Author: Charles DeMatteo

Men’s Soccer: Terriers advance to Patriot League Championship thanks to Innes brace

Photo courtesy of Jessica Lam By Charlie DeMatteo Boston University men’s soccer (11-3-4, 7-1-1 PL) advanced to the Patriot League Championship after defeating the Colgate Raiders (8-10-2, 4-3-2 PL) 2-0 at home on Nickerson Field on Tuesday night. Despite struggling to create any chances of note through the first 80 minutes, the Terriers were able […]

Women’s Soccer: Terriers fall to Bucknell in Patriot League Semifinals

By Charlie DeMatteo Boston University women’s soccer (7-6-6, 4-3-2 PL) was eliminated from the Patriot League tournament at the semi-final stage by the Bucknell Bison (11-3-4, 5-1-3 PL) after losing 3-1 on Thursday night in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. After advancing to the semi-finals this past weekend in dramatic fashion with a penalty shootout win, the Terriers […]

Men’s Soccer: Terriers leap into first place with 3-1 comeback victory over Loyola Maryland

By Charlie DeMatteo In a crucial Patriot League matchup with postseason ramifications, Boston University men’s soccer (9-3-4, 6-1-1 PL) defeated the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (6-2-8, 5-1-2, PL) 3-1 on Senior Day on Saturday afternoon in Boston at Nickerson Field. Last time these two teams played, the Greyhounds handed the Terriers their first Patriot League loss […]

Men’s Soccer: Terriers salvage draw against city-rivals Northeastern

By Charlie DeMatteo Boston University men’s soccer (7-3-4, 4-1-1 PL) came from a goal behind to earn a 1-1 draw against the Northeastern Huskies (3-6-5, 1-3-3) at home at Nickerson Field on Tuesday night. Having their seven-game unbeaten streak snapped last time out against Loyola Maryland, the Terriers were looking for a bounce back performance. […]

Women’s Soccer: Terriers fall to Holy Cross at home in deflating result

By Charlie DeMatteo Boston University women’s soccer (6-5-3, 3-2-1 PL) lost 1-0 to the Holy Cross Crusaders (4-4-5, 2-1-3 PL) at home at Nickerson Field on Wednesday night. Despite dominating in chances and possession, a well-worked set piece by the Crusaders was enough for the victory as BU failed to convert any of its opportunities […]

Men’s Soccer: Terriers come from behind twice to salvage draw in Comm Ave Classic

By Charlie DeMatteo Having not beaten their Commonwealth Avenue counterpart Boston College (2-2-3, 0-1-1 in conference) in 11 years, Boston University men’s soccer (4-2-1, 1-0 PL) came from behind on two separate occasions to earn a 2-2 draw in Newton on Tuesday night, but were unable to snap their winless streak against the Eagles. After […]

On the Volley: 2023 Premier League Summer Transfer Window Review

(Photo Courtesy of AFP via Getty Images) By Charlie DeMatteo Between big-money moves across Europe and the emergence of the Saudi Pro League, the 2023 transfer window was certainly one to remember. With billions of dollars being thrown around in ludicrous moves all summer, it’s easy to get lost in the madness of it all. […]

Women’s Soccer: Terriers fight back to earn draw in rivalry game against Northeastern

By Charlie DeMatteo Boston University women’s soccer (2-2-2) came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against their Boston rivals Northeastern (2-2-1) on Sunday night in Brookline.  After a scoreless first half, an Erin Sullenberger goal for the Terriers canceled out CAA Preseason Player of the Year Vivian Akyirem’s 60th-minute goal which initially put the […]