This year, the Dutchman soccer season will begin
early with an international flavor. The Garnet's returning players will
compete in matches in Holland, Belgium. and Germany from August 13 to 22. The team will return to campus for the
traditional pre-season workouts before scrimmaging with junior college
powerhouse Ulster Community College.
The 2004 campaign begins on September 4th with the four-team
Union-Rensselaer Classic.
“The team should be more match-ready and
experienced than any other time in my eight seasons here,” said head coach Jeff
Guinn, who has guided the Dutchmen to three consecutive winning seasons. “My hope is that it will translate into our
most successful year yet.”
Union is 28-21-7 over the last three years
including last season's record of 9-7-1.