2017 Schedule and Results to date

Date	Opponent	Result
9/210:30a	@ Avon Grove (West Grove, PA) Location: Avon Grove High School Box Score	(W) 2 - 0
9/53:45p	Plymouth Whitemarsh (Plymouth Meeting, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School Box Score	(W) 4 - 0
9/73:45p	Haverford (Havertown, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School Box Score	(W) 1 - 0
9/96:00p	@ Penn Wood (Lansdowne, PA) Location: Penn Wood High School Box Score	(L) 2 - 0
9/123:45p	@ Upper Darby (Drexel Hill, PA) Location: Upper Darby High School Box Score	(W) 1 - 0
9/143:45p	Strath Haven (Wallingford, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School Box Score	(W) 3 - 0
9/1610:00a	Methacton (Norristown, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School Box Score	(W) 3 - 1
9/193:45p	Penncrest (Media, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School Box Score	(W) 3 - 0
9/231:00p	@ Bayard Rustin (West Chester, PA) Location: Bayard Rustin High School Box Score	(W) 1 - 0 (OT)
9/25TBA	Marple Newtown (Newtown Square, PA)	Report Final Score
9/267:45p	@ Marple Newtown (Newtown Square, PA) Location: Marple Newtown High School Box Score	(W) 4 - 1
9/273:45p	@ Harriton (Rosemont, PA) Location: Harriton High School Box Score	(W) 1 - 0
10/33:30p	Garnet Valley (Glen Mills, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School	Preview Game
10/37:30p	Garnet Valley (Glen Mills, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School	Preview Game
10/53:45p	@ Springfield (Springfield, PA) Location: Springfield High School	Preview Game
10/72:30p	@ Upper Merion Area (King of Prussia, PA) Location: Upper Merion Area High School	Preview Game
10/103:30p	Ridley (Folsom, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School	Preview Game
10/123:45p	@ Radnor (Radnor, PA) Location: Radnor High School Rivalry Game	Preview Game
10/173:30p	Conestoga (Berwyn, PA) Location: Lower Merion High School	Preview Game
10/193:45p	@ Friends' Central (Wynnewoode, PA) Location: Friends' Central High School	Preview Game

Schedule Legend

• Conference Game = *
• Playoff Game= **
• Tournament Game= ***

Harriton gives us all we can handle!

Posted by Matt Fine on Thursday, September 28th 2017 at 9:34 PM

Next up was sister school Harriton on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

A very tight game between Lower Merion and Harriton.

Goal was from Cole Sanchez off an assist from Thomas Podrasky.

Goalie Sebastian Connelly had a tremendous save on a Free Kick with 8 minutes to go.

It was extremely hot and the boys played as hard and as concentrated as possible. It was a good game with both teams exchanging one or two great opportunities per half.

LM keeps the victory train rolling with a thrilling 1-0 win for bragging rights in the Township!

Keep checking back in for all of the latest on Aces Soccer right here on Coach D's Blog!

The Aces are now ranked #3 in the Power Rankings and climbing. Hats off to Coach Nico and his staff and everyone involved with this team!

Down goes Marple!

Posted by Drew Misher on Wednesday, September 27th 2017 at 7:46 AM


Lower Merion went up 1-0 in the first 30 seconds of the game with a goal from Igor Fast assisted by Isaac Brainsky.

MARPLE equalized 15 minutes later with a brilliant shot from outside the 18.

The second goal was from Harrison Bloch assisted by Kirk Robinson.
At Halftime the score was 2-1 LM.

In the second half, LM tallied two more goals. The first was from Freshman Harrison Axelrod, assisted by Isaac Brainsky and the second goal of the half, fourth of the game by Freshman Shane Brown.

Lower Merion prevailed 4-1 to fight off a tough Marple team.

LM is now ranked # 3 in the District 1 Power Rankings!

Next up is sister school Harriton today at 3:45 pm.

OT Thriller at Rustin!

Posted by James Van Dusen on Monday, September 25th, 2017 at 4:31 PM

The Aces played an overtime thriller at West Chester Rustin over the weekend. The following is the report from Coach Nico:

We won 1-0. With two minutes left in OT.

The game winner was scored by Cole Sanchez. Max Shapiro crossed the ball back to Cold who one timed it into the net.

Rustin had a very good opportunity off of a rebound in the second half but it was blacked by Sebastian Connelly who had 4 saves.

A Saturday Battle at Methacton

Posted by Coach Nico Severini at 11:51 AM on Monday, September 18th 2017

Saturday, Lower Merion played Pac-10 leader Methacton.

