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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Russell Payne is approaching his fifth season as Northwestern men’s soccer coach. The Columbia, Maryland, native has led the Wildcats to their first back-to-back winning seasons since 2013-14.

Men’s Soccer: Russell Payne strives to build ‘national-championship-level’ program at Northwestern

March 9, 2025

Northwestern men’s soccer coach Russell Payne contends that he narrowly advanced past his preliminary Zoom interviews in the spring of 2021. Before Payne took on a dream job in the Big Ten, the former...

Senior midfielder Collin McCamy lines up for a free kick against Penn State on Sunday.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern trounces Penn State 4-1 in regular season finale

November 3, 2024

As Northwestern stepped onto the pitch for its regular season finale against Penn State on Sunday, an eerie backdrop greeted coach Russell Payne’s squad at Martin Stadium. The temporary facility’s...

Sophomore midfielder Tyler Glassberg with the ball in a game earlier this season.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls 2-0 at No. 1 Ohio State

October 27, 2024

During its first matchup with the nation’s top-ranked squad since Sept. 17, 2017, Northwestern didn’t shy away from pushing the action in the opening half against No. 1 Ohio State Friday night. The...

Sophomore defender Bryant Mayer fights for the ball against Michigan Friday. Mayer had an assist in NU's 1-0 win.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern knocks off No. 18 Michigan 1-0 in first ranked win of Payne era

October 20, 2024

As Northwestern took on No. 18 Michigan Friday night in Martin Stadium, graduate student defender Bryce LeBel trotted into newfound territory ahead of kickoff on Senior Night. The Louisville transfer said...

Sophomore midfielder Tyler Glassberg dribbles down the wing.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern battles to goalless draw against Wisconsin

October 16, 2024

Four days after securing its first conference points in a 2-1 comeback victory over Rutgers, Northwestern returned to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium for a Tuesday night tilt against Wisconsin.  While...

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