SLU Men's Soccer Thread

[SLUBALLS]

Pretty sure it was Mads:

https://slubillikens.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/mads-stistrup-petersen/12164

[SLURadioBoy]

Looks like another commitment is coming for the soccer Bills.

https://twitter.com/slumenssoccer/status/1649189177387282433?s=46&t=rMmnhMrNHm9bTsU51oiTsQ

[SLUBALLS]

Cool way to start a nice Saturday morning….got to bench for my boys’ second game of Lou Fusz Tourney at 8am.  Coach on the field next to me walks over to confirm field numbers.  Immediately recognize him even after 20 years since he was at SLU….Jacky Jewsbury.  That guy had a great career at SLU and in the MLS.  Said he’s now back in KC area and was in town for tourney, coaching his daughter’s team.  Still looks like he could get on the field with ease.  

[courtside]

1 hour ago, SLUBALLS said:

Cool way to start a nice Saturday morning….got to bench for my boys’ second game of Lou Fusz Tourney at 8am.  Coach on the field next to me walks over to confirm field numbers.  Immediately recognize him even after 20 years since he was at SLU….Jacky Jewsbury.  That guy had a great career at SLU and in the MLS.  Said he’s now back in KC area and was in town for tourney, coaching his daughter’s team.  Still looks like he could get on the field with ease.  

They are playing as Puma but they are switching to Kansas City Surf with their new Surf affiliation. (San Diego and Bay Area being the most successful and well known) Jackie’s kids are 2010 and 2012. 

 

[courtside]

Here is the link to watch SLU alum Mujeeb Murana start tonight for Houston in their U.S. Open Cup game vs Sporting Kansas City. Let's get it Jeebs:

https://www.youtube.com/live/nqra5Xefzjo?feature=share

[HoosierPal]

2 hours ago, courtside said:

Here is the link to watch SLU alum Mujeeb Murana start tonight for Houston in their U.S. Open Cup game vs Sporting Kansas City. Let's get it Jeebs:

https://www.youtube.com/live/nqra5Xefzjo?feature=share

Becher is kicking some Canadianbutt up in Vancouver.

[Lord Elrond]

Great to see the success Mujeeb and Simon have had at the professional level. John Klein also got 2 for City 2 last night in the MLS Nextpro. 

[courtside]

On 5/11/2023 at 5:18 AM, Lord Elrond said:

Great to see the success Mujeeb and Simon have had at the professional level. John Klein also got 2 for City 2 last night in the MLS Nextpro. 

MLS Next Pro has proven to be a good player development path post college, and a bridge to MLS, especially with some SLU players.

It also provides valuable experience for younger college bound players. Several incoming SLU commits have been playing on various MLS Next Pro teams. (Leatherman, Sullivan, Sellers, etc)

It has helped Kipp Keller this season:

https://www.austinfc.com/austinfcii/news/keller-s-leadership-plays-key-role-in-unbeaten-start-for-austin-fc-ii

And MLS Next Pro success for Isaiah Parker led his loan to San Antonio in USL, where he gets to start and play. He’s stuck behind Farfan in Dallas. 

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SLU is adding Cole Ross to its Fall roster. He is a former SLSG Academy midfielder who played club ball with multiple current Billikens. He sat out the year at Dayton. He’s the cousin of former Billiken Donny Ross. 

[Lord Elrond]

56 minutes ago, courtside said:

MLS Next Pro has proven to be a good player development path post college, and a bridge to MLS, especially with some SLU players.

It also provides valuable experience for younger college bound players. Several incoming SLU commits have been playing on various MLS Next Pro teams. (Leatherman, Sullivan, Sellers, etc)

It has helped Kipp Keller this season:

https://www.austinfc.com/austinfcii/news/keller-s-leadership-plays-key-role-in-unbeaten-start-for-austin-fc-ii

And MLS Next Pro success for Isaiah Parker led his loan to San Antonio in USL, where he gets to start and play. He’s stuck behind Farfan in Dallas. 

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SLU is adding Cole Ross to its Fall roster. He is a former SLSG Academy midfielder who played club ball with multiple current Billikens. He sat out the year at Dayton. He’s the cousin of former Billiken Donny Ross. 

Great to hear!  Coach Kalish adds to an already talented roster. 

[courtside]

SLU has a new 2024 commitment from Gershon Henry.

Gershon is a left footed 6’1 center back, from Real Salt Lake Academy.

Gershon was one of 45 players selected to the inaugural MLS Next Pro All Star Game last Summer.

