And then there was one – Concordia-Moorhead women's soccer team is last Minnesota team left after starting the weekend with 9.

In D-2:
The U of M Duluth Bulldogs were taken down yesterday afternoon by Metro State of Colorado by a score of 2-1.

And then there was one – Concordia-Moorhead women's soccer team is the last Minnesota team left after starting the weekend with 9.

In D-2:
The U of M Duluth Bulldogs were taken down yesterday afternoon by Metro State of Colorado by a score of 2-1.

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

Here is an update on the 9-Minnesota teams ivolved in the tournament this weekend.

In D-2:
Mankato State (16-3-2) were defeated by U of M Duluth (17-2-2) in Denver, CO.

Here is an update on the 9-Minnesota teams involved in the tournament this weekend.

In D-2:
Mankato State (16-3-2) were defeated by U of M Duluth (17-2-2) in Denver, CO. at Auraria Field on Friday by a score of 2-0.

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.

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced the 2009 MIAC Men's Soccer Awards today, November 12, 2009.

Carleton senior defender Robert Carlton was named the 2009 MIAC Player of the Year and leads the 20-player All-Conference team.

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced the 2009 MIAC Men's Soccer Awards today, November 12, 2009.

Carleton senior defender Robert Carlton was named the 2009 MIAC Player of the Year and leads the 20-player All-Conference team.

Leading the All-Conference team is Concordia junior forward Sam Johnson who was named the MIAC Player of the Year for 2009.

Leading the All-Conference team is Concordia junior forward Sam Johnson who was named the MIAC Player of the Year for 2009.

The NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Committee announced the field of 59 teams for the 2009 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship Sunday evening.

Thirty-nine conferences were awarded automatic qualification for the 2009 championship. Three teams were selected from Pool B, which consists of independent institutions, and institutions that are members of conferences that do not meet the requirements for automatic qualification.

The NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Committee announced the field of 59 teams for the 2009 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship Sunday evening.

Thirty-nine conferences were awarded automatic qualification for the 2009 championship. Three teams were selected from Pool B, which consists of independent institutions and institutions that are members of conferences that do not meet the requirements for automatic qualification.

In a unique pair of MIAC playoff finals, the Men's and Women's competetion saw the same pair of teams facing off for the league championship and a ticket to the NCAA D-III Tournament. The Carlton men's soccer team played Macalester at Carlton yesterday afternoon, while the women's championship game was last night and saw the exact same schools matched up.

In a unique pair of MIAC playoff finals, the Men's and Women's competetion saw the same pair of schools facing off for the league championship and a ticket to the NCAA D-III Tournament. The Carlton men's soccer team played Macalester at Carlton yesterday afternoon, while the women's championship game was last night and saw the exact same schools matched up.

2 games were played today in the 2009 MIAC Women's Soccer Playoff.

The 16-0-2 Concordia Cobbers who were rated #7 in the nation were upset this afternoon by the Carlton Knights (9-5-5) at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN.

This was the third time in four seasons, the Knights locked up with Concordia College in the MIAC Playoffs and just like in 2006, the score was tied 1-1 sending the contest into a shootout.

2 games were played today in the 2009 MIAC Women's Soccer Playoff.

The 16-0-2 Concordia Cobbers who were rated #7 in the nation were upset this afternoon by the Carlton Knights (9-5-5) at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN.

This was the third time in four seasons, the Knights locked up with Concordia College in the MIAC Playoffs and just like in 2006, the score was tied 1-1 sending the contest into a shootout.

The MIAC regular season has concluded for both the men and women.

The Men's season concluded in dramatic fashion with the last game of the season between St. Olaf and Carleton bouncing one team out of the playoffs and allowing another to squeak their way in.

Carleton Men's program had a successful season when many thought it might be a rebuilding year for the team.

The MIAC regular season has concluded for both the men and women.

The Men's season concluded in dramatic fashion with the last game of the season between St. Olaf and Carleton bouncing one team out of the playoffs and allowing another to squeak their way in.

Carleton Men's program had a successful season when many thought it might be a rebuilding year for the team.

The 2009 MIAC men's soccer season is coming to a close in dramatic fashion.

Tuesdays round of MIAC men's soccer games were crucial for several team to stay in the dogfight for a playoff spot. The top 4 teams in the standings will move onto to a post season MIAC playoff championship with the winner moving onto NCAA D3 Tournament.

