Plattsburgh State Men's Soccer

Jan. 3, 2008

D3kicks: San Filippo Named All-America, LoGuirato All-Region

CHICAGO - Junior goalkeeper John San Filippo was named to the D3Kicks.com All-America Second Team on Thursday, announced D3kicks founder and publisher Matt Wolin. San Filippo was the only player honored out of the State University of New York Athletic Conference. John LoGuirato, a sophomore defender, also represented the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team as an All-Northeast Region second team choice. Click on the following links for All-America Team and All-Region Team .

San Filippo, of Levittown, N.Y. (Division High School), led NCAA Division III in goals-against average (0.198), ranked first in SUNYAC save percentage (.927), shutouts (16) and was second in the conference in minutes played (1818). He established school single-season records for GAA and shutouts.

LoGuirato (Holbrook, N.Y./Lake Ronkonkoma Sachem North HS) is an offensive-minded defender who excels at both ends of the field. He recorded three goals and four assists while also helping the Cardinals become the nation's best defensive unit, yielding just 0.19 goals per game and notching a .900 shutout percentage.

Both San Filippo and LoGuirato repeated on the D3kicks.com all-region team, voted first and second, respectively, in 2006.

All told, the Cardinals have earned All-America distinction 17 times--including 16 by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and now from D3kicks.com--in their 58-year history.

Dec. 20, 2007

Trio Tabbed NSCAA All-Region

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Three Plattsburgh State men's soccer players--sophomore back John LoGuirato, freshman back Bart Misiak and junior goalkeeper John San Filippo--have been named NCAA Division III All-Northeast Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America presented by adidas. LoGuirato and San Filippo both earned spots on the first team while Misiak placed on the third team. It's the first appearance for all three players on the coaches' all-region squad. COMPLETE ALL-REGION TEAM

San Filippo, of Levittown, N.Y. (Division High School) led the State University of New York Athletic Conference in goals-against average (0.20), save percentage (.927), shutouts (16) and was second in minutes played (1818). He established school single-season records for GAA and shutouts.

Misiak (Mississauga, Ontario/St. Martin's Secondary) registered a goal while appearing in all 20 games. He helped the Cardinals set a team record with 18 shutouts.

For the first time since 2002, Plattsburgh did not have a representative on the NSCAA All-America squad. Eleven of the program's 16 All-America citations--including six in the last five seasons--have been earned under Coach Chris Waterbury, who led the Cardinals to a 14-2-4 record and SUNYAC championship game berth this fall.

Nov. 3, 2007

Cardinals Lose on Penalty Kicks; Trio Named All-Tournament

ONEONTA, N.Y. - Fredonia State and Plattsburgh State battled to a scoreless tie after regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods on Saturday, but the Blue Devils captured the 2007 State University of New York Athletic Conference Tournament championship 4-2 on penalty kicks. The contest was played at U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Fields. The top-seeded Blue Devils (13-6-1 overall) receives the SUNYAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. The No. 2-seed Cardinals (14-2-4) will wait to learn if they earned an at-large berth on Monday when the NCAA tournament field is announced.

Junior goalkeeper John San Filippo, freshman defender Bart Misiak and sophomore defender John LoGuirato represented Plattsburgh on the SUNYAC All-Tournament Team.

Plattsburgh doubled Fredonia in both shots (13 to 6) and corner kicks (4-2). San Filippo made four saves for his 16th shutout of the season, lowering his NCAA-leading goals-against average to 0.20.

Nov. 2, 2007

Cardinals Advance to SUNYAC Title Game

ONEONTA, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State registered a 1-0 victory--its NCAA-leading 17th shutout of the season--over Geneseo on Friday afternoon to advance to the State University of New York Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. The second-seeded Cardinals (14-2-3) will face top-seed Fredonia, which beat Cortland 1-0 in today's other semifinal, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Fields; the winner receives an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Tournament.

(Following story courtesy of The Press-Republican) Strong defensive play has carried the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team this season. It was no different Friday afternoon.

Chris Mitchell's first-half goal was all the scoring in the Cardinals' 1-0 win versus the Knights.

It was a hard-fought, physical, up-and-down game between the Cardinals and Knights were both had their share of chances.

"It was a very difficult game for us," said Plattsburgh State head coach Chris Waterbury. "I've never seen Geneseo so dangerous on direct kicks, something that we are good at defending.

"We had our chances to score, but so did they. It was just a war out there. I was expecting it to be a low-scoring game."

Plattsburgh State recorded its school-record 17th shutout of the season and the defense, led by keeper John San Filippo, was the difference yet another time.

"John was absolutely fabulous," Waterbury said. "Once again, he did a great job coming out of his net.

"But, it's hard to pick out one or two players on our defense. Everyone did a great job keeping our defensive shape, which includes covering up for one another."

The Cardinals applied early pressure, but San Filippo was called upon to make a key stop following a Geneseo corner kick with 10 minutes gone in the contest.

