Despite an early season filled with ups and downs, the Men’s Soccer coach and players have said they have high hopes for the rest of the season.
“The guys are working hard,” head coach Nick Cosentino said. “I think by playoff time we’ll be in good shape. … We have a good core of players.”
The team needs to focus on improving its defense, Cosentino said.
Cosentino has been head coach for Men’s Soccer for 11 years. He said he enjoys coaching new players every season.
“Some coaches may not like it, but to me it’s a challenge,” said Cosentino. “You’ve got a whole new group to work with and find out how to work the pieces to the puzzle.”
“We’re off to a rough start,” said second-year left-back Keitlyn Pruett. “[But] we’re still developing as a team with the short amount of time that we’ve had.”
“We need to improve how we play offensively and defensively,” said midfielder Edgar Obendo, a second-year player.
Men’s Soccer has five regular-season games left to play before the playoffs start on Oct. 26.