Men's Soccer: Simon Fraser Featured in New York Times
Simon Fraser takes a 19-1-1 record into Thursday's national semifinal (Photo by Michael Chen)
Simon Fraser takes a 19-1-1 record into Thursday's national semifinal (Photo by Michael Chen)

Thursday, November 29, 2012

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

EVANS, Ga. - The Canadian flag will flap in the breeze. The echoes of “O Canada” will waft through the stadium. Canada’s maple leaf emblem will garnish players’ jerseys, and their fans will futilely hunt for poutine — French fries covered in gravy and cheese, a favorite Canadian dish — at concession stands during the Division II men’s soccer Final Four.

This could all unfold Thursday. Simon Fraser (19-1-1), the only Canadian university that belongs to the N.C.A.A., will play Saginaw Valley (Mich.) State (17-2-4) in a national semifinal. It is seeking to become the first team from Canada to win one of the N.C.A.A.’s championships. Lynn (18-2-1) faces Mercyhurst (17-5-1) in the opening semifinal.

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