Suspense, but no Cinderellas, at Final Four
Maria Burns OrtizThere will be impressive amounts of talent and experience on display this weekend in Cary, N.C. Just don't look for any potential Cinderellas to add to the drama at the 2009 College Cup Final Four, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Wake takes aim at fourth straight Final Four
Maria Burns OrtizWake Forest's seniors have yet to play a season that didn't end in the College Cup Final Four, and they aren't interested in changing that trend now, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Sweet Sixteen lineup comprised of familiar names
Maria Burns OrtizThe men's soccer NCAA tournament has seen some minor upsets, but for the most part the traditional powers have reached the Sweet Sixteen, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Vetting the contenders (and others) for the Cup
Maria Burns OrtizOn the cusp of this year's men's College Cup, Akron has to be considered the favorite. But don't overlook a hardened Maryland team or locals North Carolina and Wake Forest, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009ACC rife with talent, but who's the best?
Maria Burns OrtizThe ACC is irrefutably the best men's soccer conference in the country -- top to bottom. But with such a dominant assembly of teams, it's anyone's guess who emerges as the leader of the pack.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Multitalented Boggs leads surging Bulls
Maria Burns OrtizSouth Florida's start has been keyed by explosive forward Zak Boggs, who's proven he can excel at pretty much anything he puts his mind to, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Maryland looks like the favorite for the College Cup
Maria Burns OrtizWith the 2009 college season nearing kickoff, defending champion Maryland still looks like the cream of the crop, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2009Tracy adds Hermann to lengthy list of accolades
Maria Burns OrtizWake Forest and Marcus Tracy missed out on a repeat national title, but the senior forward can take solace in winning the Hermann Trophy, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009Another Wake title is looking inevitable
Maria Burns OrtizAfter it destroyed South Florida, another Wake Forest triumph in the College Cup looks inevitable, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008South Florida earns shot at Wake Forest
Maria Burns OrtizThe reward for South Florida's run into the Elite Eight? A matchup against odds-on favorite Wake Forest, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008All to play for as NCAA Tournament field is set
Maria Burns OrtizOn the eve of the NCAA Tournament, Maria Burns Ortiz takes a look at who's hot and which teams will surprise in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Regular season closing with a bang
Maria Burns OrtizWith the regular season wrapping up, Maria Burns Ortiz takes a look at the story lines in men's college soccer.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Only five undefeated teams remain
Maria Burns OrtizWith the season in high gear, Maria Burns Ortiz takes a look at how things are shaking out with one month left.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008ACC remains the dominant conference
Maria Burns OrtizThe ACC remains the dominant force in men's college soccer. Maria Burns Ortiz gives us an overview of the conferences.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008White's quest for two among the stories to follow
Maria Burns OrtizWith the men's college season set to get under way, Maria Burns Ortiz looks at the story lines to follow.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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