It didn't take long for the Cardinals to break through after that.

A ball was sent in to John LoGuirato, who headed it to Mitchell, who chipped it into the corner to put Plattsburgh State in front to stay at the 12:58 mark.

"We were able to score a great goal," Waterbury said. "There was a good build-up leading up to the goal."

With nearly 17 minutes gone in the half, however, San Filippo preserved the lead when he made the save of the game -- tipping a Geneseo header over the net.

Both teams came close in the second half.

The Cardinals sent a shot off the post with 22 minutes remaining and San Filippo made a diving stop to his left to turn back a hard shot from just outside the box with 3:30 left in regulation.

"Geneseo pressured us right up to the end of the game," Waterbury said. "But, our guys were resilient."

The Cardinals held an 11-10 advantage in shots and Geneseo a 6-5 edge in corner kicks.

San Filippo was credited with three saves -- all huge ones -- while Mike Madarasz made four stops for the Knights (11-7-2).

LoGuirato, who assisted on Mitchell's game-winner, played a strong game up front for the Cardinals.

"LoGuirato was exhausted after the game," Waterbury said. "A lot of our guys were exhausted."

The Cardinals have surrendered just four goals all season in 19 games. They have been score on in only two of the 19 contests.

Peter Dagel scored in the final minute of regulation following a misplay by the Cortland keeper to give Fredonia its semifinal victory.

The Blue Devils and Cardinals played to a scoreless overtime tie during the regular season in a game held in Plattsburgh.

Nov. 1, 2007

Cardinals Land Six on All-SUNYAC MSOC Team

FREDONIA, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team had six players named All-State University of New York Athletic Conference, including two on the first team. The six Plattsburgh State selections matches a team high, and is the third year in a row they have accomplished the feat.

Junior goalkeeper John San Filippo (Levittown/Division High School), who set a school record for single-season shutouts, was named first-team all-SUNYAC for the second year in a row. He leads the conference with a 0.22 goals-against average and posted 14 shutouts going into the postseason. Sophomore back John LoGuirato (Holbrook/Sachem North HS) joins San Filippo on the first team, as he helped anchor a defense that has given up only four goals this season, the fewest allowed in school history. LoGuirato (3g-3a-9p) also earned team of the week honors by D3Kicks.com earlier this year and was the 2007 SUNYAC Rookie of the Year after making second-team all-conference as a sophomore.

Senior midfielder Dave Widenmaier (Perth, Ontario/St. John�s Catholic), freshman striker Chris Taylor (Liverpool, England/Cardinal Heenan), freshman defender Bart Misiak (Mississauga, Ontario) and junior defender Noel Tipovski (Kitchener, Ontario/Resurrection Secondary) all made the second unit. Widenmaier leads the team with six assists. He has played four years for the Cardinals, contributing to a 65-11-8 record, including the 2005 SUNYAC championship. Taylor leads the team in goals (8) and points (20). Tipovski was named to the D3Kicks.com Team of the Week earlier this season, and Misiak has started 17 of 18 games, as the duo helped the Cardinals set a team record with 16 shutouts during the regular season.

Oct. 30, 2007

San Filippo Earns SUNYAC, ECAC Upstate Nods

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State junior goalie John San Filippo (Levittown/Division High School) has been chosen as the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Men's Soccer Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday. He is the first Cardinal to be honored this season and its the first SUNYAC weekly award of his career.

San Filippo also earned similar honors--as the co-defensive player of the week--from the Eastern College Athletic Conference Upstate.

San Filippo posted two shutouts in a 1-0-1 week for the Cardinals, and his 14 shutouts this season breaks a school single-season record that stood for 13 years. On Tuesday, he matched his season high with six saves, including a number of diving stops, in a 0-0 tie at nationally 23rd-ranked St. Lawrence. On Friday, he made three saves in a 3-0 victory over Clarkson.

San Filippo leads the SUNYAC this fall with a 0.22 goals against average and is now fourth on Plattsburgh's career charts with 19 shutouts.

Oct. 26, 2007

Cardinals Victorious on Senior Day

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team won its regular-season finale 3-0 Friday afternoon over visiting Clarkson in non-conference action at the Fieldhouse Complex, capping its second straight undefeated season at home. The Cardinals improve to 13-2-3 overall going into the State University of New York Athletic Conference Tournament, which starts on Tuesday. The Golden Knights lost their sixth straight to drop to 3-11-2.

Plattsburgh leads the nation with 16 shutouts in NCAA Division III, which is a school record. The 2005 squad registered 15 en route to a SUNYAC championship and NCAA Final Four berth.

Mike Pinamonti scored his first career goal in the 36th minute on a direct free kick. Gilbert Francillon and Chris Taylor added second-half insurance goals in the 46th and 58th minutes, respectively. Taylor leads the team with eight goals.

Three seniors likely made their final home appearance in a Cardinal uniform: Justen Legge (2 shots), J.P. Moakler (saw minutes off the bench) and Dave Widenmaier (1 assist).

