Prior Lake, MN native Teal Bunbury is having the season of his life, and so are his teammates at Arkon of Ohio. The Zips are currently undefeated at 20-0-0 in Men's Division I NCAA play.

Last Sunday the Zips defeated Hartwick by a score of 2-1 winning its third consecutive Mid-American Conference Tournament championship.

The 2009 NCAA Soccer Tournament gets heated up this weekend with a number of games taking place today.

Sadly, the University of Minnesota were bypassed on this years tournament even though they shared the Big Ten title last year and made it to the Sweet 16.

The 2009 NCAA Soccer Tournament gets heated up this weekend with a number of games taking place today.

Sadly, the University of Minnesota were bypassed on this years tournament even though they shared the Big Ten title last year and made it to the Sweet 16.

Golden Gophers Beat Indiana 1-0

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In the final game of the regular season, the Minnesota Golden Gopher Women's Soccer team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers.

With the win, Minnesota moves into 4th place tied with three other teams. Minnesota, Purdue and Michigan State.

Golden Gophers Beat Indiana 1-0

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In the final game of the regular season, the Minnesota Golden Gopher Women's Soccer team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers.

Molly Rouse celebrates her goal

With the win, Minnesota moves into 4th place tied with two other teams, Purdue and Michigan State.

Several weeks ago IMS reported on Minnesota native Teal Bunbury, who played for the Rochester Thunder PDL team this past summer and plays his fall soccer for the University of Akron.

The Zips (17-0-0) are the No. 1 team in the country in all five national polls. Bunbury scored yet again yesterday just 3:18 into the first half with a 20-yard chip shot.

Several weeks ago IMS reported on Minnesota native Teal Bunbury, who played for the Rochester Thunder PDL team this past summer and plays his fall soccer for the University of Akron.

The Zips (17-0-0) are the No. 1 team in the country in all five national polls. Bunbury scored yet again yesterday just 3:18 into the first half with a 20-yard chip shot.

Soccer Gears Up For Season Finale

11/4/09 –

Minnesota (11-5-3, 4-3-2) vs. Indiana (10-6-2, 2-5-2)

Grand Finale
The regular season finale is upon us, and the Gophers get the pleasure of playing at home. Minnesota hosts Indiana on Friday, Nov.

Soccer Gears Up For Season Finale

11/4/09 –

Minnesota (11-5-3, 4-3-2) vs. Indiana (10-6-2, 2-5-2)

Grand Finale
The regular season finale is upon us, and the Gophers get the pleasure of playing at home. Minnesota hosts Indiana on Friday, Nov.

Bethke-to-Kallman Beats Northwestern in OT

Courtesy: University of Minnesota 10/30/2009

St. Paul, Minn. It took an extra session, but the University of Minnesota soccer team worked their way back into the win column this evening (Oct. 30) with a 1-0 win in overtime over Northwestern.

Bethke-to-Kallman Beats Northwestern in OT

Courtesy: University of Minnesota 10/30/2009

St. Paul, Minn. It took an extra session, but the University of Minnesota soccer team worked their way back into the win column this evening (Oct. 30) with a 1-0 win in overtime over Northwestern.

East Lansing, Mich. The University of Minnesota soccer team saw their 1-0 second half lead slip away this afternoon (Oct. 25), as host Michigan State answered with two goals in less than a 90Â second span for the 2-1 win.

After a scoreless first half, Minnesota (10-5-3, 3-3-2) was first to break through in the second when Tamara Strahota (Burnsville, Minn.

East Lansing, Mich. The University of Minnesota soccer team saw their 1-0 second half lead slip away this afternoon (Oct. 25), as host Michigan State answered with two goals in less than a 90Â second span for the 2-1 win.

After a scoreless first half, Minnesota (10-5-3, 3-3-2) was first to break through in the second when Tamara Strahota (Burnsville, Minn.

Courtesy: University of Minnesota 10/23/2009

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Ann Arbor, Mich. The University of Minnesota soccer team saw a potential win slip away this evening (Oct. 23) as a second half foul call allowed host Michigan the game-tying penalty kick, as the two teams battled to the 1-1 draw on a cold rainy night at the U-M Soccer Complex.

Courtesy: University of Minnesota 10/23/2009

Tamara Strahota scores 22 seconds into the match.

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Ann Arbor, Mich. The University of Minnesota soccer team saw a potential win slip away this evening (Oct. 23) as a second half foul call allowed host Michigan the game-tying penalty kick, as the two teams battled to the 1-1 draw on a cold rainy night at the U-M Soccer Complex.

The name Mallace may be Scottish but it's a familiar one to most Minnesota soccer fans. Both Calum and his older brother Craig who were born in Torphichen, Scotland, were four year starters at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Craig went on to play for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and then spent several years with the Minnesota Thunder.

The name Mallace may be Scottish but it's a familiar one to most Minnesota soccer fans. Both Calum and his older brother Craig who were born in Torphichen, Scotland, were four year starters at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Craig went on to play for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and then spent several years with the Minnesota Thunder.

Living in the shadow of a parent who was a professional athlete is never an easy thing to do. But Minnesota native Teal Bunbury is making his own mark on the soccer world.

