Skip to Main Content
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Soccer

DePaul freshman defender Dan Iscra dribbles past a Vermont defender during a match on Sep. 1 at Wish Field. The Blue Demons lost the game 1-0.

Brotherhood helps solidify Blue Demons’ defense

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor October 14, 2019

Oftentimes, a team loves to advertise its brotherhood. Their closeness on and off the field is instrumental to any success they want to have. Now, an actual, biological brotherhood? That tends to be rarefied...

Senior midfielder Zach El-Shafei (left) fights for the ball against Georgetown junior defender Sean O'Hearn on Friday at Wish Field. DePaul tied Georgetown 0-0 in double-overtime.

DePaul men’s soccer falls to Georgetown offense, settles for draw

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief October 5, 2019

DePaul men’s soccer had the opportunity to pull off something special in front of their home fans on Friday, defeating No. 5 ranked Georgetown. Instead, the Blue Demons had to settle for a 0-0 draw after...

Wish Field, located in Lincoln Park.

“Red Line rivalry” highlights soccer attendance issue

Nicholas Moreano September 23, 2019

Under the lights at Loyola Soccer Park on Friday, Sept. 13, the DePaul men’s soccer team awaited for the whistle to blow to start the game against Loyola-Chicago. As the Blue Demons stood with anticipation...

Blue Demons searching for identity heading into Big East play

Blue Demons searching for identity heading into Big East play

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor September 23, 2019

The men’s soccer team has reached a midpoint in their season. It’s a real “prove it” time for the Blue Demons as they are moving further into the season and putting the non-conference schedule...

DePaul men's soccer settles for 0-0 against Villanova

DePaul men’s soccer settles for 0-0 against Villanova

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief September 21, 2019

Entering year two in Big East play under head coach Mark Plotkin, DePaul looked to begin conference play the same way they did last season: picking up all three points. Instead, the Blue Demons and the...

DePaul and Loyola soccer players fight for the ball during a Ramblers corner kick on Friday. DePaul fell to Loyola 4-2 at Hoyne Field.

History, respect defines rivalry between DePaul and Loyola

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief September 16, 2019

DePaul and Loyola-Chicago met 36 times coming into their matchup Friday night at Hoyne Field, with the Ramblers leading the all-time series 18-13-5. Even though the matchup has favored Loyola in recent...

Men's soccer late comeback attempt comes up short at Loyola

Men’s soccer late comeback attempt comes up short at Loyola

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor September 14, 2019

DePaul (3-2-0) traveled north to face Loyola-Chicago (3-2-0) on Friday night in another installment of the Chicago rivalry. As the temperature dropped and the game got longer, Loyola’s offense became...

The DePaul Men's Soccer Team celebrate as Sophomore midfielder Youssef Ramadan scores the first goal of the game against Drake University. The Blue Demons beat Drake 3-0 on Monday at Wish Field.

Offense helps DePaul men’s soccer secure season’s third win

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief September 10, 2019

DePaul’s defense has been the story in their first three games of the season, but against Drake on Monday, the Blue Demons’ attack exploded for three goals—which was good enough to defeat the Bulldogs...

Blue Demons fall to Vermont at Chicago Classic in first loss of season

Blue Demons fall to Vermont at Chicago Classic in first loss of season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief September 2, 2019

After defeating Northern Illinois 2-1 in their first game of the season at Wish Field on Friday, DePaul was back in action taking on Vermont in the second game of the Chicago Classic on Sunday. The Blue...

DePaul men's soccer defeats Northern Illinois in first game of Chicago Classic

DePaul men’s soccer defeats Northern Illinois in first game of Chicago Classic

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief August 31, 2019

The DePaul men’s soccer team kicked off their 2019 season by defeating Northern Illinois 2-1 in the first game of the Chicago Classic at Wish Field on Friday. The Blue Demons scored both goals courtesy...

DePaul junior defender Max De Bruijne dribbles past a Providence forward during DePaul's 2-1 win over the Friars on Sep. 14, 2018.

From Amsterdam to Chicago: Get to know DePaul’s De Bruijne off the pitch

Bella Michaels May 6, 2019

Imagine leaving everything you’ve ever known and taking on a new cultural journey in a foreign country at 18 years old. Alone. Adjusting to a city bigger than any you’ve seen before. In the Netherlands,...

Source: Bloomberg

Wish Field struggles with attendance due to lack of soccer culture

Bella Michaels April 29, 2019

A late, brilliant goal is blasted into the upright corner net. As the player celebrates his winning goal, his teammates rush over to him one by one and he pauses. He looks over to the sunlit stands, as...

Load More Stories