The Cardinals, who will face either Brockport or Geneseo in the conference semifinals on Nov. 2, are on a 28-game home unbeaten streak (25-0-3) dating to 2005, including 8-0-2 this season.

Seni Makinde and Andrew Ensinger each had two shots for the Golden Knights, who were outshot 14 to 6.

Oct. 23, 2007

School History Made in Draw at #23 SLU

CANTON, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team tied a school record with its 15th shutout and junior goalkeeper John San Filippo recorded his 13th of the season as the Cardinals battled 23rd-ranked Saint Lawrence to a 0-0 double-overtime tie at Sandy MacAllaster Field on Tuesday afternoon. The visiting Cardinals now stand 12-2-3 overall while the Saints are 8-2-5.

The 2005 Cardinals, who went to the national semifinals of the NCAA Division III Tournament, set the benchmark of 15 shutouts. San Filippo became the school's single-season leader in that category, breaking the previous mark of 12 held by Eric Rienecker in 1994. He finished the day with a season-high six saves.

Plattsburgh held a slim advantage in shots, 14-12, and corner kicks, 6-5. But it was the Saints' Charlie Bogosian who had the best scoring chance in the 39th minute when he went one-on-one with San Filippo, but the shot just barely deflected off his hand and went wide of the goal to keep the game scoreless.

The Cardinals dictated the offensive pressure in the extra sessions, outshooting their hosts 5-1, but couldn't convert.

Oct. 20, 2007

Cardinals Win, Earn SUNYAC 1st-Round Bye

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State shut out Morrisville 3-0 Saturday afternoon on the road, and Fredonia won 2-1 at Brockport, enabling the Cardinals to clinch a first-round bye in the State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer tournament, which starts on Oct. 30.

Fredonia finishes the conference regular-season as a No. 1 seed with a 9-1-1 SUNYAC mark (28 points), Plattsburgh (12-2-2) is the No. 2 seed at 7-2-2 (23 points) and Brockport is No. 3 at 7-3-1 (22 points).

Goalkeeper John San Filippo had two saves and earned his 12th shutout of the season, tying a school record that has stood for 13 years. Eric Rienecker set the benchmark during the 1994 campaign.

The Cardinals took a 2-0 lead into the halftime intermission on goals by Chris Mitchell and Dave Widenmaier in the 16th and 22nd minutes, respectively. Andrew Fusco added the final goal in the 72nd minute. Mike Pinamonti and Gilbert Francillon also had assists on the day.

Plattsburgh had lopsided advantages in shots (18-5) and corner kicks (9-2). The Cardinals were the aggressors as they committed 30 fouls to the Mustangs' 13.

Andrew Ketchum had three shots for the Mustangs, who fell to 5-12 overall and 1-10 in the league.

Oct. 17, 2007

Cardinals Clinch SUNYAC Tournament Berth

POTSDAM, N.Y. - Visiting Plattsburgh State clinched a spot in the State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer tournament Wednesday evening with a 2-0 shutout at Potsdam, raising the Cardinals record to 11-2-2 overall and 6-2-2 in the league. The Bears dip to 4-10-1 (1-8-1 SUNYAC).

The Cardinals scored both of their goals in the first half as Chad Shennett took a feed from Chris Taylor for his fourth of the season in the 10th minute and Bart Misiak had an unassisted tally 10 minutes later. Plattsburgh outshot Potsdam 14 to 6.

John San Filippo made four saves for his 17th career shutout, which is three shy of tying John Schraner (1996, '99-2001) for third place on the Plattsburgh all-time list.

John McCloskey had a pair of shots for the Bears.

The Cardinals are assured of a postseason appearance for the 16th-consecutive year.

Oct. 13, 2007

Cardinals Make School History in Scoreless Tie

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Visiting Buffalo State and Plattsburgh State managed a double-overtime 0-0 tie on Saturday afternoon in State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer action at the Cardinals Fieldhouse Complex. The Bengals now stand 8-5-2 overall and 5-3-1 in SUNYAC while the Cardinals--who extended their home unbeaten streak to 27 games (24-0-3)--are 10-2-2 and 5-2-2.

It marked the first time in the 57-year program of back-to-back scoreless games for the Cardinals, who played Fredonia to a 0-0 draw here yesterday. John San Filippo, who stopped two Bengals shots, registered his career-best 10th shutout to tie Zach Manning for third place on the single-season charts in Plattsburgh annals.

But like yesterday, it was another frustrating game for a Cardinals squad that dominated its opponent in possession time, territorial advantage and shots. Plattsburgh outshot Buffalo State 20-4, including 10-2 in the second half and 5-0 in both extra sessions, and had 10 more corner kicks.

Gary Luniewski gave the Bengals their best scoring chance in the 70th minute when he collected a pass in the right corner of the 18-yard area as San Filippo came off his line to cut down the angle and save the right-footed shot.