The first 15 minutes saw clear goal scoring opportunities for both teams, including a 1 v 1 that goalie Sebastian Connelly saved. Lower Merion opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a goal from Wyatt Joseph. Wyatt scored off a rebound deflection on a shot from Kirk Robinson. The second goal of the game came from Harrison Bloch on an individual effort. He dribbled past a defender and shot past Methacton’s goalie. Up 2-0, Methacton got on the board, making it 2-1 with 20 minutes to go in the second half. The last goal of the game came from Senior Thomas Pordasky with 10 minutes left, on an assist by Cole Sanchez, giving LM a 3-1 victory over a tough non-league opponent.

Stay tuned for more updates, scores and event information right here on the blog!

Aces suffer their first loss of the season, then bounce back!

Posted by Chris Schreiner on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 at 9:10 pm

On Saturday, September 9th, LM lost their first game of the season to a very strong Pennwood side, 2-0.

They then had to turn right around and play a very tough Upper Darby squad on Tuesday, September 9th. It was an even game throughout, however Max Shapiro scored with 6 minutes left to go in the game on a well-placed penalty shot. LM held on for the 1-0 league win!

Next up for the aces is league foe Strath Haven on Thursday, September 14th, followed by a non-league game against Methacton. We'll have more for you on Monday as the Aces now sit with an overall record of 4-1 and remain undefeated in the Central League at 2-0.

Central League Opener vs Haverford High!

Posted By Chris Schreiner at 9:28 pm on Thursday, September 7th 2017

"Lower Merion boys soccer prevailed in their Central League opener versus Haverford High School today.

The game was filled with end to end action, but the first half ended with a 0-0 stalemate.

Both teams exchanged good chances in the second half. The lone goal was scored with 15 minutes left in the game. Senior Max Shapiro slipped the ball through to Wyatt Joseph, who was able to take a very nice shot past the Haverford goalie.

Lower Merion's goalie Sebastian Connelly had 6 saves to complete the shutout and made a huge save in the final minutes to ensure the 1-0 victory.

The Aces are 3-0 and 1-0 in the league with 3 shutouts. The Aces play at Pennwood this Saturday at 2PM

Home Opener vs Plymouth-Whitemarsh!

Posted by Chris Schreiner at 6:17 AM on Wednesday, September 6th 2017

After a 2-0 opening day win away at Avon Grove, the Aces played their first home game of the year against Plymouth-Whitemarsh. It was the first day for school for the Aces, a warm and humid afternoon in the high 80's. The temperature on the turf field field was close to 100 degrees. The Plymouth-Whitemarsh Coloniels started the 1st half off quickly with a great scoring chance just 3 minutes in. It all started from a corner kick that was headed from 10 yards out and hit the crossbar, but was then cleared by the LM defense. The Aces defense would shut PW down the rest of the game as Sebastian Connelly had to make just 3 saves in the 1st half and 5 total for the game. Just 2 minutes later, LM had a great opportunity as Harrison Bloch went in on a breakaway on a nice pass from Max Shaprio, but the Coloniels goalie came up with a big save. That was the theme of the first half as the Aces midfield and forwards Tim O'Hare,Max Shaprio, Harrison Bloch and Issac Brainsky peppered the Colonels goalie, who had to make 9 saves in the 1st half, which ended 0-0. All that would change for the Aces in the second half. Lower Merion opened the scoring on a goal from Junior Tim O'Hare, assisted by Senior Max Shapiro. Junior Harrison Bloch netted the next two goals, one being assisted by Junior Isaac Brainsky. To cap off the game, Senior Attie Tekie netted the fourth goal with about 10 minutes to play and the Aces cruised to a 4-0 win in the season home opener, bringing their record to 2-0.

The Aces open up Central League play at home this coming Thursday at 3:45 pm versus Haverford High School.

The ACES kick off the 2017 Campaign with a Shutout on a cold, rainy day at Avon Grove

Posted by Chris Schreiner on 9/2/2017 at 9:11 PM

"The Aces started off their 2017 campaign with a 2-0 away victory at Chest-Mont League Rival, Avon Grove.

The Aces scored in the 20th minute of the first half with a goal from Wyatt Joseph, who was able to get on the end of a ball played by Cole Sanchez. The second goal of the first half was also scored by Wyatt Joseph off of a cross from Evan Goodman.

It was a rainy and cold day, and both teams exchanged very good opportunities. Ultimately the Aces kept the clean sheet in the second half and finished the day with a 2-0 win.

Next up for the 2017 Aces will be the home opener on Tuesday, September 5th at 3:45 PM on Arnold Field vs Plymouth Whitemarsh.