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Nominations Being Accepted for Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Nominations Being Accepted for Hall of Fame Class of 2024

March 22, 2024

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College Athletic Department is accepting applications for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Lucey Lands on GNAC All-Conference Third Team
Lucey Lands on GNAC All-Conference Third Team

November 07, 2023

WINTHROP, Mass. – Mitchell College junior Dylan Lucey (Lebanon, Conn.) was one of 11 players to be named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men’s Soccer All-Conference Third Team, as announced by the league on Tuesday afternoon.

Men’s Soccer Falls to Monks in Season Finale
Men’s Soccer Falls to Monks in Season Finale

October 24, 2023

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team saw their season come to an end of Tuesday afternoon, dropping a 2-0 decision to Saint Joseph’s College in GNAC action at Alumni Field.

Men’s Soccer Downed by Lasell on Senior Day
Men’s Soccer Downed by Lasell on Senior Day

October 17, 2023

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team had their senior day spoiled by Lasell University on Tuesday afternoon, as the Lasers scored two unanswered goals to top the Mariners by a 2-1 final in a GNAC matchup at Alumni Field.

Men's Soccer Has No Answer For JWU
Men's Soccer Has No Answer For JWU

October 14, 2023

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team were shutout 7-0 against Johnson & Wales University in a GNAC showdown on Saturday at Alumni Field.

Men’s Soccer Comes Up Empty Against Norwich
Men’s Soccer Comes Up Empty Against Norwich

October 11, 2023

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team came out on the losing end of a 2-0 decision against GNAC foe Norwich University on Wednesday afternoon on Alumni Field.

Men’s Soccer Suffers Setback at NEC
Men’s Soccer Suffers Setback at NEC

October 07, 2023

HENNIKER, N.H. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team suffered a 5-1 setback at the hands of GNAC foe New England College on Saturday afternoon at Don Melander Field.

Men’s Soccer Silenced by Lesley in Non-Conference Tilt
Men’s Soccer Silenced by Lesley in Non-Conference Tilt

October 04, 2023

LEXINGTON, Mass. The Mitchell College men’s soccer team suffered their first shutout of the season on Wednesday night, dropping a non-conference match to Lesley University 1-0 at Minuteman Tech.

Men’s Soccer Nipped by Anna Maria
Men’s Soccer Nipped by Anna Maria

October 01, 2023

PAXTON, Mass. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team suffered a 3-2 setback against Anna Maria College 3-2 in a GNAC tilt on Saturday evening. The loss dropped the Mariners conference record to 2-4-2 on the fall.

Men’s Soccer Falls Short in Road Match at Dean
Men’s Soccer Falls Short in Road Match at Dean

September 27, 2023

FRANKLIN, Mass. – The Mitchell College men's soccer team suffered a 3-2 setback on Wednesday afternoon in a GNAC road match against Dean College. The Mariners fall to 2-3-2 on the year in GNAC play, while the Bulldogs improve their conference record to 4-2-1.

Second Half Goal Leads Men’s Soccer to Draw with Colby-Sawyer
Second Half Goal Leads Men’s Soccer to Draw with Colby-Sawyer

September 23, 2023

NEW LONDON, N.H. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Colby-Sawyer College in a GNAC tilt on Saturday morning at Kelsey Soccer Field. Freshman Gianmarco Delacruz (East Hartford, Conn.), the reigning GNAC Rookie of the Week, scored the lone goal of the game for the Mariners, who move to 2-2-2 in conference play on the season.

Men’s Soccer Falls Short at Home to USJ
Men’s Soccer Falls Short at Home to USJ

September 19, 2023

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) men’s soccer team used a pair of second half goals to pull away from Mitchell College on Tuesday afternoon, downing the Mariners 3-1 in a GNAC showdown at Alumni Field. The loss drops Mitchell to 2-2-1 in conference play, while the Blue Jays remain undefeated both within the conference and overall.

Delacruz Named GNAC Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week
Delacruz Named GNAC Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week

September 18, 2023

WINTHROP, Mass. – Mitchell College freshman Gianmarco Delacruz (East Hartford, Conn.) was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week for the sport of men's soccer, as announced by the conference on Monday afternoon.

Men’s Soccer Holds Off Emmanuel for Second GNAC Victory
Men’s Soccer Holds Off Emmanuel for Second GNAC Victory

September 16, 2023

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men’s soccer team notched their second GNAC victory of the season on Saturday afternoon at home, holding off Emmanuel College 2-1 in a physical battle of the conference foes.

Men’s Soccer Dealt First Loss of Season by Albertus
Men’s Soccer Dealt First Loss of Season by Albertus

September 14, 2023

NEW LONDON, Conn. – After finding themselves trailing by three goals at halftime, the Mitchell College men’s soccer team rallied to make it a one score game on Thursday afternoon, but ultimately the Mariners fell short by a final of 4-2 against Albertus Magnus College in a GNAC showdown.

Meet The Coach
Cam Pilger

Cameron Pilger will enter his second year as the head coach of the Mitchell College men's soccer program in the fall of 2023.

During his first season at the helm of the Mariners, Pilger guided the team a 6-10-1 overall record, a five-win improvement over the previous season when the team went 1-12-4. The six victories were the most for the soccer program since the fall of 2018 and the two conference wins were the most since 2019. Two players earned All-NECC First Team honors under Pilger, senior Nick Ghirardi and sophomore Dylan Lucey. After closing out the regular season with a 2-0 shutout victory against conference foe Lesley University, the Mariners saw their season come to an end in a PK loss to New England College in the NECC semifinals. Five members of the team also earned Academic All-Conference honors for the fall of 2022. 

Pilger, who made his collegiate head coaching debut with the Mariners, came to Mitchell following a four-year stint at the University of Saint Joseph.  He helped lead the USJ program to a 32-16-4 record during his tenure in West Hartford, Conn. 

"We are so excited to announce Cameron Pilger as our head men's soccer coach," said Finlayson. "Cam brings a great energy to our department along with a ton of player development experience and recruiting, and he was an integral part of building the USJ program.  His overall vision for the student-athlete experience aligns perfectly with what Mitchell College is all about."

During his time at USJ, Coach Pilger helped lead the team to one quarterfinal and two semifinal appearances in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament.

"It is an honor to join the Mitchell College family. I look forward to helping grow what is already a great program," said Pilger. "My staff and I will look to develop a winning culture by developing excellent student-athletes and even better human beings."

Pilger had spent time as an Assistant Coach at Quinnipiac University coaching the goalkeepers and has served as a director of the Star Goalkeeper Academy since 2020. 

A native of Rochester, New York, Pilger graduated from the University of Hartford with a degree in philosophy.

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