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Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

Thursday's men’s soccer game was special for both Eastern and its opponent Incarnate Word. Not only was it the first home game since August for Eastern, but it was the first game back in Charleston...

Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field

EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

Eastern was unable to score for the third time in the last four games, losing to Houston Christian University 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field.  The Huskies (6-5-2, 4-1) dominated the game...

Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.

How does women’s soccer train for the fall?

Chloe Proffitt, Reporter July 3, 2024

Summer training is diverse and looks different depending on the player. From playing on a team, training alone or coming back from an injury, women's soccer is putting in the work over summer. Kylie...

Number 5, Delphy Sabu, a senior defender, keeps up with a Southern Indiana player during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Oakley hopeful for upcoming season

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor August 23, 2023

Head Coach Joshua Oakley is excited about the depth that Eastern men’s soccer team has this year and hopes that it will be able to help them win games this season. “We’re not the type of group...

Zenaya Barnes, a 5th year forward,  dribbles the ball pass University of Illinois Springfield players Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Prairie Stars.

Panthers win season opener against UIS Prairie Stars

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 20, 2023

After a hard-fought game, the Panthers beat the UIS Prairie Stars 3-1 Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. Here are some important numbers to remember from the intense game. 3: Three freshmen scored...

Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Thought Bubble: With Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, what’s next for MLS and the United States?

Nick Bays, Columnist June 12, 2023

​In a shocking move last week, Lionel Messi decided to leave European professional soccer and instead come to the United States. His destination: Major League Soccer’s very own Inter Miami. ​I...

Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting

Nick Bays, Columnist May 29, 2023

Nick is talking about German soccer? Must be a day that ends in “y”. But let me cook, please, because I swear I have a point.Bayern Munich are a massive soccer team in Germany that play in the top...

Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panther's first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.

International student athletes find fellowship at EIU

Han Byer, Sports Reporter March 29, 2023

 International student athletes from all around the world attend Eastern Illinois University to play sports in the United States. Many of them are excelling in their respective sports, as well as their...

Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the men's soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.

BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

The Ohio Valley Conference announced the addition of men’s soccer as the 19th-sponsored sport Tuesday morning.  The OVC will include the following teams:  Eastern Illinois  Lindenwood  SIUE  Southern...

Eastern pitched Alexa Rehmeier prepares to face a batter in game one of a doubleheader against Morehead State on March 20 at Williams Field. Rehmeier threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters as Eastern won 4-0.

Athletics department announces schedule changes

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

The Eastern Illinois athletics department announced Thursday morning that it changed several home sporting events due to inclement weather in the area this weekend. Baseball The Eastern Illinois...

Photo submitted by Faith Davies, a redshirt senior majoring in organizational development.

Davies gives back to community through soccer

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor February 15, 2023

It all started in third grade for Eastern’s women’s redshirt senior goalkeeper Faith Davies.   Davies’ granny and nana and other members of her family set the precedent of giving back to the...

Eastern's softball team poses with the women's soccer player Morgan Goodman with their maroon ribbons to support Ethan Derzay's fight with cancer on Sept. 22, 2022, at Williams Field.

Eastern athletics supports those diagnosed with cancer

Han Byer, Staff Reporter December 8, 2022

Eastern athletics has long since been showing support for those who have been diagnosed with various cancers, but this time it has hit home.  One of Eastern’s women’s soccer players, Morgan Goodman,...

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