After an incredibly successful preliminary year, this fall marked the first official season of Men’s Club Soccer as a recognized club sport. We finished the season with a 5-1 record, including huge victories over rivals Carleton and St. Olaf, as well as historic wins against St. Thomas and the UNW Development Team. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support we received from donors last year, which helped fund our away games in Northfield, the purchase of new jerseys, and better equipment for training.
For the upcoming Fall 2024 season, the Macalester White Squirrels have been accepted into the Upper Midwest Collegiate Soccer League, a Division 1 league that brings a higher level of competition and exciting new opportunities for the club. We are so proud of the community we’ve built here at Macalester, and we can’t wait to take it to the next level.
We’re also incredibly excited to welcome a new member to the Macalester soccer community: the Clementines (Women’s/Gender-Inclusive Club Soccer)! During our season, the two clubs hosted multiple events together—our favorite was the first annual Club Soccer Halloween Costume Game, where both teams mixed together for a Ghosts vs. Vampires showdown and competed for candy!
Your support will help both the White Squirrels and the greater Macalester soccer community as we continue to grow and excel. Interest in club soccer at Macalester has grown dramatically since our founding, and with a new league, rising participation, and extended travel opportunities—like a potential nationwide tournament in Arizona—our expenses have grown as well.
We’re hoping to raise around $3,000 to help cover extended travel, new equipment, league fees, and tournament costs. Any contribution is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your continued support of our growing soccer community!