Dan Corti was kept busy by Cardinal attackers, making nine saves. Chris Taylor led Plattsburgh with four shots, followed by Bart Misiak, Ryan Ormsby and David Hickman with three apiece.

Oct. 12, 2007

Preseason Favorites Battle to Scoreless Tie

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - A hard-fought game between the State University of New York Athletic Conference preseason favorites ended in a 0-0 tie on Friday evening between the Plattsburgh Cardinals and the Blue Devils of Fredonia at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. Plattsburgh edged Fredonia 119 to 117, with each team earning three first place votes, in the SUNYAC coaches men's poll. Plattsburgh�s record is now 10-2-1 overall and 5-2-1 in the SUNYAC, while Fredonia is 8-5-1 overall and 6-1-1 in the conference.

Plattsburgh dominated the visitors in shots 23 to 4 (and in corner kicks, 12-1), but Fredonia's senior goalkeeper Scott Bergen kept his team in the game by making 10 saves, including three in the overtime sessions. The Cardinals had the majority of their scoring opportunities in the overtime periods. In the second overtime, Ryan Ormsby had a shot blocked by the defense from 10 yards out and then junior Danny Faiella put the rebound on net, but was stopped by Bergen. John LoGuirato also had two shots from close range in the closing minutes of the game.

Fredonia's best scoring chance came at the end of the first overtime when sophomore Ryan O�Donnell�s shot sailed high over the crossbar with just two seconds left.

Chris Taylor had an excellent chance to put Plattsburgh up 1-0 in the 65th minute with a drive from 20 yards out, but Bergen dove low to his left to make the save.

John San Filippo made one save for his ninth shutout for the Cardinals.

Both teams let emotion get the best of them at times during the match, leading to two yellow cards apiece. The teams combined for 45 fouls, with Plattsburgh whistled for 26.

Oct. 6, 2007

Former D-I Program Edges Plattsburgh

ONEONTA, N.Y. - Freshman Kyle Hoffer scored the only goal of the game in the 28th minute to lift host Oneonta past No. 23 Plattsburgh State, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon. The Red Dragons, who are in their first year of reclassifying to NCAA Division III after several years as a Division I-scholarship program, improve to 8-4 overall and 7-0 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer standings. The Cardinals fall to 10-2 and 5-2.

Plattsburgh had a 10-6 edge in shots, including its best scoring chance in the 57th minute when Dave Widenmaier blasted a drive at the goal from outside the 18-yard penalty area. But Oneonta keeper Jonathan Korn stopped it for one of his three saves. John San Filippo also made three saves for the Cardinals.

Oct. 5, 2007

Nationally Ranked Cardinals Fly by Hawks

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. - No. 23-ranked Plattsburgh State defeated host New Paltz 3-0 Friday in State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer action, raising the Cardinals overall record to 10-1 and 5-1 in the conference. The Hawks drop to 1-10 and 1-5.

Ryan Ormsby scored the first of his two goals on the afternoon in the 21st minute, with John LoGuirato and Chris Mitchell credited with the assists. LoGuirato added an insurance goal in the 84th minute, taking a feed from Danny Faiella. Ormsby wrapped up the Plattsburgh scoring 4 minutes later with an unassisted tally.

Plattsburgh dominated in shots, 26 to 6, and had a slight edge in corner kicks, 6-3. John San Filippo made a season-high six saves to earn his eighth shutout.

Allan Bronstein had two shots for the Hawks.

Oct. 2, 2007

Cardinals Crack Coaches' Top 25, Tipovski Tabbed to National TOW

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team has entered the NCAA Division III national rankings for the first time this season at No. 23, as the Kansas City-based National Soccer Coaches' Association of America released its new Top 25 poll on Tuesday. COMPLETE TOP 25

This marks the 15th consecutive year that Plattsburgh has been nationally ranked in the coaches' poll at some point during the season, according to Coach Chris Waterbury who said "this is a testament to all the hard work of our players to come through the program over the years."

The Cardinals, who also rose to the third spot in the NSCAA Northeast Regional poll, recorded two home shutouts--2-0 over then-No. 15 Cortland and 3-0 versus Oswego--to return to the national poll for the first time since 2006.

Plattsburgh takes its Top 25 ranking to the test while on the road this weekend at New Paltz and Oneonta.

In other news, junior defender Noel Tipovksi (Kitchener, Ontario/Resurrection Secondary) has been named to the D3Kicks.com National Team of the Week, Website publisher Matt Wolin announced from his Chicago office. Tipovski, who won similar honors on Sep. 6, anchored a defensive unit that pitched two shutout victories against conference foes, 2-0 over 15th-ranked Cortland on Friday and 3-0 against Oswego on Saturday. Tipovksi scored an insurance goal--his first of the season--to preserve the win over the Red Dragons, which was Plattsburgh's first versus a nationally ranked team since 2005. The Cardinals, who have not yet allowed a goal in seven home games, limited only five shots on goal last weekend.

