multiple regional berths and were two-time Disney College Showcase Finalists.
Arango, who holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License, has been involved with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) Olympic Development Program as both a head and assistant coach since 2004 and is part of the USYSA Region II staff (ODP). He is certified to teach the USSF National D and E courses and is currently on the IYSA Coaching Education staff.
Arango has been part of two different USSF coaching education trips, going behind the scenes to see what the most successful clubs in the world value and how everything comes together. He worked with both Spanish and Belgian national programs to understand how they best teach their athletes. (Spain,2012 and Belgium/Amsterdam 2016)
Locally, Arango coached at Team Evanston and FC United prior to his time at Campton. He is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois with a BA in elementary education. Arango resides in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Michael Arango is entering his first season as head coach of the Concordia University Chicago men’s soccer team.
“I am excited about this next challenge in my coaching career, and I’d like to thank (CUC director of athletics) Pete Gnan and the administration for this opportunity,” said Arango. “I have enjoyed these last two years at Concordia, and I am very excited for what lies ahead.”
Arango came to Concordia-Chicago in 2015 as an assistant coach for the women’s soccer team, with head coach Chris Brown citing him for his “knowledge of the game, passion and ability to teach the game.” His work with the women’s team included working with Brown to create daily training plans, leading postseason evaluations for freshmen players and assisting with the team’s recruiting efforts. Off the field, Arango also helped the winter’s futsal events, which has been a popular campus event in its first few years.
Take I-294 South to I-290 East Exit on Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway.Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street.
From the South
Take I-294 North to I-290 East (right past tollway). Take I-290 East to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B). NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the express-way. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street.
From the West
Take I-88 to I-290 EastTake I-290 East to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B). NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the park-ing garage on the left side of the street.
From downtown Chicago
Take I-290 West to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn right (north) on Harlem Avenue to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta.Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the park-ing garage on the left side of the street.
