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HAVERFORD, Pa. – Following its first Centennial Conference Tournament victory since 2018 on Tuesday night, the Haverford College men's soccer team travels to second-seeded Dickinson for a semifinal matchup Friday, Nov. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Miller Memorial Field in Carlisle, Pa.
The fifth-seeded Fords enter at 14-3-2 overall after defeating Ursinus, 2-1, in Tuesday's first round. Dickinson carries a 9-7-2 record into Friday's contest after finishing conference play at 6-1-2 to earn a first-round bye.
Haverford is unbeaten in its last six matches, going 5-0-1 since an Oct. 10 loss to Dickinson on Walton Field. Friday's rematch offers the Fords an opportunity to return to the conference championship game as they pursue their fifth Centennial title and first since that magical 2018 run.
Moving On
Jonathan D'Amour delivered the deciding goal in Tuesday's victory at Ursinus, finishing a service from Aiden Lee at 81:39 to break a 1-1 tie. Charles Sharp had given Haverford the lead in the 17th minute before the Bears equalized midway through the second half. The Fords finished with a 16-10 advantage in shots and an 8-3 edge in shots on goal, while earning seven corner kicks to Ursinus' three. Thomas Vanni led Haverford with five attempts, and Grayson Benson made two saves as the Scarlet and Black reversed September's regular-season result against the Bears. Haverford has outscored opponents 12-3 during its six-match unbeaten stretch, including three shutouts.
A Look at the Fords
Sharp continues to lead the Haverford attack with 14 goals and five assists for 33 points. The sophomore has recorded a goal or an assist in each of the last seven matches, providing consistent production throughout the Fords' late-season push. Vanni has contributed eight goals and four assists for 20 points, giving Haverford a pair of established scoring threats. Together, Sharp and Vanni have accounted for 22 of the team's 40 goals. D'Amour has added another productive option, scoring in three of Haverford's last four matches. His winner at Ursinus brought his season totals to four goals and nine points. Josh Brown and Connor Gustafson each have two goals and two assists, while John Dowd has supplied a goal and four assists. Lee and Carter Kroenke have each contributed three assists, as has Aaron Park. Haverford averages 2.11 goals and 18.2 shots per game, with 115 corner kicks through 19 contests. The Fords have generated more than twice as many shots as their opponents, holding a 345-169 advantage.
Defending Dominance
Haverford has allowed just 12 goals this season, posting a 0.63 team goals-against average and 11 shutouts. Benson enters Friday with a 12-3-2 record, nine individual shutouts and 43 saves. The junior owns a 0.67 goals-against average and a .796 save percentage across 1,485 minutes. Gustafson, Brown, Kroenke and Max McKinney have started all 19 matches, providing continuity for a group that has surrendered only three first-half goals all season.
The Regular-Season Meeting
Haverford built a 2-0 halftime lead when the teams met Oct. 10 at Walton Field, receiving goals from Sharp and Vanni. Dickinson responded with three unanswered second-half goals to claim a 3-2 victory. Mika Rafidimahavonjy scored just over a minute after halftime, and Timi Omoniwa converted a penalty kick in the 67th minute to tie the contest. Jeremy Sallade supplied the winner at 86:31. Haverford held a 19-15 advantage in shots, while Dickinson earned six corner kicks to the Fords' one. Benson finished with three saves, and Dickinson goalkeeper Gavin Marr recorded four.
Scouting the Red Devils
Dickinson secured the second seed with a 3-1 victory over Muhlenberg in its regular-season finale. Roan Harrington scored twice, while Maxim Temple added a goal as the Red Devils built a three-goal halftime lead. Temple leads Dickinson with five goals and three assists for 13 points. Omoniwa and Harrington have four goals apiece, while Henry Schultz has contributed three goals and an assist. Sallade leads the team with four assists. Marr has handled the majority of the work in goal, recording four shutouts. Dickinson lost just once in nine Centennial matches, with its lone conference defeat coming against top-seeded Johns Hopkins.
Championship Implications
Friday's winner advances to the Centennial Conference championship game Sunday, Nov. 8, against either Johns Hopkins or Muhlenberg. The highest remaining seed will host the final. A Haverford victory paired with a Muhlenberg win would bring the championship game to Walton Field. If Johns Hopkins advances, the final will be played in Baltimore.Friday's semifinal will stream live on the Centennial Conference Digital Network. Live video, statistics and ticket information are available through Haverford's schedule and the conference's championship resources above.
