It wasn't explicitly stated that this means he will step down as head coach of men's soccer, but either way I thought this was worth posting here

Joe Bergin Named Athletic Director at Marietta

QuoteOn Wednesday, Marietta College President Kathleen Poorman Dougherty announced the appointment of Joe Bergin '86 as the Pioneers' next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Bergin will take over for Larry Hiser who is retiring in May after 18 years leading the Pioneers' athletic department.

"Joe has proven to be a strong leader and effective mentor for both coaches and students," Dr. Dougherty said. "He has multiple talents and background experiences, not only in athletics, but as a leader, as a relationship builder and as an astute decision-maker — these are excellent qualifications for this position. He is committed to bringing a data-driven and student-centered approach to our athletics programs."

Bergin returned to his alma mater in 2013 as head men's soccer coach for the Pioneers. During his time leading the Marietta men's team, Bergin has become the program's winningest coach.

"Our team is very excited that Coach Bergin will take his leadership skills to the next level and lead Marietta's athletics program, but we are also happy that he will continue to coach the team," said Dillon Meagle '27, a Management major/Finance minor who plays the wing position.

Bergin becomes only the seventh athletic director at Marietta College in nearly 100 years, following in the footsteps of Don Drumm (1929-60), William O. Whetsel (1960-69), Joe McDaniel (1970-79), J. Phillip Roach (1980-89), Debbie Lazorik (1989-2007), and Larry Hiser (2008-26). Bergin brings a wealth of athletic experience to the position, both as a player and a coach, and he also is an adjunct professor in the Department of Business and Economics.

Another Atlantic East school joining Pratt in moving to a new conference with the CUNYAC schools.  This time, it's Saint Elizabeth University, the first that is in New Jersey, not one of the five boroughs

Saint Elizabeth University to Join New DIII Conference with CUNYAC Schools Plus Pratt in 27-28

QuoteSaint Elizabeth University (SEU) will join nine Division III institutions, eight of whom are current members of the CUNY Athletic Conference, to help establish a newly expanded NCAA Division III conference set to begin competition in the 2027–28 academic year. This conference, which is currently in the final stages of naming, branding, and incorporation, focuses on institutions in or near New York City.

In 2027-28, the Eagles will begin competition by joining Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College of New York, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, Pratt Institute and York College. Saint Elizabeth, like Pratt, is a current member of the Atlantic East Conference and will end participation in that league at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. Additional expansion is expected.

QuoteSaint Elizabeth, located in Morristown, New Jersey, will bring a total of 12 NCAA Division III sports into the new conference.  The Eagles will compete in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's outdoor track and field, and men's and women's volleyball.  Saint Elizabeth also sponsors STUNT as an NCAA sport.

With the addition of Saint Elizabeth, the new conference's footprint will expand to New Jersey, with the nine current members located within the five boroughs of New York City in Manhattan (Baruch, CCNY, Hunter, John Jay), Brooklyn (Brooklyn, Medgar Evers, Pratt), Queens (York) and the Bronx (Lehman).  Saint Elizabeth has convenient access to Manhattan and the five boroughs and is located on the New Jersey Transit Morristown Line at the Convent Station stop, offering direct access to Penn Station.

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Quote from: Kuiper on March 27, 2026, 07:27:01 PMJohns Hopkins

Hopkins had a down season by their standard last year, finishing 8-7-6, although they did make a run in the Centennial tournament before losing 4-0 to Dickinson in the finals.  Two big road trips to Tennessee and Ohio might have gotten the team off on the wrong foot.  They went 2-2 on the trip, but were winless for the next 6 games after returning.  This season, they mostly stay close to home to start the season.  They drop Rhodes, Sewanee, Kenyon, and Denison, and pick up York and Catholic away and a big set of games on the second weekend hosting Vassar and Washington & Lee.

True. I really think the first two Hop games (York and Catholic) are scrimmages as they are before Labor Day weekend and the schedule has 19 games. I think the NCAA allows teams to begin scheduling competitive games on Aug. 28.

Based on the schedule, I think Hop could go at least 5-1 before its Cent. Conf. schedule. That will be great.

You are correct.  My mistake.  I read that schedule too quickly.  I think I automatically assumed York and Catholic were part of the schedule partly because they were dropping the first four opponents from last season and didn't list any scrimmages in 2025.  They replace them with Shenandoah, Vassar and W&L and drop from 18 games to 17 games this season.

