October 26, 1999
CLARKSON SHUTSOUT OSWEGO to SNAP LOSING SKID
Potsdam, NY - Senior midfielder Michael Secko (Shoreham, NY) scored late in the first half to help the Clarkson University men's soccer team break out of a six-game winless streak as the Golden Knights defeated Oswego State 1-0 in a non-league game Tuesday afternoon at Clarkson Field. Secko broke the scoreless drought for the Golden Knights when he scored in the 34th minute on a pass from Andres Garcia (New Hyde Park, NY). The Golden Knights outshot Oswego State 22-7, 14 shots coming inside the penalty area. Clarkson's Brad Sayer (Monroe, NY) made three saves for the shutout. Clarkson finishes the regular season at Plattsburgh on Saturday, October 30, at 1:00 p.m.
October 16, 1999
KNIGHTS SUFFER DOUPLE DIP on the ROAD
Clarkson suffered two shutout losses on the road over the weekend, falling to a a pair of Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) foes. On Friday, the Knights lost 1-0 at Union and dropped a 2-0 game at Hobart on Saturday. Clarkson, at 3-6-2 overall and 2-3-1 in the league, will try and get back on the winning track this weekend with a pair of non-conference games at Clarkson Field. On Friday, the Green and Gold host RIT in a 3:30 p.m. match, followed by Saturday's contest against Nazareth at 2:00 p.m.
October 6, 1999
CLARKSON TIES HAMILTON 1-1 on the ROAD
Clinton, NY - Freshman striker Tedd Jagusztyn (Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil) scored in the 32nd minute of play to help Clarkson earn a 1-1 overtime tie in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action at Hamilton College on Thursday afternoon. The Continentals (3-4-1, 1-1-1 UCAA) scored 3:15 into the game before Jagusztyn netted his third goal of the season with 13 minutes remaining in the first half. The Golden Knights (3-4-2, 2-1-1) outshot Hamilton 9-8. Senior Brad Sayer (Monroe, NY) posted six saves for the Green and Gold. Clarkson, will look to get back on the winning track as it closes out its five-game road trip playing at UCAA rivals Union (October 15) and Hobart (October 16) next weekend.
October 1, 1999
CLARKSON BATTLES SLU, BEFORE FALLING in OT
Clarkson battled fourth ranked St. Lawrence (8-0-0) even through 90 minutes of regulation and into the second 15 minute sudden death overtime session, before the Saints preserved their perfect season with the winning goal off a header with 8:11 remaining in the second ot for the 1-0 victory. Clarkson senior Brad Sayer (Monroe, NY) was exceptional in the Golden Knights’ goal posting 15 saves in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) match-up between the league’s top two teams in Canton on Friday afternoon. Clarkson, at 3-4-1 overall and 2-1 in the UCAA, plays at Hamilton on Thursday, October 7 in its next action.
September 28, 1999
CLARKSON GETS BACK on WINNING TRACK with 4-0 VICTORY at POTSDAM
Potsdam, NY - Freshman Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) scored two second half goals to help lead the Clarkson Golden Knights to a 4-0 win over Potsdam State in a non-conference game Tuesday afternoon at Potsdam's Ed Molnar Field. Sophomore fullback Matt Secko (Shoreham, NY) scored his first goal of the season early in the opening half and senior midfielder Michael Secko (Shoreham, NY) scored his seventh goal of the year 25 minutes later for Clarkson. Chris Werely (Hamburg, NY) assisted on two goals for the Golden Knights.Senior Brad Sayer (Monroe, NY) made one save and sophomore John Hall (Brooklyn, CT) played the final five minutes to combine for Knights' second shutout of the season. Clarkson outshot the Bears 27-2. Clarkson moves to 3-3-1 on the season while the Bears dropped to 3-6. The Golden Knights return to UCAA action against St. Lawrence University on Friday, October 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Canton.