Teal, the son of Alex and Kristi Bunbury is a sophomore forward for Division-I Akron of Ohio and this year leads his team with 10 goals and is also top for points with 23.

Living in the shadow of a parent who was a professional athlete is never an easy thing to do. But Minnesota native Teal Bunbury is making his own mark on the soccer world.

Teal, the son of Alex and Kristi Bunbury is a sophomore forward for Division-I Akron of Ohio and this year leads his team with 10 goals and is also top for points with 23.

Gophers defeated by Buckeyes 1-0

The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost their second game of the weekend on Sunday falling to the number 19 nationally ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

The game opened with few good chances for either side but Ohio State certainly had the better of play and possession at midfield.

Gophers defeated by Buckeyes 1-0

The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost their second game of the weekend on Sunday falling to the number 19 nationally ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

The game opened with few good chances for either side but Ohio State certainly had the better of play and possession at midfield.

St. Paul, Minn. -10/16/09- Gophersports.com

Last minute foul and free kick sinks Gophers in final 6 seconds of the game.

The University of Minnesota soccer team lost in heartbreaking fashion this evening (Oct. 16), as Penn State was able to convert a free kick into the game-winning goal with just six seconds remaining in regulation.

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Last minute foul and free kick sinks Gophers in final 6 seconds of the game.

The University of Minnesota soccer team lost in heartbreaking fashion this evening (Oct. 16), as Penn State was able to convert a free kick into the game-winning goal with just six seconds remaining in regulation.

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A personal note from Mikki Denney Wright to readers of Inside Minnesota Soccer:

Our program would like to invite the Minnesota Soccer community to come out to our Rock the Robbie event this weekend at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Attendance is $1 for everyone for both games.

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A personal note from Mikki Denney Wright to readers of Inside Minnesota Soccer:

Our program would like to invite the Minnesota Soccer community to come out to our Rock the Robbie event this weekend at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Attendance is $1 for everyone for both games.

Park Ridge, Ill. – 10/12/09

University of Minnesota Soccer junior defender Jennie Clark was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week today (Oct. 12), announced by the league office.

As Minnesota beat Purdue 1-0 on Oct. 11, Clark led the defensive charge as the Gophers became the first team in 2009 to beat Purdue at home, in West Lafayette, Ind.

Park Ridge, Ill. – 10/12/09

University of Minnesota Soccer junior defender Jennie Clark was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week today (Oct. 12), announced by the league office.

As Minnesota beat Purdue 1-0 on Oct. 11, Clark led the defensive charge as the Gophers became the first team in 2009 to beat Purdue at home, in West Lafayette, Ind.

Minnesota tied for first in the Big Ten standings

West Layafette, Ind. For just the second time in school history, and the first time on the road, the University of Minnesota soccer team took down top-10 opponent, as they beat #9 ranked Purdue 1-0 at the Varsity Soccer Complex.

Minnesota tied for first in the Big Ten standings

West Layafette, Ind. For just the second time in school history, and the first time on the road, the University of Minnesota soccer team took down a top-10 opponent, as they beat #9 ranked Purdue 1-0 at the Varsity Soccer Complex.

Katie Bethke

Park Ridge, Ill. University of Minnesota Soccer junior forward Katie Bethke was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week today (Oct. 5), announced by the league office.

The Eau Claire, Wis. native posted numbers unseen in the Big Ten this season. All told, by week's end Bethke had racked up 12 points, five goals, and had a hand each of the Golden Gophers' game-winners as she led them to an unblemished 2-0 mark for the week.

Katie Bethke

Park Ridge, Ill. University of Minnesota Soccer junior forward Katie Bethke was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week today (Oct. 5), announced by the league office.

The Eau Claire, Wis. native posted numbers unseen in the Big Ten this season. All told, by week's end Bethke had racked up 12 points, five goals, and had a hand each of the Golden Gophers' game-winners as she led them to an unblemished 2-0 mark for the week.

Junior Katie Bethke scored a career high 4 goals today and added 2 assists to gather 10 points individually and help her U of M Gophers to a 9-0 win against a rather hapless University of South Dakota Coyotes.

The University of Minnesota Rouser is played at home games each time the Gophers score a goal.

Junior Katie Bethke scored a career high 4 goals today and added 2 assists to gather 10 points individually and help her U of M Gophers to a 9-0 win against a rather hapless University of South Dakota Coyotes.

The University of Minnesota Rouser is played at home games each time the Gophers score a goal.

Courtesy: University of Minnesota 10/01/2009

Bethke's goal is her third game-winner of the season, and moves her into a tie for 10th place on the Golden Gophers career scoring charts with Rachel Roth at 46 career points.

Madison, Wis. The University of Minnesota soccer team stayed unbeaten in Big Ten play with a well deserved 2-1 OT win at Wisconsin this evening (Oct.

Courtesy: University of Minnesota 10/01/2009

Bethke's goal is her third game-winner of the season, and moves her into a tie for 10th place on the Golden Gophers career scoring charts with Rachel Roth at 46 career points.

Madison, Wis. The University of Minnesota soccer team stayed unbeaten in Big Ten play with a well deserved 2-1 OT win at Wisconsin this evening (Oct.