For a growing number of University of the Fraser Valley soccer alumni, Sweden is the land of opportunity. Pro soccer opportunity, specifically. There are currently five former Cascades playing soccer professionally in the Scandinavian nation: Sasa Plavsic was the trailblazer, arriving in Sweden in August 2013. The all-time leading scorer for the Cascades men’s soccer […]
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Cascades this week: Top-ranked men’s golf team plays host, soccer teams continue Canada West play
The No. 1-ranked University of the Fraser Valley men’s golf team hosts its annual home tournament this weekend, while the Cascades soccer teams aim to continue climbing the Pacific Division table as their Canada West campaigns continue. MGOLF: UFV Invitational returns to Chilliwack Golf Club Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30: UFV Invitational (PACWEST tournament No. […]
Jhaj’s goal in the 89th boosts 10-man Cascades past Huskies
Down to 10 men for more than a third of the game, Gurmaan Jhaj and the University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer team somehow managed a dramatic 1-0 home victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies. On a Friday evening where the weather fluctuated between drizzle and downpour, the Cascades and Huskies largely kept each other […]
Cascades this week: Soccer teams look to make headway at home
The University of the Fraser Valley soccer teams return to the friendly confines of MRC Sports Complex this week for a series of crucial Canada West conference games. Friday’s doubleheader – one of just two on the Cascades’ 2018 soccer schedule – will see the women’s team take on the UNBC Timberwolves followed by the […]
Cascades’ Jhaj named Canada West second star of the week
Gurmaan Jhaj’s scoring spree on behalf of the University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer team has earned him an accolade from Canada West. The fourth-year forward from Aldergrove, B.C. is the conference’s men’s second star of the week following a pair of impressive performances on the road. On Saturday, Jhaj spearheaded a lethal Cascades […]
No. 8-ranked Bears rally to edge Cascades men’s soccer team 3-2
The University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer team had the Alberta Golden Bears on the ropes on Sunday afternoon, but the nation’s No. 8-ranked team managed to get up off the mat. On a cold, rainy day at Foote Field in Edmonton, the Cascades built a 2-0 lead on goals from Trevor Zanatta and […]
WEEKEND PREVIEW: Cascades soccer teams seek results on the road
The University of the Fraser Valley soccer teams look to be road warriors this weekend as they embark on out-of-province road trips. MSOC: Cascades look to continue strong start on Alberta trip Saturday, Sept. 15: Cascades (2-1-1, 2nd in Pacific Division) at Mount Royal Cougars (2-2-0, 3rd in Prairie Division), 1:30 p.m. MDT Sunday, Sept. […]