So far, a trend has formed this season for the men’s soccer team that isn’t good — but also isn’t the worst. After going 0-1-1 against the University of Victoria Vikes, they followed up with a 0-1-1 record against the Trinity Western University Spartans.
Despite the scores against UVIC being close for both games, the Cascades started off their series with TWU on the backfoot, losing 0-3 and not registering a goal. Following their goalless series with the Vikes, UFV was three games into the season without scoring once. This all changed when Taylor Richardson scored just seven minutes into the match on September 25 against the Spartans, giving the Cascades their first lead of the season. While the goalies both played well, registering seven saves each, TWU found their scorer when Thomas Powell tied the game up 65 minutes into the match. Despite the draw being a somewhat undesirable result for the Cascades, Richardson balled out, scoring and registering four shots on goal (five total).
The Cascades survived the weekend whilst missing five starters due to injury, which included Ryan Donald; Nikhil Reddy; Parman Minhas; David Parfett; and Joben Mander, their starting goalkeeper.
Statistically, the Cascades still have only one goal to mention this season, but that shouldn’t last for long. They won’t get a break, though, as they will match up at home against the UBC Thunderbirds Friday, October 1 and Sunday, October 3 at 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively.
Image: Dan Kinvig
