The WashU men’s soccer team showed grit and resilience over the weekend, securing a pair of tough draws against Carnegie Mellon University and Case Western Reserve University. In a 0-0 stalemate on Friday night, the Bears leaned on their defense to hold firm, while Sunday’s Senior Day matchup ended in a 1-1 tie after a late rally from Case Western.

After a challenging start to conference competition, the Bears put together one of their most complete performances yet, showcasing both attacking sharpness and defensive discipline. The result boosts their overall record to 7-4-1 and 1-2 in UAA play, giving the team valuable momentum heading into a key stretch of matches.

It was a weekend of mixed emotions for the Washington University men’s soccer team, who earned a 2-2 draw at Aurora University before falling 2-0 to No. 20 North Park University.

In 2024, the Bears have a new coach, new tactics, and one objective: to make it back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2021. They came out of the gate flying, sweeping a weekend doubleheader to start the season 2-0.

As the fall semester gets into full swing, WashU sports made their return to competition this weekend. Though football, cross country, and women’s golf wait until next weekend for their 2024 debuts, WashU’s soccer teams and volleyball kicked off their season over the weekend. 

With a refreshed coaching staff, a returning core, and the addition of an exciting recruiting class, the Bears are assembling the pieces for a strong 2024 season.

Here’s everything you need to know about Bears’ athletics from the week of April 8-14. 

For the first time in 27 years, the Washington University men’s soccer program has a new head coach. Months after Joe Clarke announced his retirement in late November after nearly three decades at the helm, WashU Athletics announced Andrew Bordelon as his successor and the seventh head coach in the program’s history in a statement on March 7. 

Millikin University proved too difficult for the Washington University men’s soccer team on Saturday, as the Bears fell 2-1 in a hard-fought away contest. The loss marked the team’s second out of five games so far this season, highlighting the challenges it has faced to start the year.

Both teams won a game this weekend, with the men’s team beating North Park and the women’s defeating Carthage after a draw against Loras.