2024-2025 Men's Soccer News

Luc Haller (right) is one of 23 freshmen eligible to return for the Trappers next season after Northwest came up just short in its playoff home match against LCCC in a shootout. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER MEN END YEAR IN SHOOTOUT

October 24, 2024

Postseason soccer did not disappoint at Trapper Field on Saturday afternoon, as the Northwest College men’s soccer team battled Laramie County Community College to a 1-1 tie through overtime, before the Golden Eagles defeated the Trappers 5-3 in a shootout in the first round of the postseason.

Pedro Miguel Vilaca Teixeira (right) tries to find his way around a Western Nebraska defender Friday. The Trappers finished the regular season as the No. 4 seed in Region IX. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
ENDING ON A HIGH NOTE

October 17, 2024

Needing a win to break into the postseason the Northwest College men’s soccer team did that and more, earning a pair of wins over the top teams in Region IX on the final weekend.

Luc Haller strikes a ball on the edge of the box during the men’s win over Lamar on Monday. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
MEN'S SOCCER FIGHTS BACK FROM EARLY DEFICITS

October 10, 2024

Two early deficits did not sink the Northwest College men’s soccer team once again, as the Trappers fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Central Wyoming on Saturday and defeated Lamar Community College 3-2 on Monday.

Enrique Martinez Collado shoots early in the second half against Trinidad in September. The Trapper men split a pair of contests despite scoring 10 goals in two matches on the road. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
MEN'S SOCCER SPLITS HIGH SCORING MATCHES

October 03, 2024

The Northwest College men’s soccer team split a pair of high-scoring road contests last week. Northwest lost to Casper College on a last minute penalty 4-3 on Friday, before rebounding against Gillette College and winning via a last minute Shota Akima goal 7-6 on Saturday.

Shota Akima watches his shot fly towards the net during the Trapper’s match against Otero on Saturday. Northwest and Otero played to a scoreless draw in Powell. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
NWC MEN UNBEATEN IN HOME CONTESTS

September 26, 2024

Another weekend of tests was presented to the Northwest College men’s soccer team on Friday and Saturday at Trapper Field, as the Trappers defeated Trinidad State College 3-0 before battling in a scoreless draw against Otero College 0-0.

Pedro Miguel Vilaca Teixeira (left), pictured in a previous game against North Idaho, capped off the scoring for the Trappers against Central Wyoming on Friday in a 3-0 win. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER MEN WIN EXHIBITION AGAINST CENTRAL

September 19, 2024

Taking a quick break from conference action the Northwest College men’s soccer team went on the road for an exhibition match against a Region IX foe on Friday, defeating Central Wyoming 3-0.

Luc Haller passes the ball while being surrounded by North Idaho defenders. Northwest will head to Riverton this Friday to take on Central Wyoming. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPERS CONTINUE EARLY SEASON DRAWS

September 12, 2024

Getting out in front of the home fans on Friday and Saturday the Northwest College rodeo team experienced highs and lows at the Trapper Stampede.

Tyler McCarthy stretches out to try and play a ball past the Rocky Mountain keeper in a preseason scrimmage. Northwest started the season with a win and a draw on the road last week. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER MEN BATTLE IN FIRST GAMES

August 29, 2024

Early goals put the Northwest College men’s soccer team on the back foot throughout the first two games of the regular season. However, the Trappers showed their resiliency, battling back for a 3-1 win over Mohave Community College on Thursday and a 3-3 draw against Western Nebraska Community College on Friday.

The Trapper wall jumps up to block a free kick during the scrimmage against Rocky Mountain. From left: Harrison Lloyd, Nick Hertling, Djordy Lefevere and Tetsuya Emura. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPERS LEARN ON MONTANA TRIP

August 22, 2024

Three games over four days proved to be a learning experience for the Northwest College men’s soccer team, rotating nearly 30 players in scrimmages against Rocky Mountain College, Carroll College and the University of Providence in a Montana road trip.

The Northwest College volleyball team finished at the top in academics for the Trappers last year, as five teams and 43 athletes received recognition for their academic excellence. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER TEAMS LEAD IN 2023-24 ACADEMICS

August 13, 2024

Five Northwest College teams and 43 individuals were named to the NJCAA All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 season, capping off a successful academic year for the Trappers.

Returning sophomore Pedro Nunez (left) battles against incoming freshman Nick Hertling from Germany. The Northwest men will compete in three scrimmages over four days starting Saturday. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPERS BOAST LARGE FRESHMAN CLASS

August 08, 2024

After a strong 2023 campaign, the Northwest College men’s soccer team will be looking to take the next step, returning eight players from a team that placed second in Region IX and fell short in the playoff semifinal last season.

Northwest College hosted its end of year Trapper Awards ceremony in April, with athletes garnering awards throughout the evening to wrap up the 2023-24 school year.
TRAPPERS HONORED WITH YEAR END AWARDS

May 23, 2024

Northwest College hosted its end of year Trapper Awards ceremony in April, with athletes garnering awards throughout the evening to wrap up the 2023-24 school year.