Soccer in South Carolina

There is a lot of anticipation and excitment for the fall men’s soccer season at Furman University. Yes, the Paladins did lose arguably their best player, when Lawrenceville, GA, defender Walker Zimmerman opted to pass on the rest of his eligibility after being a student for three semesters. But there are eight starters slated to […]

S.C. Soccer. Bradlee Baladez, who completed his junior season for the South Carolina men’s soccer team in early November, has signed a professional contract with MLS club FC Dallas. Baladez, a native of Dallas, was signed as a Homegrown Player. The 6-1 forward was an all-conference and NSCAA All-South honoree this past season. In his […]

10th Annual Carolina Challenge Cup The first few years you organize a week-long series of games it is called an “event.” If all goes well, and it continues after five years you have earned the right to call it a “premier event.” Ten years and still going, you call that a “tradition.” Such is the […]

Furman’s Zimmerman Poised To Take ‘Next Step’. Leaving school early for a professional soccer career worked out well for Clint Dempsey and for Ricardo Clark. Walker Zimmerman hopes it will work out for him as well. All indications are that Zimmerman, a sophomore from Georgia, has a bright future as a pro. He recently signed […]

Former Paladin Named US Soccer Male Athlete Of Year. Clint Dempsey has kicked a lot of soccer balls since he kicked one for the Furman Paladins. The Nacogdoches, Texas, native left Furman after his junior season to turn professional. That journey has taken him on a tour of the United States with the New England […]

Major Comeback Ended With Winthrop BSC Title Once again the old adage, “a 2-0 lead is a dangerous lead” was proven to be true. Coastal Carolina, nationally ranked and riding a 15-game winning streak, held a 2-0 halftime lead over Winthrop in the Big South men’s championship game. The Chanticleers had control of the game. […]

Former Player Steps Up To Help Fund Fieldhouse Doug Allison is proud of the people who have come through Furman University’s men’s soccer program during his 18-year coaching tenure at the school. While he’s contributed to the on-field development of world-class players like Ricardo Clark and Clint Dempsey, Allison’s pride extends beyond the boundaries of […]

Clemson Tigers Still Looking For An ACC Win. It is often difficult to find progress just in won-loss records. Unfortunately, when you are keeping score, wins and losses are important. The Clemson Tigers have played their last 44 ACC games and come off the field without a win. Forty-four consecutive losses in conference play. A […]