September 25, 1999
KNIGHTS SEE WINNING STREAK SNAPPED in LOSS to ELMIRA
Potsdam, NY - Senior midfielder Mark Sutherland (Oneida, PA) scored two goals in an eight minute span early in the second half as Elmira College defeated Clarkson University 3-0 in a non-conference game on Saturday afternoon at Clarkson Field. Elmira was able to score a third goal six minutes after Sutherland's second goal when a ball deflected off of Clarkson goalie Brad Sayer (Monroe, NY) on a cornerkick. The loss ends a three-game unbeaten streak for the Golden Knights and ends a three-game losing streak for Elmira. David Olsson (Hiarup, Sweden) made 15 saves
for the shutout for Elmira while Sayer made 10 saves for Clarkson. The loss concluded the Golden Knights six-game homestand. Clarkson visits Potsdam State in a non-conference game on Tuesday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m.
September 24, 1999
CLARKSON RALLIES FOR TIE AGAINST NATIONALLY RANKED ITHACA
Senior midfielder Michael Secko (Shoreham, NY) scored the game-tying goal with less than 30 minutes remaining in the second half to help lead the Clarkson Golden Knights to a 1-1 tie with Ithaca, ranked ninth in Division III, Friday afternoon at Clarkson Field. The win helped the Golden Knights extend their unbeaten streak to three games after starting the season 0-2. Secko's goal, which was set-up off an assist from freshman Jonathan Banz (Dix Hills, NY) at 60:51, was his sixth of the season and marked the third consecutive game that he has tallied a goal. Ithaca (5-0-1), which had allowed only two goals in five prior games this season, took an early lead when Wade Wilkinson (Honeoye Falls, NJ) scored on a penalty kick at the 6:26 mark of the first half. Brad Sayer (Monroe, NY) made eight saves for the Golden Knights, who ran their unbeaten streak against the Bombers to four games (3-0-1). Chris Lucci (Rome, NY) made seven stops for Ithaca. At 2-2-1, Clarkson concludes its six-game homestand against Elmira on Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Michael Secko Named UCAA Player of the Week
September 18, 1999
KNIGHTS LOOK IMPRESSIVE in OPENING WEEKEND of UCAA ACION
Potsdam, NY - In their most explosive offensive outing since 1967, the Clarkson University Golden Knights continued their recent domination of Rensselaer with an overwhelming 8-0 victory at Clarkson Field on Saturday afternoon. In their previous meeting, in the NCAA East Regional last November, the Knights ripped the Red Hawks 5-1.
Senior midfielder Michael Secko (Shoreham, NY) scored four goals and added an assist to lead the Green and Gold in the UCAA game triumph. The win was the second straight for the Golden Knights as they moved to 2-2 overall and 2-0 in the UCAA. Secko started off Clarkson's outburst scoring 2:15 into the game as the Knights built a 5-0 halftime lead. He scored again at 9:30 and closed out the game with Clarkson's last two tallies. Secko leads the UCAA in scoring with 11 points on five goals and one assist through the opening two league games.
Freshman striker Tedd Jagusztyn (Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil) scored twice while junior Kevin Gay (Brooklyn, NY) and senior Andres Garcia (New Hyde Park, NY) each added one goal. Senior Brad Sayer (Monroe, NY) and sophomore John Hall (Brooklyn, CT) combined to make five saves for the shutout against the Red Hawks (3-2, 0-2 UCAA)
Michael Secko scored his first goal of the season on a direct kick early in the second half to help lead Clarkson to its first victory of the season with a 2-1 decision over Skidmore Friday afternoon at Clarkson Field. The game was the first UCAA league game of the season for each team. Secko’s goal was initially stopped by Thoroughbreds goalie Jimmy Larkin (Denver, CO), but the slick ball scooted out of his hands and over the goal line. Gay scored his first goal of the season at the 3:37 mark of the first half to give the Golden Knights their first lead of the season. Skidmore tied the score 1-1 early in the second half on a goal by Andrew Simon (Carmel, NY). Sayer made 16 saves for his first win of the season.
The Golden Knights look to continue their winning streak against Ithaca at Potsdam next Friday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m.
