Pignatello: Hack remembers torn suit, childhood curiosity
Connor Pignatello reflects on tearing his suit during media cup and a love for storytelling which started at a young age. Read more »
Writer archives: Connor Pignatello
Syracuse wins USC National Coaching Staff of the Year
The Orange finished 19-2-4, winning the program’s first-ever national championship when they defeated Indiana in penalty kicks on Monday. Read more »
Players from Syracuse’s 2015 College Cup run reflect on ‘brotherhood’ of the squad
In 2015, Syracuse men's soccer team went on a magical run, winning the ACC tournament before making the College Cup. Read more »
Syracuse avenges losses of past teams with 1st-ever national championship
After Syracuse won just five games in Ian McIntyre's first two years as head coach, the Orange are now national champions in his 13th season. It was their first-ever national title game. Read more »
Duck: Connor Pignatello
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Levonte Johnson named semifinalist for MAC Hermann Trophy
Johnson leads the team with 26 points, 10 goals, and is tied with striking mate Nathan Opoku with a team-leading six assists. Read more »
Curt Calov instrumental on both ends in season-high 87 minutes
Against Cornell, Curt Calov made no mistake about his selection to the starting lineup for just the third time this season. Read more »
Syracuse defeats Penn 2-1 in overtime, advances to Sweet 16
“I turned across the ball, hoping that the defender would whiff it and he did.” Levonte Johnson's goal secured the comeback win over the Quakers. Read more »
Amferny Sinclair’s academic focus led him to Syracuse
As the only SU player from Central or South America, Sinclair’s path from Costa Rica to Syracuse was unorthodox. Read more »
'UNIMAGINABLE' LEVELS: Kamal Miller learned the importance of fitness at SU
Kamal Miller’s road to the World Cup was driven by fitness improvements, which started at SU. Read more »
Syracuse earns No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play winner of Rutgers-Penn
The Orange have a bye in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before hosting the next three rounds at SU Soccer Stadium, beginning on Nov. 20. Read more »
Christian Curti fills in for Buster Sjoberg in SU’s semifinal win
Curti played in the middle of the backline against Virginia, replacing an injured Sjoberg, whose status is day-to-day. Read more »
Levonte Johnson’s 86th minute goal sends Syracuse to ACC semifinals
Syracuse's only shot on goal was a strike from Levonte Johnson which gave Syracuse its 1-0 win over North Carolina. Read more »
Buster Sjoberg wins ACC Defensive Player of the Week
Buster Sjoberg has been the linchpin of Syracuse’s back three all year, a unit that has allowed the second-fewest goals in the conference. Read more »
Syracuse spurred on by wide play in 6-1 win over Loyola
Despite a sluggish start to the second half, the Orange utilized wingers like Giona Leibold and Noah Singelmann en route to the victory over the Greyhounds. Read more »
No. 7 Syracuse can’t get past No. 22 Cornell midfield in 2-1 loss
The Orange struggled to complete passes in the midfield and link up play in the final third against Cornell. Read more »
Orange turn defense into offense in 3-0 win over Virginia Tech
Syracuse scored three lightning-quick goals to bounce back from its first loss of the season to beat Virginia Tech 3-0. Read more »
Versatile Christian Curti leads stingy Syracuse defense
Christian Curti played seven different positions in high school. As part of Syracuse’s back three or in the defensive midfield, he has led an Orange defense that has conceded just three times in nine games. Read more »
‘It’s never been stronger’: An inside look at the Vaughan SC-Syracuse pipeline
For Canada’s best players, Syracuse is a logical next step in development. Read more »
Defensive adjustments not enough as 10-man SU loses in final minutes
Defensively Syracuse couldn’t counter Virginia’s attack as the Cavaliers handed the Orange their first loss of the season. Read more »
Levonte Johnson and Russell Shealy named ACC Players of the Week
Johnson and Shealy were both vital in Syracuse’s upset win over defending champion and No. 1 Clemson. Read more »
Levonte Johnson’s pace opens up No. 16 Syracuse’s offense in 1-0 win over Niagara
Against Niagara's defense, Syracuse continually threaded long balls to Levonte Johnson. He led all players in shots on target and scored the game’s only goal. Read more »
After making stops across the world, Levonte Johnson is back home
Syracuse’s connection to Ontario and history of MLS talent development meant it was a “no-brainer” option when Levonte Johnson wanted to play close to home. Read more »
Nathan Opoku earns key assist in No. 24 SU’s 1-0 win over No. 22 Notre Dame
Opoku led all players with four shots on goal and assisted Giona Leibold for the lone goal in the Orange's first conference win of the season. Read more »