Sep. 29, 2007

Strong Second Half Lifts Plattsburgh Past Lakers

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team extended its home unbeaten streak to 25 games on Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 win over Oswego in State University of New York Athletic Conference action at the PSUC Fieldhouse Complex. The Cardinals (9-1, 4-1 SUNYAC) already have recorded nine shutouts this season, with junior John San Filippo getting his personal-best seventh today after making four saves.

Despite the slim margin, Plattsburgh dominated the game with a 23-7 shots advantage and 7-1 in corner kicks. The Cardinals created several scoring chances in the first half--outshooting the Lakers (5-5-1, 3-2) 12 to 2--but couldn't cash in with shots going just wide, hitting the goal frame or being saved by Lakers' keeper Shaun Sessa.

After a scoreless first half, the Cardinals finally broke through in the 49th minute when Chris Mitchell scored off a crossing pass by John LoGuirato. Ryan Ormsby and Josh Cookfair added insurance tallies in the 59th and 78 minutes, respectively. It was Cookfair's first career goal in a red and white uniform.

Sessa finished with seven saves--some shots coming from point-blank range--and a team save was credited after a Laker defender cleared the ball away from the goal line on a Justen Legge corner kick.

Chris Carra led the Oswego offense with three shots.

Since a 2-1 loss at the hands of Brockport on Sep. 17, 2005, the only blemish in Plattsburgh�s current home unbeaten streak is a 0-0 double-overtime tie against Springfield last season.

Sep. 28, 2007

Plattsburgh Upsets 15th-Ranked Cortland

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Freshman Chris Taylor scored a goal and set up another to lead host Plattsburgh State to a 2-0 upset of No. 15 Cortland on Friday evening at the PSUC Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. It marked the first victory over a nationally ranked opponent since a 1-0 win versus then-No. 6 Williams College in the 2005 NCAA Division III Northeast Sectional Championship for the Cardinals, who improve to 8-1 overall, including a 3-1 mark in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. The Red Dragons fall to 7-2 and 3-1.

Taylor scored his team-leading seventh tally of the season with just 9 seconds left in the first half, taking a crossing pass from Gilbe Francillon. The Cardinals added an insurance goal in the 59th minute when Taylor sent a free kick into the penalty area where Noel Tipovski headed the ball in from 6-yards out.

Bryan Patterson had Cortland's only two shots for the game, and Jack Carillo stop four of Plattsburgh's 21 shots.

John San Filippo (8-1) made one save for his sixth shutout, a career high.

Sep. 22, 2007

Brockport Pins First Loss on Cardinals

BROCKPORT, N.Y. - Chris Mitchell and Gilbe Francillon each scored in the first half for Plattsburgh State, but it wasn't enough as the Cardinals men's soccer team fell 3-2 in overtime Saturday afternoon at Brockport. Plattsburgh lost for the first time in eight starts and fell to 2-1 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. The Golden Eagles (5-1 overall) are now 3-0 in the SUNYAC. BOXSCORE

Aaron Acello scored all three goals for Brockport, including the game-winner with 16 seconds left in the extra session to give the hosts the sudden-victory. The Golden Eagles' leader with eight goals and 17 points, Acello twice found the back of the net during a 1-minute, 43-second span in the first half after Mitchell had given the Cardinals a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute.

Plattsburgh's streak of holding opponents scoreless came to an end in the 22nd minute when Acello beat John San Filippo--who had a season-high five saves--for an unassisted goal. The Cardinals didn't allow a goal for 669:49 to start the year--believed to be the second-longest streak in the program's history behind the school record of 837:00.

Chris Taylor assisted on Francillon's first career goal that pulled Plattsburgh into a 2-2 tie just before the halftime whistle.

Sep. 21, 2007

Faiella Lifts Plattsburgh in Double Overtime

GENESEO, N.Y. - Danny Faiella scored the game's only goal with 1 minute and 34 seconds remaining in the second overtime to give Plattsburgh State a 1-0 sudden-victory over host Geneseo on Friday afternoon. The Cardinals improve to 7-0 overall, including 2-0 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. The Blue Knights, who are the defending conference champions in men's soccer, dip to 3-4 and 0-2. BOXSCORE

Faiella's scoring chance was created when he took a throw-in and then dribbled past two defenders at the top of the penalty area before drilling a low shot just inside the left post. It was his first tally of the season.

John San Filippo (7-0) made three saves to earn his fifth shutout for the Cardinals, who have yet to surrender a goal this season.

Joey Mort had four of Geneseo's 11 shots, and Jeremy Reeves added two saves.

Plattsburgh had 12 shots and also held an 11-4 advantage in corner kicks.

Sep. 18, 2007

Cardinals Turn Back Spartans in Road Opener

CASTLETON, Vt. - Freshman Chris Taylor scored two second-half goals to help propel Plattsburgh State past host Castleton State 2-0 in non-conference men's soccer action on Tuesday. The Cardinals move to 6-0 overall after winning their first road game of the season, extending a streak of 12 straight victories as they are now 19-3-1 in road openers under Coach Chris Waterbury. The Spartans have lost five straight to drop to 1-5.