Crazy story out of Rowan University.  Kind of makes you wonder if any DI to DIII transfers in men's soccer have been because of drug test issues (do they even drug test in DI men's soccer?).

Championship Wins Resurface Rowan runner's Doping Allegations

Quotea runner in Rowan University's Track and Field program, won both the 3000-meter and 5000-meter events at this year's NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. In the 5000 meters, the junior from Haddonfield set a meet record with a time of 13:35.55, and won by almost 30 seconds compared to the runner-up.

As [the runner] accepted his award, the second through eighth place competitors stepped off the podium and refused to participate in the group photo thereafter. Instead, they took their own separate picture in protest, Canadian Running Magazine reported.

After that, [the runner] went on to win the 3000 meters by over 10 seconds. Again, his competitors opted to step off the podium rather than take a photo with the 22-year-old.

Why, exactly, were these other students stepping off the podium in protest? It was in response to allegations that [the runner] — a transfer from Division I Iowa State University who joined Rowan this spring — used banned substances in the fall of 2025.

QuoteThe university never publicly released the names or specific reasons for suspension, in compliance with FERPA — a federal law protecting the privacy of student education records — but his sudden absence from team events suggested his involvement. Records can only be released publicly if a release form is signed by individual students.

The Whit attempted to catch up with [the runner], but wasn't able to set up an interview before publishing this article.

A petition started by Emmanuel Leblond, a runner from Johns Hopkins University, has garnered over 750 signatures from collegiate track and field athletes across the country, demanding a full investigation into the doping allegations against [the runner].

Leblond addressed the petition to Shawn Tucker, director of athletics at Rowan University, and Terry Small, commissioner of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC), the collegiate conference Rowan is a part of.

Despite former Western Connecticut (D3) men's soccer player Patrick Agyemang scoring for the USMNT today, they're going to find a way to blame us for that awful 5-2 defeat today to Belgium, right?

I can hear it now:

"Turner wasn't even good enough to be recruited for Muhlenberg!" (for the backstory, see this)

Johns Hopkins

Hopkins had a down season by their standard last year, finishing 8-7-6, although they did make a run in the Centennial tournament before losing 4-0 to Dickinson in the finals.  Two big road trips to Tennessee and Ohio might have gotten the team off on the wrong foot.  They went 2-2 on the trip, but were winless for the next 6 games after returning.  This season, they mostly stay close to home to start the season.  They drop Rhodes, Sewanee, Kenyon, and Denison, and pick up York and Catholic away and a big set of games on the second weekend hosting Vassar and Washington & Lee.

Grinnell College

This is a school that feels like it should do better than it does, even though it has recently had a string of (barely) winning records.  Strong academics, huge endowment, good merit aid.  I suppose it only appeals to a certain type of student and that type of student is also interested in the strong academic liberal arts colleges in the Northeast.  In any event, they probably need a little push to get over the top, but the schedule changes this year won't do them any favors.  They drop Bethel and Buena Vista and add Wisconsin-River Falls, Gustavus Adolphus (which was on the schedule last season, but ended up being cancelled), and Luther as a new Midwest Conference opponent.

Wartburg didn't waste any time naming a successor to Madigan

Wartburg Promotes Assistant Coach Christian Coridon to Head Men's Soccer Coach

QuoteChristian Coridon has been promoted to head men's soccer coach at Wartburg College, John Cochrane, the Lowell J. Walker Athletics Directorship Endowed Chair, announced Wednesday.

"Christian's impact over the course of the last three years in roster development and establishing a winning culture has been significant and he has been a key component in the upward trajectory of our men's soccer program," Cochrane said. "He has a strong commitment to our program and our mission, is an accomplished relationship builder and has a very high ceiling in this profession. We look forward to his influence on the development of the young men in our soccer program and that his leadership will have on our goal to continue to be distinctive in everything that we do."

Coridon, who will begin his duties as head coach immediately, has served as the assistant men's soccer coach at Wartburg since 2023. During that time, he helped guide Wartburg to back-to-back American Rivers Conference Tournament titles and NCAA Tournament berths in 2023 and 2024. Last season, Wartburg earned a share of the regular-season conference title for the first time since 2013.

