When and Where:
September 1, 2026 – Patchogue, NY - John A. Danzi Stadium
Records:
St. Joseph's (L.I.) 0-0-1
New Paltz 0-0-1
The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) men's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 2-2 draw against New Paltz at home on Tuesday afternoon.
Top Performers
- Junior Jack Deutsch led the team with one goal, one assist, two shots, and one shot on goal.
- Senior Liam McDermott scored his first goal with the Golden Eagles and had three shots, with one shot on goal.
- Junior Jack Pulisic recorded one assist, two shots, and one shot on goal.
- Sophomore Dean Burchard made four saves and allowed two goals.
How It Happened
- New Paltz jumped ahead taking an early 2-0 advantage in the first half.
- The Hawks generated steady offensive pressure throughout the match, outshooting the Golden Eagles 5-2.
- Deutsch found the back of the net to score the first goal for St. Joseph's- L.I.
- SJLI continued strong on offensive with a McDermott goal to tie the match in the 79th minute.
- Neither team was able to score for the remainder of the second half, resulting in a 2-2 tie.
By the Numbers
- St. Joseph's outshot New Paltz 10-8, but the Hawks held a 6-5Â advantage in shots on goal.
- Both teams recorded five corner kicks each.
- New Paltz made three saves
- The Hawks had three yellow cards, while the Golden Eagles had two yellows and a red card.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles return to action on Saturday, September 5, as they host Cortland at 11:00 AM.