The Cardinals are one of just six NCAA Division III teams not to have allowed a goal this season.

Taylor found the back of the net in the 61st and 76th minutes to increase his team-leading goal total to six on the season. His second tally came on Plattsburgh's first penalty kick attempt of the year.

The Spartan defense was on point all game as the combination of Jerry DeChance and Cass Lyons helped stymie the Plattsburgh attack early on. Mike Anthony stopped nine shots in the loss.

Sep. 18, 2007

LoGuirato Tapped for National Team of the Week

CHICAGO - Sophomore D/MF John LoGuirato (Holbrook, N.Y./Lake Ronkonkoma Sachem North High School) has been named to the D3Kicks.com Men's Team of the Week. Matt Wolin, the founder and Webmaster of the website devoted to NCAA Division III soccer, announced on Tuesday. VIEW FULL TEAM

LoGuirato helped Plattsburgh State to a 2-0 home victory Saturday over SUNY Institute of Technology in the State University of New York Athletic Conference opener for both schools. He had a season-high three points on a goal and an assist, plus four shots, and participated in a defensive unit that allowed the Wildcats only one shot on goal and post its fifth shutout of the season.

LoGuirato becomes the second Plattsburgh player this season to earn this award, joining Noel Tipovksi in Week 1.

The Cardinals (5-0 overall, 1-0 SUNYAC) return to conference action this weekend after traveling to Castleton State today.

Sep. 15, 2007

Plattsburgh Blanks SUNYIT in Conference Opener

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Sophomore John LoGuirato recorded three points on a goal and an assist to lead Plattsburgh State to a 2-0 victory Saturday over visiting State University of New York Institute of Technology in a State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer opener for both teams. The Cardinals improve to 5-0 on the year while the Wildcats fall to 2-2.

LoGuirato put the Cardinals on the board in the 30th minute with his second goal of the season, assisted by Mike Pinamonti. Then he ignited an insurance goal when he passed down the left sideline to Chad Shennett, who crossed into the box to Chris Taylor for his fourth tally in the 65th minute.

Plattsburgh outshot the Wildcats 13-1, with Ibek Abdrahmanov getting the only shot on frame for SUNYIT. John San Filippo notched the shutout.

Sep. 12, 2007

Plattsburgh Tabbed SUNYAC Preseason Favorite

FREDONIA, N.Y. - Despite losing 46 percent of its offensive production, top two point scorers and most of the starting defense, Plattsburgh State has been picked No. 1 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference race by a vote of the league's 12 head coaches. The Cardinals received 119 points and three first-place votes to edge 2006 SUNYAC tournament runner-up Fredonia with 117 and 3. Defending champion Geneseo earned 106 points and also had three first-place votes. READ SUNYAC RELEASE

Plattsburgh opens the 2007 conference campaign at 4 p.m. Saturday against SUNYIT at the PSUC Fieldhouse Soccer Complex.

The Cardinals, who returned 17 players from last year's squad that went 15-3-2 overall, 7-2 for second place in SUNYAC and lost to Fredonia in the conference tournament semifinals, are off to a quick 4-0 start this season. Plattsburgh is just one of 15 NCAA Division III teams yet to allow a goal, while scoring 15 times itself.

The freshmen duo of Ryan Ormsby (Peru Central High School) and Chris Taylor (Liverpool, England) are among the SUNYAC's leading scorers. Ormsby is tied for first with three goals and eight points while Taylor is tied for third with three goals and seven points. Senior Dave Widenmaier (pictured) of Perth, Ontario, is the conference's top playmaker with four assists, and junior goalkeeper John San Filippo (Levittown) owns a 0.00 goals-against average in 270 minutes of action.

Sep. 8, 2007

Plattsburgh Wins 8th-Consecutive Classic Crown

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Offensive MVP Dave Widenmaier recorded two assists and defensive MVP John LoGuirato scored his first goal of the season to propel host Plattsburgh State past Green Mountain College, 4-0, in the Cardinal Classic championship game on Saturday at the PSUC Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. The Cardinals improve to 4-0 overall, extending their home unbeaten streak to 22 games while going 21-0-1 during that span. Plattsburgh is now 20-2-2 all-time in its own Classic, capturing the last eight tournament titles.

LoGuirato gave Plattsburgh all the offense it would need in the 4th minute, heading home a crossing pass from Widenmaier. Andrew Fusco also was credited with the first of his two assists on the night.

After taking a 1-0 lead at the intermission, the Cardinals blew open a close game in the second half with three goals over a span of 14 minutes and 29 seconds by Ryan Ormsby (61st minute), Danny Byrnes (72nd) and Patrick Jones (75th).

Jonathan Wagner had both shots on goal for the Eagles (3-2), and Zachary Collins made four saves.

