SOCCER
SUCCESS
CMSV
for the
DOLPHINS
CMSV still has work to do, and
games to be played, but they are
focused on improving. “We’re only
going to get better from here,” Benitez
said, “We expect to win every game,
and that’s how we approach every
game.”
Despite the high confidence level
and amount of success, the Dolphins
aren’t underestimating their opponents.
“We’re here to win, but we don’t over
judge anybody,” Samaan said.
The Dolphins are doing all of this
with over a dozen freshmen on the
team, setting them up for the next few
seasons as well. “With a large group
of freshmen you never know what to
expect,” Kalin said, “We’re by far
the youngest team, and we start eight
freshmen almost every game.”
A big reason CMSV continues to
win games is because of their potent
offense and solid goalkeeping. The
Dolphins have become a close group
of players, and it’s only benefiting
them even more. “We’re not satisfied
and that’s the best part about it,” said
goalkeeper David Melchor, “We’re
very close...like a family.” The tight
knit group has only grown closer as the
season has progressed.
“Everyone wants to be a part of the
team,” said freshman defender Marcial
Aguilar, “I have no disappointments in
the team.” The Dolphins are working
like a team should, and they are focused
on winning games, but their main goal
is to make the playoffs, and that is
certainly within reach this season.
“We have one goal and that’s to
make the playoffs,” Kalin said, “They
want to be the first team here to do
that.”
The Dolphins are drawing
attention, and hoping to continue their
historic season.
“We’re proud to be wearing the
jersey,” Benitez said, “We’re doing it
for the school, and we’re hoping to go
far in the playoffs.”
Story by Kevin Freiheit // Photos Courtesy of CMSV Athletics
The College of Mount Saint
Vincent men’s soccer team is making
a name for themselves around the
league. The Dolphins have won 10 of
their first 12 games and are looking to
continue their success into the Skyline
tournament.
By rattling off nine consecutive
victories to begin the season, CMSV
has become a team to beat this year.
The Dolphins have outscored their
opponents 38-9 this season and have
shutout the opponent seven times.
“We came in looking good and
energetic and wanted to prove a
name for ourselves,” said sophomore
midfielder Matthew Samaan. The
Dolphins have done just that, as they
continue to pile up more victories.
“We had a great start to the
season,” said head coach Nate Kalin,
“We have a young team, so it’s very
encouraging.” Kalin is in his first
season as head coach of the Dolphins.
Prior to this season, he spent six years
18
as head coach of NYU-poly,
where he led the Jays to
some of their best seasons in
program history.
Now, Kalin has brought
immediate
results
to
CMSV, and other teams are
beginning to take notice.
The Dolphins have quickly
come together and are
becoming a tough team to
beat. “It’s a combination of
a change in attitude and the
direction of the program,”
Kalin said,
“We believe we can play with
anybody. We have the ability, the
drive, to be successful.”
The fast start for the Dolphins has
not only helped the team’s confidence,
but also helped their mentality.
“We won nine straight to start the
season,” said freshman defender Nick
Benitez, “It was exhilarating going
through that.”
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