Clemson, S.C. It was a historic day for the Clemson men’s soccer program, as Philip Mayaka (#3), Kimarni Smith (#4) and Justin Malou (#27) were all taken in the opening round of Thursday’s 2021 MLS SuperDraft. Today’s draft marked the first time in program history that three Clemson players were selected in the first round, in addition to it also being the first time two Tigers were taken within the draft’s top-five picks. During Head Coach Mike Noonan’s 11-year tenure at the helm of Clemson’s program, the Tigers have had 17 players selected in the annual MLS SuperDraft, with seven of those players having been drafted during the past three seasons. “It’s a historic day in the long history and tradition of our soccer program,” reflected Noonan following the draft. “I’m very proud of the players, and to have seven players drafted in the last three years speaks really well to Clemson and our program and the steps our staff has been able to take in developing our
CLEMSON, S.C. – The sixth-seeded Clemson men’s soccer team (13-7-1, 3-4-1 ACC) fell to the UCLA Bruins (12-6-1, 4-4-1 Pac-12) at Historic Riggs Field in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament by a score of 2-1 on Sunday night. This was the Tigers’ 35th all-time appearance in the NCAA Tournament and 18th appearance in the round of 32. Through the first 20 minutes of the first half, the Tigers and Bruins went back and forth on offense. One of Clemson’s best chances came on a breakaway by Mohamed Seye in the 19th minute, but UCLA keeper Nate Crockford came out and stopped his shot. In the 22nd minute, Hamady Diop converted a penalty kick after Seye drew contact in the box to put the Tigers up on the board first. In the 31st minute, the Bruins responded with a goal of their own. With much traffic in the box, keeper Joseph Andema never saw UCLA’s Andre Ochoa's shot. Both teams came out hot to start the second half. The teams went back and forth, but with just over 11 mi
No. 10 Clemson and No. 1 Wake Forest play at Historic Riggs Field Saturday night. Clemson will look to defeat a No. 1 ranked opponent for the 12th total time and fifth time in the Mike Noonan era.
No. 10 Clemson and No. 1 Wake Forest play at Historic Riggs Field Saturday night. Clemson will look to defeat a No. 1 ranked opponent for the 12th total time and fifth time in the Mike Noonan era.
No. 10 Clemson and No. 1 Wake Forest play at Historic Riggs Field Saturday night. Clemson will look to defeat a No. 1 ranked opponent for the 12th total time and fifth time in the Mike Noonan era.