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Joe Everett | Monday, November 20, 2017
On a cold Sunday night inside Alumni Stadium, No. 12 seed Notre Dame lost in heartbreaking fashion to No. 20 seed Wisconsin 1-0 in overtime — falling in the Round of 32 of the NCAA championship. While the Irish (11-7-2, 3-3-2 ACC) received a first-round bye courtesy of the their top-16 seed, the Badgers (12-4-5,
Michael Ivey | Monday, November 6, 2017
After losing its final regular season game to the Tar Heels, No. 21 Notre Dame (11-5-2, 3-3-2 ACC) got its revenge Sunday, defeating No.3 North Carolina (14-3-1, 6-1-1) in the ACC Tournament quarterfinal round at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. Notre Dame took the lead early when a header from senior midfielder Blake
Joe Everett | Thursday, November 2, 2017
Playing through the rain Wednesday night at home in Alumni Stadium, No. 21 and seventh-seeded Notre Dame defeated tenth-seeded Pittsburgh 5-0 in the first round of the ACC Tournament. With much of the game played in steady rain and a downpour at points, the Irish (10-5-2, 4-3-2 ACC) weathered the slippery conditions to earn some
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, November 1, 2017
No. 21 Notre Dame will host Pittsburgh on Wednesday at 7p.m. for its first-round action in the ACC championship. The No. 7 seed Irish (9-5-2, 3-3-2 ACC) have won their four previous ACC first round and quarterfinal games at Alumni Stadium. No. 10 seed Pittsburgh (8-9-0, 2-6-0) has yet to win its first ACC tournament
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, October 30, 2017
No. 16 Notre Dame dropped a 3-0 decision to conference-foe and No. 3 North Carolina in its regular season finale Friday night at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. The game was the first the Irish (9-5-2, 3-3-2) played in a week’s span since their previously scheduled game against Michigan State on Tuesday
Michael Ivey | Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Thanks to a second-half offensive outburst, No. 7 Notre Dame claimed a 3-1 victory over No. 24 Michigan in a nonconference matchup Tuesday night at Alumni Stadium. The first half was a battle of defenses. Michigan (7-4-2, 4-1-1 Big Ten) controlled the shot margin during the frame, recording five shots to Notre Dame’s two. Sophomore midfielder Jack
Joe Everett | Wednesday, October 11, 2017
So often in college sports, veteran leadership and production are the best things a team can possess. So far this year for No. 7 Notre Dame, it’s been invaluable. The Irish (9-2-1, 3-1-1 ACC) have relied on their seniors not only for leadership, but also for the team’s main sources of offensive production and defensive performance.
Meagan Bens | Tuesday, October 10, 2017
After toppling No. 5 Clemson on the road, No. 9 Notre Dame faces another test in Big Ten opponent Michigan, who it will host at Alumni Stadium on Tuesday. Playing the Wolverines (7-3-1, 4-1-1 Big Ten) every year, the Irish (8-2-1, 3-1-1 ACC) walked off the field last year with a 2-0 win over Michigan, but Irish head
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, October 9, 2017
Looking for a signature win in a top-10 matchup against No. 5 Clemson on Friday night, No. 9 Notre Dame found it, topping the Tigers 2-1 on the road at Historic Riggs Field. Senior forwards Jon Gallagher and Jeff Farina scored for the Irish (8-2-1, 3-1-1 ACC), who stunned Clemson (8-3-0, 2-3-0 ACC) with a
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, October 2, 2017
No. 7 Notre Dame (6-2-1, 2-1-1 ACC) and conference-foe No. 10 Virginia (6-1-2, 1-1-2) played to a 1-1 tie on Friday night in front of a large crowd at Alumni Stadium. The Irish almost got on the board early during the 10th minute, but a header shot by junior defender Felicien Dumas went wide of