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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland draws visit to Northern Illinois in NCAA first round

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland draws visit to Northern Illinois in NCAA first round

| November 18, 2021 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — For the first time in seven years, Oakland watched its name pop up on the board for the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer College Cup Tournament. The unranked Golden Grizzlies, fresh off both a regular season and tournament titles within the Horizon League, drew Northern Illinois Illinois for a first-round matchup in […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Unfinished Business: Oakland’s Noah Jensen looks to lead Golden Grizzlies to one final moment of glory

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Unfinished Business: Oakland’s Noah Jensen looks to lead Golden Grizzlies to one final moment of glory

| November 17, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS  — Every time Noah Jensen touches the ball, those around Oakland University’s men’s soccer program believes that something could — and often will — happen. The Oakland super senior has been more than a key cog in Oakland’s engine during his career — the super […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: For the ages, Oakland rallies back from three-goal deficit to down league-leader Cleveland State

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: For the ages, Oakland rallies back from three-goal deficit to down league-leader Cleveland State

| October 11, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS  — Like the flip of a switch. After trailing Horizon League-leading Cleveland State 3-0 after nearly 68 minutes of play Saturday, Oakland University roared back with an improbable four goals in the final 22:02 in the Golden Grizzlies’ 4-3 Homecoming victory over the Vikings. The […]

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USL LEAGUE TWO SOCCER: Flint City Bucks open up 2021 campaign with 3-1 victory over Toledo Villa

USL LEAGUE TWO SOCCER: Flint City Bucks open up 2021 campaign with 3-1 victory over Toledo Villa

| May 16, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — Nearly two years later, an exhibition season, a delayed college campaign, and plenty of waiting — and finally the Flint City Bucks have begun their title defense of the 2019 USL-League Two North American title. The Bucks, in their third year in Flint after relocating […]

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MEN’S SOCCER: Flint City Bucks post encore shutout to complete unbeaten exhibition schedule with 3-0 shutout of Inter Detroit FC

MEN’S SOCCER: Flint City Bucks post encore shutout to complete unbeaten exhibition schedule with 3-0 shutout of Inter Detroit FC

| October 19, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — After going unbeaten in August and September during its exhibition schedule, the Flint City Bucks came back on stage Saturday for an encore performance. The Bucks controlled play at Flint Atwood Stadium and walked away with a resounding 3-0 shutout of Inter Detroit FC. Different […]

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Flint City Bucks wrap up exhibition season with another impressive victory

Flint City Bucks wrap up exhibition season with another impressive victory

| September 27, 2020 | Comments (0)

Rebels FC final victim in perfect 6-0-0 campaign BY DAN STICKRADT CORRESPONDENT dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — Another opponent, another impressive win. The Flint City Bucks capped their 2020 six-game exhibition schedule with a 4-0 shutout Sunday at Kettering University’s historic Atwood Stadium, this time the victim was the Rebels FC. Flint City scored a […]

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Flint City Bucks ‘wascher’ away Detroit United for another clean sheet

Flint City Bucks ‘wascher’ away Detroit United for another clean sheet

| September 20, 2020 | Comments (0)

DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — During most of his soccer career, Javier Steinwascher has spent most of his field time in the midfield setting up teammates or up top finding the back of the net. Sunday, his skillset found a new home. Returning the Flint City Bucks after a two-week hiatus, […]

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Tambe’s hat trick leads unbeaten Flint City Bucks past Livonia City

Tambe’s hat trick leads unbeaten Flint City Bucks past Livonia City

| September 13, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — This time around, the Flint City Bucks floored the pedal from the opening kickoff. This time around, the Bucks refused to take the pedal off the metal. Ayuk Tambe, who scored the game-winner during the Bucks’ U.S. Soccer—League II North American title game last August, […]

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Flint City Bucks find right ‘Channell’ to sail past Inter Detroit FC

Flint City Bucks find right ‘Channell’ to sail past Inter Detroit FC

| September 6, 2020 | Comments (0)

DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — Apparently, Tyler Channell still has his touch. His scoring touch that is. Channell, a 2011 Troy Athens graduate and 2016 Saginaw Valley State University grad, was back to his old ways Sunday afternoon at Flint’s Atwood Stadium. Channell scored what proved to be the game-winner in […]

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Flint City Bucks get defensive on Carpathia in 2-1 win

Flint City Bucks get defensive on Carpathia in 2-1 win

| August 30, 2020 | Comments (0)

DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — A team is only as good as its defense. For the Flint City Bucks, that defense has been pretty sterling after two weeks of exhibition play. The defending US Soccer-League 2 North American champions have only yielded only 14 shots on frame after two matches and […]

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Flint City Bucks regain form on the pitch with shutout of Midwest United

Flint City Bucks regain form on the pitch with shutout of Midwest United

| August 23, 2020 | Comments (0)

DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — Sunday’s soccer match didn’t mean anything towards any type of standings, cup or tournament. But for the players, coaches and management, it meant the world to be back out on the pitch again. The Flint City Bucks, the 2019 U.S. Soccer League II North American champions, […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Morrell’s goal helps Oakland defeat Michigan State for first time since 2014

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Morrell’s goal helps Oakland defeat Michigan State for first time since 2014

| October 23, 2019 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — A year ago, Luke Morrell earned Horizon League All-Freshman Team honors after a solid debut collegiate campaign. The sophomore from Plainwell, Mich., added to his resume on Tuesday night. Morrell scored in the 46th minute and Oakland University’s defense made it stand in a […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland rebounds to rout IUPUI

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland rebounds to rout IUPUI

| October 13, 2019 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan Snapchat: Dan.Stickradt   ROCHESTER HILLS — Quite a reversal act. Just three days after an embarrassing first half against Western Michigan University where Oakland University allowed three first-half goals in a 3-2 loss, the Golden Grizzlies rebounded in a major way Saturday. Hosting IUPUI in […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Western Michigan holds off Oakland

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Western Michigan holds off Oakland

| October 12, 2019 | Comments (0)

— STAFF REPORTS  ROCHESTER HILLS — Three different players scored first-half goals and Western Michigan University held on for a 3-2 non-conference victory Wednesday over host and inter-state rival Oakland University at the OU Soccer Complex. It was the third straight win for the Bronchos (7-4-0), while Oakland slipped to 5-4-2. It also marked the third […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland trips up Cleveland State in Horizon League opener

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland trips up Cleveland State in Horizon League opener

| September 18, 2019 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan Snapchat: Dan.Stickradt   ROCHESTER HILLS — Eric Pogue believes the Horizon League is void of a dominant side this season and that from top-to-bottom there’s not much difference between the nine teams in the conference. Oakland University was witness to that Saturday night in their […]

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USL SOCCER: Flint City Bucks overcome odds to win fourth national championship

USL SOCCER: Flint City Bucks overcome odds to win fourth national championship

| August 5, 2019 | Comments (0)

Tambe’s OT blast sends FCB to glory BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan   FLINT – A storied franchise with a resume rivaled by few in its league, the Flint City Bucks captured their fourth national crown Saturday under rare circumstances. Forced to go 2-0-1 in their final three regular season […]

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PDL SOCCER: Michigan Bucks trip Sockers to advance to PDL North American finals for fifth time

PDL SOCCER: Michigan Bucks trip Sockers to advance to PDL North American finals for fifth time

| July 30, 2016 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans PONTIAC — As the most successful franchise of the U.S.L. Premier Development League over the past two decades, the Michigan Bucks added to its storied lore Saturday night at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas. The top-seeded Bucks, champions of the Central Conference, tripped up the Midland-Dessa (Tx.) Sockers, […]

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PLOA SOCCER: Oakland FC fends off Grand Rapids

PLOA SOCCER: Oakland FC fends off Grand Rapids

| May 15, 2016 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Far from a thing of beauty, the inaugural home opener for the Oakland County FC is in the records books and so is the franchise’s first-ever victory. Oakland County FC opened up play in the 12-team Premier League of America Saturday night at Rochester […]

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