Soccer

Fox Chapel’s Taylor Wilkinson celebrates with Sydney Schutzman and Emily McKee after scoring against North Allegheny on Sept. 13.

Selfless style has Fox Chapel girls back on path to playoff berth

September 30, 2023

Emily McKee has spent her freshman season keeping her eyes out for her teammates. When the Fox Chapel girls soccer team goes on the attack, players are always looking to find different ways to create strong scoring opportunities.

Shady Side Academy’s Amir Awais celebrates with Drew McKim after scoring against Deer Lakes on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Fox Chapel.

High school roundup for Sept. 28, 2023: Shady Side Academy takes care of Deer Lakes in clash of top 2A teams

September 29, 2023

Drew McKim scored a hat trick as Shady Side Academy earned a season split with Deer Lakes with a 6-2 boys soccer victory in Section 2-2A on Thursday night.

Canon-McMillan and Norwin prepare to play a Section 2-4A boys soccer game on Thursday night in North Huntingdon.

Canon-McMillan boys soccer scores upset of No. 3 Norwin

September 28, 2023

Both boys soccer teams had given up 10 goals coming into their latest Section 2-4A matchup.

Kiski Area’s Sophia Hranica battles for possession during a game against Obama Academy on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Cupples Stadium onn the South Side.

Kiski Area girls soccer showing ‘bit of consistency’

September 27, 2023

Kiski Area’s girls soccer team came into this season knowing it would go through some growing pains.

Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne battles Plum’s Brenden Akut for possession during their game on Aug. 31.

Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Franklin Regional’s Bayne puts best foot forward in 2 sports

Joey Bayne has tried just about every sport.

Riverview’s Mary Quinlan battles Springdale’s Hailey Marchlewski for possession during their game last Thursday at Riverside Park in Oakmont.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 27, 2023: Girls soccer section contenders to square off in Class A

September 26, 2023

The logjam atop WPIAL Section 1-A girls soccer might be clearer after Wednesday’s action on the pitch … or not.

Andi Householder and her Burrell teammates will host Knoch on Monday in a battle for second place in the section.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 25, 2023: Peters Township hosting Canon-McMillan in girls soccer showdown

September 24, 2023

Now that we are into the second half of section play in WPIAL girls soccer, there are a definitive top two teams being chased by others in many of the district sections.

North Allegheny goalkeeper Dante Accamando makes a diving save against Seneca Valley on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in McCandless.

Trib HSSN girls, boys soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 24, 2023

WPIAL soccer rankings

Chartiers Valley girls sosccer coach Dave Zinski

New coach hopes to bring stability to Chartiers Valley girls soccer program

Stability is key for a successful program. This is exactly what first-year coach Dave Zinski is looking to bring to the Chartiers Valley girls soccer program.

Despite challenges, Chartiers Valley boys soccer stays in contention

There have been many different obstacles the Chartiers Valley boys soccer program has faced this season, but the Colts have stayed positive as they’ve been challenged by potential roadblocks.

Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent
Injuries can’t slow TJ boys soccer team
Sam Wessel competes for the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team during the 2023 season. With a talented roster stacked with 10 returning starters from last year’s WPIAL quarterfinalist, the Jaguars — despite the injuries — won six of their first seven games and were 4-1 in Section 3-3A behind Bethel Park (6-0) and Ringgold (5-1). <strong> Story, Page 26</strong>

Thomas Jefferson boys soccer overcomes injuries to get off to strong start

Thomas Jefferson, expected to be a contender for a section title in boys soccer, found itself reeling from injuries in the first month of the season.

Sewickley Academy’s Andrew Caridad is a senior member of the Panthers this season.

Despite graduation losses, Sewickley Academy boys soccer off to fast start

The 2023 season would be considered a time to rebuild for most soccer programs after losing nine seniors to graduation.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pine-Richand’s Mark Cashman battles Norwin’s George Bunovich for a header during a playoff game last season.

Pine-Richland boys soccer ramps up defense, gets back in playoff chase

September 23, 2023

In the last couple weeks, the Pine-Richland boys soccer team put itself back into the conversation for a playoff spot with three consecutive shutouts.

Plum goalkeeper Owen Zalewski makes a save against Franklin Regional on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Plum.

Plum boys soccer passes tests in 1st round of section play

It wasn’t easy — Raf Kolankowski would be the first one to say it never is — but the Plum boys soccer team passed all of its tests in the first cycle of Section 4-3A play and sits at the top of the standings in its quest for another section championship.

Norwin’s Evelyn Moore carries the ball past Latrobe’s Ella Bullava during a game last season.

Norwin notebook: Seniors make impact in girls soccer win

The Norwin girls soccer team made the most of senior night.

North Allegheny’s Arnav Patel celebrates with Zach Nash after scoring against Seneca Valley on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in McCandless.

North Allegheny boys soccer team living up to standards set by 2nd-year coach

This is year two for Manuel Montero, and the North Allegheny boys soccer coach says there’s a much greater comfort level for the team this fall, and it shows.