Beyar and Decker make All-MAAC teams

Stags defensive backs, Carly Beyar and Alyssa Decker were both named to All-MAAC teams in the awards ceremony on Thursday. Beyar was named to the All-MAAC rookie team with her defensive prowess and 2 goals scored (second on the team) and Decker was named to the Second team for her defensive play. It is Beyar's first career award by the MAAC and Decker's third. It is the first time Decker has not been named to the First team in her career.

I am shocked that Kelly Boudreau was not named to nay team despite her 11 shutouts. Pre-season player of the year Jasmin Corniel was also left off all the teams. Freshmen Shannon Fay and Jac Ley were also snubbed from the rookie team despite being on the upper level of the team in goals and points.

The team concludes their season as they host Harvard in a make-up game that is scheduled for November 11th.

Princeton 2 Fairfield 0

The Fairfield Stags women's soccer team (4-5-1) were shut out again this time at the hands of the Princeton Tigers (5-3). Click for a complete recap and boxscore.

The Least You Should Know:
-Kelly Boudreau had 11 saves in the contest 9 of those came in the first half. The Stags were out shot 10-1 in the first half and 17-4 in the game.

-With this shut out the Stags haven't scored a goal in 290 minutes! They have not touched net in nearly 2 weeks.

-The Stags offensive stars including preseason player of the year Jasmin Corniel, 2009 preseason player of the year Nicole Cavallaro, and Casey Frobey each have only one goal on the season.

I'm really worried about the Stags offense this season. After their loss to army their coach pointed out that they do not play an entire game and they are falling out early. The Stags enter MAAC play reeling on the offensive side. This is Princeton and the Stags have never beat Princeton in their program history but I am sure that coach O'Brien was not happy with the team being out shot 10-1 in the first half. Maybe this promising offense needs to get into conference play to be successful but their forwards are STACKED.

Up Next:
The Stags will host Harvard on Tuesday October 5th at 6 PM. The Stags have not scored a goal in over 300 minutes at Lessing Field. Fairfield has also never beaten Harvard with a 0-4-2 career record against the Crimson.

Fairfield Needs a Score

Once again, the Fairfield side of the scoreboard on Lessing Field was lit up by a faint yellow 0. The Fairfield Stag's women's soccer team was shutout for the third time in their last four games. This time they were the victims of the defense of the Black Knights of Army. The squad has been struggling with the home-field advantage and have not scored a goal on campus in over 300 minutes, that's since August 27^{th, four} home games ago. "We have six attacking personality type of players on the field at any one time we definitely should be doing more in the way of sustaining attack," head coach Jim O'Brien said after the loss. The sixth year head coach has seen glimpses of the potential that highlights this team's offensive attack but not throughout the whole game. "We're not putting together long periods of good play," he said. The stats prove it. Fairfield is 0-4 when falling behind but are undefeated when scoring the first goal of the game.

This slumping group does have the talent. When the offense is clicking, they have the talent to be one of the best in the league. The attack of the team is arguably the most experienced group on the field. The forwards are led by the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year, Jasmin Corniel who was also the team's leading scorer just a year ago. The junior was named to the NSCAA All-Northeast Regional team in 2009 which shows the promise that she possesses.

Red shirted senior Casey Frobey brings the experience that any squad vitally needs. The team captain is one of the most successful attackers in program history ranking sixth in points with 72 and career goals with 28.

Also, the Stags welcomed Spenser Allaway back into the lineup on Thursday at Stony Brook. It was her first game since last year and she returned with a bang scoring the game winning goal as the Stags got the road win 3-0 against the Sea Wolves. "She is definitely one of our top players and it's very nice to have her back," O'Brien said. The junior was named to the All-MAAC First team in her sophomore season and will look to increase the Stags offense.

In order for the Stags to tally up the goals they are going to need to have those "long periods of good play" O'Brien mentioned. "We're wasting time," the coach emphasized. The upcoming road will not be as tough as their previous opponents. 2 of their last three shutouts came against Boston College and Army. The Eagles were ranked fifth in the country at that time and the Black Knights have only allowed three goals this season. Two of those were allowed in their previous game versus Brown. The Stags will try to flush away their Lessing Field scoreless drought against Hartford. Will the tides turn for the 4-4 Stags? Watch as they battle the Hawks on Thursday night at 7PM.

Army 1 Fairfield 0

The Fairfield Stags women's soccer team (4-4) were shutout by the Army Black Knights (7-2) this afternoon. The Stags are now 1-3 in home games this year. Click for a complete recap and boxscore.

The Least You Should Know:

-Fairfield has been shutout 3 straight games at home.

-Army is ranked 7th in the NSCAA Mid Atlantic Region

-The Black Knights have only allowed 3 goals all year.

I liked what I saw out of the team in the second half. They came out aggressive and really had Army on its heels and almost tied up the game but Jasmin Corniel's shot was saved by a diving Alex Lostetter to keep the lead. I am a little worried about the Stag's offense and how can you not be. They haven't scored a goal at home for over 300 minutes and have been shutout in three of their last 4 games. O'Brien says it's because they don't play a full game and I agree. They are 0-4 when trailing this season but undefeated when they score the first goal.

Up Next:

The Stags will take on the Hartford Hawks on Thursday at 7 PM.

Fairfield 1 Bryant 0

The Fairfield Stags (1-0) defeated the Butler Bulldogs (0-1) on the road by a single goal. For a full box score click here.

-The lone goal was scored by Preseason player of the year, Jasmine Corniel

-Butler only had one shot to save in the entire game

-Fairfield only allowed one corner kick in the entire matchup.

This is what Fairfield needed to do to start the season. They got a goal from someone who is expected to be there top scorer and they won without two of their starters!

The win snaps a 2 year losing streak in season openers.

I hope their defense can play the same way.