"It is with great honor, pride, and excitement that I accept the role of head men's soccer coach at Wartburg College. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead a program that, alongside Coach (Mike) Madigan, we have worked hard to restore to national competitiveness over the past three years.

"What makes this opportunity especially meaningful is the chance to continue working with such an outstanding group of young men," Coridon said. "I am eager to build upon the relationships I've developed within our local community and across the state of Iowa, both during my time at Wartburg and through my involvement with the Iowa ODP program."

Coridon also expressed his appreciation for Madigan, who led the Knights for the past nine seasons, and has accepted the head coaching position at Carthage College.

"I am deeply thankful for Coach Madigan's mentorship and the impact he has had on my growth as both a coach and a leader. I am also sincerely grateful to John Cochrane for his belief in me and for the opportunity to lead this program into its next chapter," said Coridon.
 
In his role as assistant coach, Coridon was responsible for game-by-game analysis, one-on-one training, recruiting and day-to-day operations.

Coridon came to Wartburg from Wheeling University, where he served as an assistant coach for two seasons. During his tenure, the Cardinals showed marked improvement and reached the Mountain East Conference (MEC) Semifinals in 2022.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Coridon was born to Haitian parents and grew up in New Jersey, where he played for Match Fit Academy and West Windsor Barcelona. He went on to play four seasons at Robert Morris University (NCAA Division I). Coridon also played stints with the Haiti U-23 National Team, the Haiti Futsal National Team, and Real Central New Jersey of USL League Two.

Big news out of the Midwest.  Carthage lures away the head coach of Wartburg

Carthage Names Wartburg HC Mike Madigan as Men's Soccer Head Coach

QuoteCarthage College Athletics is proud to announce the addition of Mike Madigan, a highly accomplished and nationally respected soccer coach, to its staff as the next head coach of the men's soccer program.

Madigan brings nearly a decade of head coaching success at Wartburg College, where he has established the Knights as a perennial contender in one of the nation's most competitive regions. Madigan guided Wartburg to sustained excellence, highlighted by the 2025 American Rivers Conference (ARC) regular season championship and back-to-back ARC Tournament titles in 2023 and 2024. Those postseason runs also resulted in consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, marking one of the most successful stretches in program history.

Under Madigan's leadership, Wartburg has developed both elite competitors and high-achieving students. The program has produced 35 All-Conference selections, eight United Soccer Coaches All-Region honorees, and one All-American. In the classroom, the Knights have led the conference with 141 Academic All-Conference selections during his tenure, including a CoSIDA Academic All-American and three USC Scholar All-Americans.

Madigan's impact meant sustained progress in Waverly. In 2023, he led Wartburg to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 while coaching Brennon Woody to All-American honors and ARC Defensive MVP recognition. That same season, three student-athletes earned Scholar All-America distinction.

Prior to Wartburg, Madigan built a strong foundation as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Macalester College, where he helped guide the Scots to the 2015 MIAC Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. His coaching experience also includes stops at George Washington University, where the Colonials won the Atlantic 10 regular season title, and Shattuck-St. Mary's, where he served as head goalkeeper coach for a nationally recognized program that reached the 2008 U-18 Boys US Youth Soccer National Final.

A Stevens Point, Wisconsin native, Madigan was a standout goalkeeper at Macalester College, earning All-Conference and All-Region honors while helping lead the Scots to three MIAC Championships and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2002. He went on to join the Minnesota Thunder, a USL professional soccer team, as a reserve goalkeeper.

Dickinson posted its spring game schedule on Instagram.

April 18 East Stroudsburg (DII) at 11 am
April 25 Alumni Game at 11 am

Hamline

Hamline had a decent year last season in the MIAC, only losing 1-0 to Augsburg, St. Olaf, Saint John's and Gustavus Adolphus, and starting out the season going 7-0-1.  It will take something special to break through given the strength of their opposition, but they are laying the foundation for success.  This season, they drop Wisconsin-Platteville (their one non-conference tie), Lakeland, Lawrence and Bethany Lutheran and add St. Norbert, University of Northwestern (MN).  Perhaps they decided that 20 games was overkill and left them dragging late in conference play last season.

