<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://fairfieldstags.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Fairfield University Athletics</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/rss.aspx?path=msoc</link><description>Latest news items for Fairfield University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://fairfieldstags.com/rss?path=msoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Matt Turner Returns To World Cup Play Beginning Friday Night</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/6/12/mens-soccer-matt-turner-returns-to-world-cup-play-beginning-friday-night.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/6/12/mens-soccer-matt-turner-returns-to-world-cup-play-beginning-friday-night.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Matt Turner Action - 2015 Season" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/12/2/Matt_Turner_2015_Web_Action_REVISED.jpg" /><br /><br />FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Former Fairfield University goalkeeper Matt Turner will once again represent his country on the pitch, beginning with the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) playing Paraguay on Friday night in the group stage opener of FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will be played in Los Angeles with a 9 pm (EDT) start.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/12/2/Matt_Turner_2015_Web_Action_REVISED.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/12/2/Matt_Turner_2015_Web_Action_REVISED.jpg"><media:title>Matt Turner Action - 2015 Season</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/12/2/Matt_Turner_2015_Web_Action_REVISED.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18622</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Soccer Schedule Set For 2026 Season</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-soccer-schedule-set-for-2026-season.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-soccer-schedule-set-for-2026-season.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Soccer Huddle - 2025" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/7/Men_s_Soccer_Huddle_-_2025.jpg" /><br /><br />FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield University men's soccer team will play a slate of six non-conference games in addition to its annual complement of Metro Conference contests to comprise the 2026 schedule. The Stags will split the schedule with eight home matches and eight away dates.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/Men_s_Soccer_Huddle_-_2025.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/Men_s_Soccer_Huddle_-_2025.jpg"><media:title>Men's Soccer Huddle - 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/Men_s_Soccer_Huddle_-_2025.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:26:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18616</s:story_id></item><item><title>Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Announces Rebrand to “The Metro Conference”</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Metro Conference reveal" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png"><media:title>Metro Conference reveal</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18608</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fairfield Athletics Wins Third Consecutive MAAC Commissioner’s Cup, Fifth Straight Women’s Commissioner’s Cup</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/26/general-fairfield-athletics-wins-third-consecutive-maac-commissioners-cup-fifth-straight-womens-commissioners-cup.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/26/general-fairfield-athletics-wins-third-consecutive-maac-commissioners-cup-fifth-straight-womens-commissioners-cup.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lucas at Mahoney Arena" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><br /><br />EDISON, N.J. – For the third consecutive season, Fairfield University Athletics has won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Richard J. Ensor, Esq. Commissioner's Cup. The Stags also claimed the MAAC Commissioner's Cup for Women's Sports for the fifth straight academic year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg"><media:title>Lucas at Mahoney Arena</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18606</s:story_id></item><item><title>2025-26 Fairfield Athletics Awards</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/30/general-2025-26-fairfield-athletics-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/30/general-2025-26-fairfield-athletics-awards.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025-26 Awards Night" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png"><media:title>2025-26 Awards Night</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18546</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Soccer Hosts ID Summer Camp</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-soccer-id-camp-set-for-june-14.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-soccer-id-camp-set-for-june-14.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lessing Field" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/7/12/facilities-lessing.jpg" /><br /><br />The Fairfield University ID Soccer Camp is scheduled for June 14.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/7/12/facilities-lessing.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/7/12/facilities-lessing.jpg"><media:title>Lessing Field</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/7/12/facilities-lessing.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:59:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18434</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Soccer Hosts Summer Camp In June</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-soccer-hosts-summer-camp-in-june.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-soccer-hosts-summer-camp-in-june.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Campus Aerials" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/15/20230919_Campus-0116.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/20230919_Campus-0116.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/20230919_Campus-0116.jpg"><media:title>Campus Aerials</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/20230919_Campus-0116.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:18:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18435</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Soccer Hosts ID Clinic On July 22</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2023/5/29/mens-soccer-hosts-id-clinic-on-july-22.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2023/5/29/mens-soccer-hosts-id-clinic-on-july-22.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lessing Field 2022" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/6/16/img_23.jpg" /><br /><br />The Fairfield University Men's Soccer staff will host a one day ID clinic on July 22nd at Rafferty Stadium on the University's main campus. Registration begins at 9:00am and the clinic opens with at 9:15 am with a staff introduction and will conclude at 2:30 pm.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/6/16/img_23.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/6/16/img_23.jpg"><media:title>Lessing Field 2022</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/6/16/img_23.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 16:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15493</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fairfield Leads in Overall and Women’s MAAC Commissioner’s Cup Standings Following Winter Season</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/3/30/general-fairfield-leads-in-overall-and-womens-maac-commissioners-cup-standings-following-winter-season.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/3/30/general-fairfield-leads-in-overall-and-womens-maac-commissioners-cup-standings-following-winter-season.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lucas at Mahoney Arena" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><br /><br />EDISON, N.J. – At the conclusion of the 2025-26 winter season, Fairfield University Athletics leads the Richard J. Ensor, Esq. MAAC Commissioner's Cup standings in both the overall and women's sports categories. The Stags are vying for their third consecutive MAAC Commissioner's Cup.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg"><media:title>Lucas at Mahoney Arena</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18418</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sean Albritton Earns Berth To Top Drawer Soccer Freshmen Best XI</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2025/12/19/mens-soccer-sean-albritton-earns-berth-to-top-drawer-soccer-freshmen-best-xi.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2025/12/19/mens-soccer-sean-albritton-earns-berth-to-top-drawer-soccer-freshmen-best-xi.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Sean Albritton Action vs Niagara - 2025" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/20/1O4A9152.jpg" /><br /><br />FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Forward Sean Albritton earned national recognition for his performance during the 2025 season with a berth to the Top Drawer Soccer's Freshman Best XI First Team. Top Drawer Soccer's annual postseason awards are based on several factors, including individual performance, statistical accomplishments, conference honors, and team success.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/20/1O4A9152.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/20/1O4A9152.jpg"><media:title>Sean Albritton Action vs Niagara - 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/20/1O4A9152.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:29:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18020</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>