Holly Stewart

After their second-place finish at the National Championships last year, the McGill Redmen soccer team entered this season with high expectations. The Redmen felt the pressure to succeed from the start, which took its toll as the team performed inconsistently all year. McGill concluded their 2010 campaign with a record of 7-5-1.

Although the second half of the season saw improvement, a trend of missed opportunities and incomplete plays defined their games. The Redmen were often left frustrated by scores not reflective of their dominating performance. With a victory over UQAM in their final regular season match, the Redmen secured a second place conference finish leading into the playoffs.  However, they lost 3-1 in their semifinal rematch with UQAM, bringing the season to an unexpected and disappointing early finish.

Conference all-star and midfielder Yoanne Capolungo was a valuable pillar for the team. He was a force to be reckoned with, controlling games with his speed, shot accuracy, and ability to read the field.  Joining Capolungo on the all-star roster was midfielder Olivier Babineau. Babineau and Capolungo played great offensively as they consistently created breaks for the Redmen strikers.  

On defence, Thomas Lucas and Graeme Tingey claimed all-star honours. They led a tough backline that covered the entire field.

The McGill Redmen will lose some players to graduation, including goalkeeper Jean-Lou Gosselin, but with a majority of the team returning, the Redmen expect that strong leadership from the veterans and development of the rookies will re-establish them as a national powerhouse next season.  

MVP: Yohann Capolungo

Player to Watch: William Hoyle