Wooster

Wooster finished 11-2-6 last season, but lost in the NCAC semifinals in OT to Denison to culminate 4 straight games without a win to close the season, so they'll be looking to take the next step this year.  They drop Waynesburg, Trine, Westminster (PA), and Mount Union and add Juniata, Wilmington, and Capital.

Azusa Pacific receives $1M Anonymous Gift to Fuel Relaunch of Cougar Football

QuoteAzusa Pacific University has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor, providing a monumental boost to the highly anticipated relaunch of the Cougar football program in fall 2026. This transformational contribution will fully fund the program's initial startup costs and first year of operations, ensuring the team is equipped and ready to take the field.

Following a six-year hiatus, the revival of football coincides with a dynamic shift for the university: a strategic transition to NCAA Division III and membership in the prestigious Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCAIC). Operating at the DIII level places significant emphasis on the academic experience for all student athletes, while allowing Cougar Athletics to function with exceptional efficiency, which not only makes the financially sustainable return of football a reality, but also creates the operational capacity for APU to proudly add two new women's sports programs in the near future.

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The Cougars will start their season on Sept. 5 at the University of La Verne, followed by APU's first home game on Sept. 19 against Whittier College.

Regis Names Alex Elia Head Men's Soccer Coach

QuoteA new chapter begins for Regis College men's soccer as Alex Elia has been named the program's next head coach. Elia becomes just the third head coach in program history, ushering in a new era for the Pride.

"The hiring of Alex Elia as the next Regis College Head Men's Soccer Coach heralds a new era of energy and enthusiasm for our program," said Mark Clemente, Associate Athletic Director. "Recognized as one of the brightest and most dedicated rising coaching talents in the region, Alex's impact will extend far beyond the field."

Elia brings a strong blend of collegiate coaching experience, player development expertise, and a background in education to Weston. Most recently, he served as the first assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Endicott College, a role he held from 2016-2018 and again from 2022 to the present.

"His ability to connect with scholar-athletes, coupled with his relentless recruiting work ethic, will play a pivotal role in the program's ascent," Clemente added. "We found that Alex's philosophy in prioritizing student-athlete development as a member of the Regis community will serve as a natural fit in providing the transformational experience that guides student growth at Regis."

Regis welcomes Elia to the community, citing his commitment to student-athlete development both on and off the field, as well as his experience in recruiting and building competitive programs, as key factors in his selection.

During his time at Endicott, Elia played an integral role in all aspects of the program, including recruiting prospective student-athletes, designing training sessions, and coordinating team travel and game-day operations. He also placed a strong emphasis on academic success, mentoring players in achieving their academic and career goals.

In his initial stint with the Gulls from 2016-2018, Elia helped guide the program to back-to-back Commonwealth Coast Conference regular season titles (2016, 2017), a CCC Tournament championship in 2017, and an NCAA Tournament appearance that same season.

Beyond the collegiate level, Elia has extensive experience in player development. He has worked with the Massachusetts Olympic Development Program and served as a head coach with Aztec Soccer Club, focusing on technical and tactical growth while helping players pursue collegiate opportunities.

Elia's background in education further complements his coaching philosophy. He previously worked in the Cambridge Public School District as a physical education and health teacher, working with students from Pre-K through grade 12. He also has experience as a special education educator, reinforcing his commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive environments.

A graduate of Endicott College, Elia earned his Bachelor of Science in sport management while competing as a four-year member of the men's soccer team from 2010 to 2014. A two-year captain, he concluded his career having played in 79 games while totaling 20 points on seven goals and six assists. He led the team in assists in both 2011 and 2012 and paced the squad in goals during his freshman season.

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Big news out of the ASC.  Hardin-Simmons head coach Brad Bankhead, the former long-time head men's soccer coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor, who left for his alma mater, Hardin-Simmons in 2023 and led them to the ASC championship and NCAA Tournament bid in 2024 and 2025, was a member of the DIII Men's Soccer Championship Committee

Dallas Baptist University (DII) Names Brad Bankhead Head Coach of Men's Soccer

QuoteDallas Baptist University has named Brad Bankhead as the new head coach of the DBU men's soccer program. Bankhead brings 19 years of collegiate head coaching experience and 195 career victories to the Patriots, along with a proven record of postseason success that includes five NCAA Tournament appearances, two conference regular-season championships, and four conference tournament titles.
 
