Post by RusskyHoya on Aug 21, 2022 13:07:48 GMT -5
TopDrawerSoccer Big East preview is out: www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/2022-mens-big-east-preview_aid51114
The Big East was quietly one of the most competitive conferences in college soccer last year. Although Georgetown won the regular season title reasonably convincingly, five teams were in the running for second place. And the NCAA selection committee acknowledged how tough the conference was, sending five Big East teams to the tournament. And the conference equipped itself well, with every team that entered winning at least one game. Georgetown, meanwhile, fell in the College Cup semifinals after a heartbreaking loss to Washington.
2022 figures to offer much of the same drama. Georgetown has several holes to fill, and other teams around the Hoyas have strengthened and it’s not hard to see a three team race for first place in the conference. The Big East also features some of the best individual talents in the country. Wilmer Cabrera is one of the best attacking players around, while Ramzi Gawasmy is a solid defender. Further talents, such as Daniel Wu and Lukas Sunesson, make for a conference full of quality. Here’s a rundown of the Big East’s 11 teams, as well as some key matches to watch.
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Georgetown
The Hoyas looked like the best team in the country for long stretches of last season. With a solid defensive core as well as the excellent Dante Polvara to create, Georgetown seemed a side destined for a College Cup win. But a semi final loss derailed its championship hopes. And the Hoyas were gutted following the season, losing eight players, including five to the pros. But such is the depth of the squad that Brian Wiese’s squad could still return to the top of the Big East. Center back Daniel Wu has been pipped as the defensive player of the year, while returning All-Third team selection Kenny Nielsen should further solidify the backline. If the Hoyas can establish a goal scorer from a talented freshman class, they’ll be in the mix again.
2022 figures to offer much of the same drama. Georgetown has several holes to fill, and other teams around the Hoyas have strengthened and it’s not hard to see a three team race for first place in the conference. The Big East also features some of the best individual talents in the country. Wilmer Cabrera is one of the best attacking players around, while Ramzi Gawasmy is a solid defender. Further talents, such as Daniel Wu and Lukas Sunesson, make for a conference full of quality. Here’s a rundown of the Big East’s 11 teams, as well as some key matches to watch.
...
Georgetown
The Hoyas looked like the best team in the country for long stretches of last season. With a solid defensive core as well as the excellent Dante Polvara to create, Georgetown seemed a side destined for a College Cup win. But a semi final loss derailed its championship hopes. And the Hoyas were gutted following the season, losing eight players, including five to the pros. But such is the depth of the squad that Brian Wiese’s squad could still return to the top of the Big East. Center back Daniel Wu has been pipped as the defensive player of the year, while returning All-Third team selection Kenny Nielsen should further solidify the backline. If the Hoyas can establish a goal scorer from a talented freshman class, they’ll be in the mix again.