September 8, 1999
KNIGHTS FALL 3-1 to LeMOYNE
Potsdam, NY - Sophomore striker Sammy Cabrera scored two goals, one in each half, as the LeMoyne Dolphins won their season-opener 3-1 over the Clarkson Golden Knights Wednesday afternoon at Clarkson Field. Both of Cabrera's goals came from just outside the penalty box and both came at crucial points against the Golden Knights. With only 7.7 seconds remaining in the first half, Cabrera scored his first goal of the game to give LeMoyne a 2-0 advantage at the half. Senior fullback Randy Phillips (Niskayuna, NY) cut the LeMoyne lead to 2-1 just two minutes into the second half for Clarkson, but Cabrera added his second goal with less than 19 minutes remaining to give the Dolphins an insurance goal. With the win LeMoyne moves to 1-0 on the season, while the Golden Knights fall to 0-2. Clarkson plays their first UCAA game of the season against Skidmore in Potsdam next Friday, September 17 at 4:00 p.m.
September 1, 1999
KNIGHTS FALL TO CORTLAND 2-0 in SEASON OPENER
Potsdam, NY - Jeff Bauda (Buffalo, NY) and Dan Connell (Rochester, NY) each scored midway through the second half to lead SUNY Cortland to a 2-0 win over Clarkson Wednesday afternoon at Clarkson Field. Bauda broke the scoreless tie with 34:05 remaining in the second half on a cross from Bob Wark (Conklin, NY). Connell added the insurance goal for Cortland at the 18:37 mark on a header in front of the net. The goal came off a direct kick from Justin Hurton from about 40 yards out. Cortland moves to 1-0 with the win, while the Golden Knights dropped to 0-1. The Golden Knights host LeMoyne College next Wednesday, September 8 at 4:00 p.m.
August 25, 1999
FORMER GOLDEN KNIGHTS’ SOCCER STANDOUT MICHAEL KIRMSE EARNS A-LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
USA Today Story
Thanks to a game-winning goal by former Clarkson University soccer All-American Michael Kirmse in the 110th minute of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals against Major League Soccer’s Dallas Burn, the A-League Rochester Rhinos have advanced to the Open Cup semifinals for the second time in four years.
Kirmse’s game-winning header and recent play off the Rhinos’ bench, which has helped him earn the nicknames "Super Sub" and "Mr. Versatility" from teammates, earned him A-League Player of the Week honors for the week of August 8-14.
Kirmse, a third-year Rhino who has played defense, midfield and forward, scored two goals in two wins last week, including the overtime game-winner against the Burn (August 11). He also came off the bench to score in a 4-1 win over Connecticut (August 15), extending his scoring streak to three games. Through 23 games, Kirmse has three goals and three assists for nine points this season. He had two goals and three assists last year.
"I always knew he could be an impact player at the next level," stated Clarkson head soccer coach Willi Steinrotter.
A 1994 Clarkson graduate, Kirmse was a 1993 All-America for the Golden Knights and helped to lead the Green and Gold to its best record ever, at 13-4-2, and the semifinal round of the 1993 NCAA Division III Tournament in his senior campaign. Selected as the 1993 Empire Athletic Association (EAA) Player of the Year, he is tied for second on the Golden Knights’ all-time scoring list with 97 points on 35 goals and 27 assists through 69 career games (1990-93). Kirmse holds Clarkson records for goals (16), assists (11), and points (42) in a season as well as assists in a game (3) and career (27).
Kirmse and the Rhinos have defeated two MLS teams in Open Cup play this year, having also defeated the Chicago Fire, last year’s MLS and Cup champion. Kirmse has proven to be a giant killer, having also assisted on the goal that helped defeat the Fire on July 14.
The Rhinos look to become the first A-League team to reach the Open Cup finals. With one more win, Rochester would move to the September 14 title match on ESPN.
After playing in an A-League game against the Toronto Lynx in Toronto this Friday night, Kirmse is expected to participate in Clarkson’s Annual Alumni men’s Soccer game on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. on Clarkson Field.