John San Filippo notched his third shutout of the season for the Cardinals.

2007 CARDINAL CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: Offensive Most Valuable Player: Dave Widenmaier, Plattsburgh; Defensive Most Valuable Player: John LoGuirato, Plattsburgh; Andrew Fusco, Plattsburgh; Yuriy Kapriyelov, Lyndon State; Bradley Mitchell, Green Mountain; Ryan Ormsby, Plattsburgh; and Jeffrey Twichell, Green Mountain.

Lyndon State Takes Third-Place Game

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Yuriy Kapriyelov scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute on a rebound shot to lift Lyndon State over Daniel Webster College 1-0 earlier Saturday. Tyler Bullard sent a 40-yard shot off the crossbar before Kapriyelov found the back of the net.

Chris Leyland led the Eagles (0-2-1 overall) with two shots, and Craig Van Tuyl made seven saves despite the loss.

Jeff Giroux made two saves in the Hornets' (1-2) goal.

LSC kept the offensive pressure on by having a decided advantage in shots, 19-3, including 12 in the second half.

Sep. 7, 2007

Plattsburgh Stings Hornets in Classic Opener

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team smothered Lyndon State 4-0--with all the goals coming in the first half--in the opening game of the 2007 Cardinal Classic on Friday at the PSUC Fieldhouse Complex. The Cardinals (3-0) will play Green Mountain in Saturday's championship game at 7 p.m., vying for their eighth consecutive tournament title.

Plattsburgh jumped on the scoreboard in the 10th minute on a goal by Tom Schezer, who was assisted by Dave Widenmaier. Andrew Fusco came off the bench to lead the Cardinals with a pair of goals, and Chad Shennett added a goal and an assist.

The Cardinals were so dominant that they didn't allow the Hornets (0-2) to get off a single shot and peppered the LSC goal with 26 for the game. Plattsburgh also had a 13-0 advantage in corner kicks.

Green Mountain Advances on Late Goal

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Graham Twichell scored the game's only goal in the 87th minute to send Green Mountain College past Daniel Webster College and into the championship game of the 2007 Cardinal Classic at Plattsburgh State. In a battle of Eagles, the winners move to 3-1 while the losers fall to 0-1-1.

The teams traded scoring chances throughout the contest, with Green Mountain holding advantages in shots (12-7) and corner kicks (8-2).

Twichell's tally came during an electrifying individual effort as he eluded several defenders in the box before slipping the ball past Craig Van Tuyl, who finished with five saves.

Zachary Fortuna made one stop to earn the shutout.

Minutes before Twichell's heroics, Daniel Webster's Kiernan Thorne had an excellent scoring chance on a free kick 25-yards out but the shot just grazed the outside of the far post.

Lyndon State and Daniel Webster will meet in the third-place game at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Sep. 6, 2007

Tipovski Selected to D3Kicks National Team of the Week

CHICAGO - Plattsburgh State junior defender Noel Tipovksi has been named to the season's first D3Kicks.com National Team of the Week, Website publisher Matt Wolin announced on Thursday. Click here for the full 11-player men's team.

An imposing 6-foot-5, 190-pound figure in the back, Tipovksi (Kitchener, Ontario/Resurrection Secondary) anchored a defensive unit that allowed just two shots on goal in a 5-0 season-opening victory Saturday over visiting Johnson State.

The Cardinals (2-0 overall) have allowed just five shots on goal while posting two shutouts so far this year.

Plattsburgh returns to action this weekend when it hosts the Cardinal Classic, including Lyndon State, Green Mountain and Daniel Webster, at the PSUC Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. Game times are 4:30 and 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

Sep. 4, 2007

Freshmen Shine Again as Plattsburgh Blanks Norwich

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Freshmen Chris Taylor and Ryan Ormsby each found the back of the net to help host Plattsburgh State shut out Norwich 2-0 in non-conference men's action at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex on Tuesday evening. The Cardinals move to 2-0 while the Cadets fall to 1-1.

Ormsby fed a pass to Taylor who gave the Cardinals a 1-0 lead in the 12 minute. Ormsby added an insurance goal in the 87th minute, assisted by freshman Chris Mitchell.

Rob Harlow had three of Norwich's seven shots, leaving him four goals shy of the school's career record. Goalkeeper Jake Pagragan made a game-high five saves but saw his team outshot by a 2-to-1 ratio (16-7).

The Cardinals' John San Filippo stopped three shots to earn the shutout.

Plattsburgh freshmen have accounted for all seven of the team's goals this season, led by Taylor with three (and he also tops the scoring list with seven points).

Sep. 1, 2007

Cardinals Throttle Johnson State in Season Opener

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team began 2007 with a convincing 5-0 win Saturday over visiting Johnson State at the PSUC Fieldhouse Complex, moving to 19-3-1 in season openers under Coach Chris Waterbury. The fellow NCAA Division III Badgers (0-1) are out of the North Atlantic Conference.