He has competed with both the U15 and U17 United States Youth National Team, (including last Summer’s friendlies in Argentina) and recently, with the U17 Finnish Youth National Team. 

Back row, 3rd from the right:

https://twitter.com/usynt/status/1504930403014094849?s=46&t=fgPIFeUaiqF-yIMzPyXZ3w

Bottom right, #13:

https://twitter.com/huuhkajat/status/1618881353650692096?s=46&t=fgPIFeUaiqF-yIMzPyXZ3w

https://twitter.com/huuhkajat/status/1618637291962138624?s=46&t=fgPIFeUaiqF-yIMzPyXZ3w

Gershon previously helped lead his team to the U15 MLS Next Cup Championship. 

He was born in Ghana, and he was adopted by Finnish and American parents. 

[SLUBALLS]

Has there been an actual announcement on the 2023 class coming in and details on each recruit like we have seen in the past?  I know names have come up on here via a variety of sources but I always like SLU's run down and Kalish's comments on each.

[courtside]

4 hours ago, SLUBALLS said:

Has there been an actual announcement on the 2023 class coming in and details on each recruit like we have seen in the past?  I know names have come up on here via a variety of sources but I always like SLU's run down and Kalish's comments on each.

SLU usually likes to wait until mid July to make a formal class announcement.

Incoming 2023 Freshmen:

Tanner Anderson

Cole Dougherty

Carlos Leatherman

Marcos Moore

Jack Sullivan

Axel Torres

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Incoming 2023 Transfers:

Galen Flynn

Diego Konincks

Lawson Redmon

Matt Wrobel

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6 Seniors graduated/out of eligibility. 5 players have transferred out. 

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Feel free to ask about specific players and their backgrounds. 

 

 

[Lord Elrond]

Johnny Klein now on the St Louis City roster, will we see him in the game against Sporting KC?

[billikenfan05]

2 hours ago, Lord Elrond said:

Johnny Klein now on the St Louis City roster, will we see him in the game against Sporting KC?

We could get a Klein/Becher matchup next weekend.

[HoosierPal]

4 hours ago, Lord Elrond said:

Johnny Klein now on the St Louis City roster, will we see him in the game against Sporting KC?

Sourced a couple of tickets last week.  They are quite expensive, but they are well worth the money.  

[almaman]

he played tonight looked comfortable 

[SLUBALLS]

Yep.  Looked like old Klein buzzing around the pitch.  Had to be an absolute amazing experience for him. And to think he and Becher may be on pitch next week together is pretty amazing.  Boy they were to watch at SLU.

[HoosierPal]

7 hours ago, almaman said:

he played tonight looked comfortable 

What a match.  Were you there?  The atmosphere at City Park is unparalleled in St. Louis.  Perhaps the Louiligans can bring their drum corp to Chaifetz sometime.

Glad #41 got in.  We all hope they continue to give him minutes with the big team.

[cheeseman]

25 minutes ago, HoosierPal said:

What a match.  Were you there?  The atmosphere at City Park is unparalleled in St. Louis.  Perhaps the Louilicans can bring their drum corp to Chaifetz sometime.

Glad #41 got in.  We all hope they continue to give him minutes with the big team.

I thought the NCAA has a rule against using artificial sound producing items during the game?

[HoosierPal]

16 minutes ago, cheeseman said:

I thought the NCAA has a rule against using artificial sound producing items during the game?

Don't understand your statement.  What is the difference between a drum corp and a band?  They both use instruments.  The drums could be played during timeouts, etc.

[cheeseman]

42 minutes ago, HoosierPal said:

Don't understand your statement.  What is the difference between a drum corp and a band?  They both use instruments.  The drums could be played during timeouts, etc.

Yes they could but during the soccer game they seem to beat all game.

[willie]

2 hours ago, cheeseman said:

I thought the NCAA has a rule against using artificial sound producing items during the game?

Remember the controversy many years ago with the sea shells being blown at a tournament game. 

[thatskablamo]

40 minutes ago, willie said:

Remember the controversy many years ago with the sea shells being blown at a tournament game. 

Or the infamous vuvuzela…

[courtside]

SLU has a commitment from 2024 Jackson Delkus. 

Jackson is a two footed, finishing Forward, who combines well with others, and, who can also play either wing. He is the captain and leading scorer of the U17 St. Louis City Academy team.

This season he has helped lead his team to the division title heading into the playoffs. Last season he helped his team to the MLS Next Final Four. Prior to that Jackson was a two time USYNT Regional Camp invitee. Jackson also has experience playing with St. Louis City 2. 

 

[SLUBALLS]