The 2009 MIAC men's soccer season is coming to a close in dramatic fashion.

Tuesday's round of MIAC men's soccer games were crucial for several teams to stay in the dogfight for a playoff spot. The top 4 teams in the standings will move on to a postseason MIAC playoff championship with the winner moving on to the NCAA D3 Tournament.

The Carleton men's soccer team coached by Bob Carlson who is in his 13 year with the Knights are 8-1 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and 12-3 overall. They are now on a 10-game winning streak and have moved up to number 2 in the NSCAA ranking for the North region in Division III.

The Carleton men's soccer team, coached by Bob Carlson who is in his 13th year with the Knights, are 8-1 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and 12-3 overall. They are now on a 10-game winning streak and have moved up to number 2 in the NSCAA ranking for the North region in Division III.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (10/20/09) After a month of being ranked in the top 25 of the nation, Concordia has finally cracked the top 10. The Cobbers, one of only three undefeated and untied teams in all of NCAA Division III, climbed all the way to the No.7 spot in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) national Poll.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (10/20/09) After a month of being ranked in the top 25 of the nation, Concordia has finally cracked the top 10. The Cobbers, one of only three undefeated and untied teams in all of NCAA Division III, climbed all the way to the No.7 spot in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) national poll.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Carleton College men's soccer team (11-3, 8-1 MIAC) clinched at least a share of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) regular-season title with a 2-0 road victory at Augsburg College. The Knights got second-half goals from Ryan Cammarota (So.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Carleton College men's soccer team (11-3, 8-1 MIAC) clinched at least a share of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) regular-season title with a 2-0 road victory at Augsburg College. The Knights got second-half goals from Ryan Cammarota (So.

Long Time Macalester College Soccer Coach John Leaney to Retire

St. Paul, MN 10/6/2009

Prominent longtime Macalester College soccer coach John Leaney has announced his retirement from coaching at the conclusion of the 2009 season.

Leaney will remain on staff part-time in the area of recruiting, but has decided to retire from coaching to devote more time to raising his four-year-old son Jack.

Long Time Macalester College Soccer Coach John Leaney to Retire

St. Paul, MN 10/6/2009

Prominent longtime Macalester College soccer coach John Leaney has announced his retirement from coaching at the conclusion of the 2009 season.

Leaney will remain on staff part-time in the area of recruiting, but has decided to retire from coaching to devote more time to raising his four-year-old son Jack.

Every year the MIAC Mens Soccer conference ends up being a dog fight and this year is no different. For better or worse, MIAC men's soccer benefits from not having a division one program in the State of Minnesota. The players who chose to stay in Minnesota and play for Division-3 schools where no scholarships are awarded are also getting technically and tactically better.

Every year the MIAC Mens Soccer conference ends up being a dog fight and this year is no different. For better or worse, MIAC men's soccer benefits from not having a division one program in the State of Minnesota. The players who chose to stay in Minnesota and play for Division-3 schools where no scholarships are awarded are also getting technically and tactically better.

Last fall Inside Minnesota reported that Augsburg's Matt Bowman (SO, Maple Grove, Minn.) collapsed on the field during preseason and almost died. It was a scary moment for both players and coach Greg Holker. Bowman's parents were also in the stands and knew things were serious. A horrific moment for any parent player or coach.

Last fall Inside Minnesota reported that Augsburg's Matt Bowman (SO, Maple Grove, Minn.) collapsed on the field during preseason and almost died. It was a scary moment for both players and coach Greg Holker. Bowman's parents were also in the stands and knew things were serious. A horrific moment for any parent player or coach.

2009 MIAC Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll

Coaches voted for every team in the conference except their own team. Points were assigned for each vote (1 for first, 2 for second, etc.)
Teams are ranked in order of lowest point total to highest with first place votes shown in parentheses.

2009 MIAC Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll

Coaches voted for every team in the conference except their own team. Points were assigned for each vote (1 for first, 2 for second, etc.)
Teams are ranked in order of lowest point total to highest with first place votes shown in parentheses.

Inside Minnesota Soccer brings you your 2009 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Associations Division III Men's Soccer Preview.

IMS sent out requests to all men's and women's head soccer coaches and asked them to fill out a few questions. Some responded, some did not, but with the help of those cooperating coaches and the teams' websites, Inside Minnesota Soccer brings you the 2009 season preview.