Freshmen scored all five goals for the Cardinals, who have won the last 14 meetings against JSC. Chris Taylor led the way with two markers and assisted on Ryan Ormsby's goal just 43 seconds into the game to set the offensive tone. Chris Mitchell also scored in the 6th minute and Danny Byrnes struck in the 74th minute. Mitchell also assisted on Taylor's first career goal.

John San Filippo and Mike Semkus (2 saves) combined on the shutout. For the Badgers, Andrew Lane made four saves before giving way to Kegan Pettit in the 73rd minute.

Plattsburgh outshot JSC 20 to 4. Mitch Potter led the Badgers with three.

July 25, 2007

Sport's Publication Voted "Best in the Nation" for its Cover

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The 2006 Plattsburgh State men's soccer guide cover has been judged "Best in the Nation" among NCAA Division III and junior college institutions by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). The Cardinals sports information office of Director Patrick Stewart and Assistant Director Kerry Chapin was recognized during an awards ceremony at the CoSIDA Workshop in San Diego last month. FULL CoSIDA RESULTS

The cover concept was created by Stewart and Chris Boire of Boire Design perfected the full-color layout. Stewart has garnered 21 CoSIDA certificates for publications and writing excellence, including 10 Best in the Nation awards. Chapin earned her first award of her two-year sports information career, and Boire also worked on Plattsburgh's Best Cover citations for 2004 Women's Soccer and 2003-04 Men's Ice Hockey.

Plattsburgh's other national rankings in the 2006-07 CoSIDA publications contest include Men's Soccer book, 13th; Women's Soccer book, 16th; Women's Basketball book, 23rd; and Men's Basketball book, 27th.

Buffalo State (best cover for both cross country and men's hockey guides) was the only other State University of New York Athletic Conference member to be honored at this year's CoSIDA Workshop Publication Awards Ceremony.

July 25, 2007

Men's Soccer Alumnus Named to Prep Coaching Post

BRANDON, Vt. - Former Plattsburgh State All-America forward Tim Stanley has been hired as the new varsity boys' soccer coach at Otter Valley High School.

Stanley compiled 35 goals and 16 assists in 86 games from 2002-05 for the Cardinals, who went 68-17-3 (.790) during his career. He was all-State University of New York Athletic Conference for three seasons, including the first team as a junior and senior, all-region three times and earned second-team All-America accolades during his junior campaign. He had his best year in 2003 when he scored 11 goals and assisted on three others for a career-high 25 points as a sophomore. He also helped the program to its only trip to the NCAA Tournament semifinals in 2005, finishing in third place nationally.

Stanley, who is from the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont, played prep soccer for North Country Union in Newport where he was All-Metro League and an all-state player for two years. In addition, he was selected for the All-New England team and his senior year captained a team that went to the Division I state semifinals.

Stanley has served as an instructor of several soccer camps in New England and New York, and has been a basketball coach. He was an assistant with the golf program last spring and is a substitute teacher at Otter Valley.

2005 SUNYAC Champions
2005 NCAA Semifinalists

Coach's Corner

Men's Soccer Coach Chris Waterbury:
"Our team tactics require an exceptional player. The type of player we look for must possess superior tactical and technical abilities. Pace, speed of play, and vision are paramount to our success. We look for players who have an aggressive attitude and a passion for the game. Physical toughness is essential at our level. We are very proud and passionate of our soccer program. It takes a special person to be a part of the Plattsburgh State men's soccer program." Learn more about Coach Chris Waterbury.

A player at Plattsburgh can expect a full commitment both on and off the field including:

A full coaching staff ensures individual attention and growth of the player.
A highly competent and comprehensive sports medicine program for the care of the athlete.
Strength coaches to help the player develop physically in an out of season.
Academic support all year long to facilitate the success of the student-athlete.
Community service activities and youth involvement.
A commitment that extends to the player long after graduation.

A Winning Tradition

Dominant has been used to describe the success of the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team under four-time SUNYAC Coach of the Year Chris Waterbury, a term backed up by the program's extraordinary success.

In Division I, II, or III in New York, Plattsburgh State has the highest winning percentage of any men's soccer program in the state since 1990 (80%; 202-43-21).

17 straight winning seasons
15 straight years in post-season play
NCAA Tournament in six of the last 10 seasons; a home unbeaten streak spanning six seasons
Conference record of 106-18-7 since 1990
Nine conference statistical records
SUNYAC Champions 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000
ECAC Champions 1990, 1996.

The team competes in one of the top athletic conferences in the nation, the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC ), and the conference champion gains automatic entry into the NCAA Championship Tournament.

The men's soccer team, like all intercollegiate athletics teams at Plattsburgh State, focuses on a commitment to competitive excellence, academic achievement, and community service.

Contact Information

For more information about Men's Soccer at Plattsburgh State, please contact:

Coach Chris Waterbury
Phone: (518) 564-4142
E-mail: waterbcp@plattsburgh.edu

Plattsburgh State Men's Soccer

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