2020_Atlantic_10_Conference_men's_soccer_season

2020 Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer season

2020 Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer season

Sports season


The 2020 Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer season is the 34th season of men's college soccer in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The season was scheduled to begin on August 29, 2020 and conclude on November 6, 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season is scheduled to begin on February 3, 2021 and conclude on April 11, 2021.

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Rhode Island entered the season as the defending regular season and tournament champions, but failed to defend both titles. Dayton won the regular season, while Fordham won the A10 Tournament.

Background

Previous season

Rhode Island won the college soccer double by winning the Atlantic 10 regular season and tournament. The Rams finished the season with a record of 14–4–3, 7–1–0 in Atlantic 10 play. In the NCAA Tournament Rhode Island lost 3–4 to UConn in the opening round.

Dayton's Jonas Fjeldberg won the Offensive Player of the Year. Fordham's Jørgen Oland won the Defensive Player of the Year. Dayton's Kingsford Adjei won the Midfielder of the Year. Rhode Island head coach, Gareth Elliott, won the Coach of the Year Award. Finally, Dayton's Toluwalase Oladeinbo won the Freshman of the Year Award. Rhode Island's Peder Kristiansen won third-team All-American honors by TopDrawer Soccer and Soccer America. VCU's Ryo Shimazaki was the first Atlantic 10 player selected in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, drafted in the third round with the 59th pick by Columbus Crew.

Stadiums and locations

Coaching changes

Long-time George Mason head coach, Greg Andrulis, resigned at the end of the 2019 season, coaching the program for 15 seasons.[1] Andrulis was replaced by former North Carolina and Creighton coach, Elmar Bolowich, who was hired on January 13, 2020.[2]

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the season

Teams were divided into pods for the season:

  • West: Dayton, Duquesne, Saint Louis, St. Bonaventure
  • North: Fordham La Salle, Rhode Island, Saint Joseph's, UMass
  • Central: Davidson, George Mason, George Washington, VCU

Head coaches

As of 31 December 2020
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Preseason

Preseason poll

The preseason poll was announced on February 2, 2021.[18]

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Preseason awards

To be announced.

Preseason fixtures

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All times Eastern time.

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Regular season

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All times Eastern time.

Week 1 (Feb. 3 – Feb. 7)

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Week 2 (Feb. 8 – Feb. 14)

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Week 3 (Feb. 15 – Feb. 21)

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Week 4 (Feb. 22 – Feb. 28)

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Week 5 (Mar. 1 – Mar. 7)

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Week 6 (Mar. 8 – Mar. 14)

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Week 7 (Mar. 15 – Mar. 21)

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Week 8 (Mar. 22 – Mar. 28)

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Week 9 (Mar. 29 – Apr. 4)

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Week 10 (Apr. 5 – Apr. 11)

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Postseason

A-10 Tournament

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Atlantic 10 Tournament only had four teams participate.

Semifinals
April 15
Final
April 17
      
1 Dayton 0
4 George Washington 1
4 George Washington 0
3 Fordham 2
2 Saint Louis 1
3 Fordham 2

NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament was reduced from 48 to 36 teams due to the pandemic.

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Rankings

National

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RV Received votes but were not ranked in Top 25
NV No votes received
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Regional – Southeast Regional

    Improvement in ranking
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RV Received votes but were not ranked in Top 10
NV No votes received

The United Soccer Coaches' Southeast Regional compared Atlantic 10 teams to teams in the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA.

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2021 MLS Draft

The 2021 MLS SuperDraft was held on January 21, 2021. One players from the conference was drafted.

Total picks by school

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List of selections

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Awards

Player of the Week

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Player of the Year

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National honors

To be announced.

Regional honors

To be announced.

Notes

  1. The Davidson v Charlotte friendly was cancelled due to the January 31 – February 3, 2021 nor'easter.[20]
  2. The Marshall v VCU match was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Marshall program.[21]
  3. The VCU v Old Dominion match was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Old Dominion program.[22]
  4. The Davidson v Mercer match was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Mercer program.[23]
  5. UMass' matches against Sacred Heart and Northeastern were cancelled due to a pause in athletic events due to COVID-19 from February 7–21, 2021.[24]
  6. The UNCW v VCU match was postponed due to the February 11–14, 2021 North American storm complex.[25]
  7. The UNCG v Davidson match was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the UNCG program.[26]
  8. The VCU v Longwood match was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Longwood program.[27]
  9. The Saint Louis v SIUE match was postponed due to inclement weather caused by the February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm.[28]
  10. The Davidson v Presbyterian was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols.[29]
  11. The VCU v Virginia Tech match was cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Virginia Tech program.[30]
  12. The George Mason v Old Dominion match was cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Old Dominion program.[31]

References

  1. Goff, Steven (November 13, 2019). "George Mason soccer coach Greg Andrulis resigns after 15 seasons". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  2. Goff, Steven (January 13, 2020). "George Mason hires Elmar Bolowich as men's soccer coach". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  3. "Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Soccer Record Book" (PDF). atlantic10.com. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  4. "Davidson Names Mike Babst Head Men's Soccer Coach". atlantic10.com. January 17, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  5. "Dennis Currier's Career Record". daytonflyers.com. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. "2018 M Soccer Record Book" (PDF). goduquesne.com. Duquesne University Athletics. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  7. "Carlo Acquista – Men's Soccer Coach". fordhamsports.com. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  8. "Elmar Bolowich – Men's Soccer Coach". George Mason University Athletics. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  9. "Rob Irvine – Men's Soccer Coach". goexplorers.com. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  10. "Fran O'Leary's Year-By-Year Head Coaching Record". umassathletics.com. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  11. "2018 Rhode Island Men's Soccer Record Book" (PDF). gorhody.com. July 18, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  12. "St. Bona Men's Soccer Record Book" (PDF). gobonnies.sbu.edu. St. Bonaventure University Athletics. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  13. "Don D'Ambra Biography". sjuhawks.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  14. "Kevin Kalish Bio". slubillikens.com. Retrieved April 24, 2019.[permanent dead link]
  15. "Dave Giffard – Head Coach – Men's Soccer". vcuathletics.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  16. "Saint Louis Chosen as Preseason #A10MSOC Favorite". Atlantic10.com. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  17. "Men's Soccer vs ODU Postponed". vcuathletics.com. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  18. "Campus COVID-19 Risk Level Raised From "Elevated" to "High"". umassathletics.com. February 7, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  19. "Men's Soccer Match Saturday vs. UNC Wilmington Postponed". vcuathletics.com. February 12, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  20. "Men's Soccer Match Wednesday Postponed". vcuathletics.com. February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  21. "Wednesday's Bronze Boot Game Postponed". slubillikens.com. February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  22. "Men's Soccer Match vs. Virginia Tech Canceled". vcuathletics.com. February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  23. "First Two Men's Soccer Games Canceled". February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  24. Pfahler, Laurel (January 24, 2021). "Dayton senior 'grateful' for opportunity with FC Cincinnati". Journal-News. Cox Enterprises. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  25. "#A10MSOC Weekly Awards Announced". atlantic10.com. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  26. "Saint Louis, La Salle Claim #A10MSOC Weekly Awards". atlantic10.com. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  27. "Final Men's Soccer Weekly Awards Announced". atlantic10.com. Retrieved April 17, 2021.

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