"We approached this search with intentionality and prayer, and we believe God has led Brad Bankhead to DBU at the right time," said Director of Athletics Matt Duce. "His leadership, character, and commitment to our mission make him an exceptional fit. We are confident he will build a winning program and advance DBU Men's Soccer in every meaningful way through the development of our men and a strong, enduring culture. We are also honored to welcome his wife, Shannon, and their three children, Mallory, Morgan, and Max, to the DBU Men's Soccer family."
 
Bankhead most recently served as the head coach at Hardin-Simmons University, where he guided the Cowboys to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and consecutive American Southwest Conference Tournament championships in 2024 and 2025. Prior to his time at HSU, Bankhead spent 16 seasons as the head coach at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, building the Crusaders into one of the premier programs in Division III. During his tenure, UMHB earned three NCAA Tournament berths, captured two ASC regular-season championships, and won two conference tournament titles.
 
Throughout his career, Bankhead has established a reputation as an elite developer of talent. His players have earned four All-America honors, 18 All-Region selections, and more than 120 All-American Southwest Conference recognitions. In recent seasons, his success has continued with the development of the ASC Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 and the ASC Co-Midfielder of the Year and Co-Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year in 2025.
 
Before becoming a collegiate head coach, Bankhead served as a volunteer assistant with the Hardin-Simmons men's program and later spent one season as an assistant coach at Cumberland College in Kentucky. He also volunteered with the Hardin-Simmons women's program while serving as the head coach at Abilene High School, where he was named District Coach of the Year in 2005.
 
A 2000 graduate of Hardin-Simmons, Bankhead was a four-year letterman for the Cowboys and earned All-American Southwest Conference honors three times during his playing career. Following graduation, he played one season with the Colorado Springs Stampede of the Professional Development League.

Big news out of the ASC.  Hardin-Simmons head coach Brad Bankhead, the former long-time head men's soccer coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor, who left for his alma mater, Hardin-Simmons in 2023 and led them to the ASC championship and NCAA Tournament bid in 2024 and 2025, was a member of the DIII Men's Soccer Championship Committee

Dallas Baptist University (DII) Names Brad Bankhead Head Coach of Men's Soccer

QuoteDallas Baptist University has named Brad Bankhead as the new head coach of the DBU men's soccer program. Bankhead brings 19 years of collegiate head coaching experience and 195 career victories to the Patriots, along with a proven record of postseason success that includes five NCAA Tournament appearances, two conference regular-season championships, and four conference tournament titles.
 
"We approached this search with intentionality and prayer, and we believe God has led Brad Bankhead to DBU at the right time," said Director of Athletics Matt Duce. "His leadership, character, and commitment to our mission make him an exceptional fit. We are confident he will build a winning program and advance DBU Men's Soccer in every meaningful way through the development of our men and a strong, enduring culture. We are also honored to welcome his wife, Shannon, and their three children, Mallory, Morgan, and Max, to the DBU Men's Soccer family."
 
Bankhead most recently served as the head coach at Hardin-Simmons University, where he guided the Cowboys to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and consecutive American Southwest Conference Tournament championships in 2024 and 2025. Prior to his time at HSU, Bankhead spent 16 seasons as the head coach at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, building the Crusaders into one of the premier programs in Division III. During his tenure, UMHB earned three NCAA Tournament berths, captured two ASC regular-season championships, and won two conference tournament titles.
 
Throughout his career, Bankhead has established a reputation as an elite developer of talent. His players have earned four All-America honors, 18 All-Region selections, and more than 120 All-American Southwest Conference recognitions. In recent seasons, his success has continued with the development of the ASC Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 and the ASC Co-Midfielder of the Year and Co-Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year in 2025.
 
Before becoming a collegiate head coach, Bankhead served as a volunteer assistant with the Hardin-Simmons men's program and later spent one season as an assistant coach at Cumberland College in Kentucky. He also volunteered with the Hardin-Simmons women's program while serving as the head coach at Abilene High School, where he was named District Coach of the Year in 2005.
 
A 2000 graduate of Hardin-Simmons, Bankhead was a four-year letterman for the Cowboys and earned All-American Southwest Conference honors three times during his playing career. Following graduation, he played one season with the Colorado Springs Stampede of the Professional Development League.