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Gallery: Syracuse men’s soccer takes home 1st-ever College Cup

By Meghan Hendricks Senior Staff Photographer
Julius Rauch holds the NCAA trophy with an ear-to-ear smile on his face, flanked by Olu Oyegunle. Every player on the team was emotional as the national title was announced to them.
Julius Rauch holds the NCAA trophy with an ear-to-ear smile on his face, flanked by Olu Oyegunle. Every player on the team was emotional as the national title was announced to them. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Up for their ninth national title, the Indiana Hoosiers lose to the Orange 2(7)-2(6) in overtime. Senior Karsen Henderlong, one of Indiana’s forwards, watched the scoreboard light up with the Syracuse logo while being comforted on Indiana’s loss.
Up for their ninth national title, the Indiana Hoosiers lose to the Orange 2(7)-2(6) in overtime. Senior Karsen Henderlong, one of Indiana’s forwards, watched the scoreboard light up with the Syracuse logo while being comforted on Indiana’s loss. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Fans packed the stands in Cary, North Carolina to watch the Orange take on the Hoosiers in the final round of the NCAA Men’s College Cup. WakeMed Soccer Park erupted with sound from the fans every time Syracuse scored.
Fans packed the stands in Cary, North Carolina to watch the Orange take on the Hoosiers in the final round of the NCAA Men’s College Cup. WakeMed Soccer Park erupted with sound from the fans every time Syracuse scored. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Nathan Opoku weaves his path through the defenders to make his way down the field to the goal. Opoku was the first to score a goal for the Orange in the 23rd minute of the game.
Nathan Opoku weaves his path through the defenders to make his way down the field to the goal. Opoku was the first to score a goal for the Orange in the 23rd minute of the game. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
The team crowds around Sinclair to congratulate him on his game winning kick. Buster Sjoberg held the trophy for the first time and lifted it above his head so all could see.
The team crowds around Sinclair to congratulate him on his game winning kick. Buster Sjoberg held the trophy for the first time and lifted it above his head so all could see. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Russell Shealy clears the ball from the penalty area, kicking it down field towards the forwards. The net remained empty for much of the game due to Shealy’s saves.
Russell Shealy clears the ball from the penalty area, kicking it down field towards the forwards. The net remained empty for much of the game due to Shealy’s saves. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Indiana fans take to the field to comfort their team after the loss to the Orange. Quinten Helmer, a junior midfielder for the Hoosiers, embraced his friend amid the chaos of the win on the other side of the field.
Indiana fans take to the field to comfort their team after the loss to the Orange. Quinten Helmer, a junior midfielder for the Hoosiers, embraced his friend amid the chaos of the win on the other side of the field. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Amferny Sinclair takes the last penalty kick of the 2022 NCAA men’s College Cup. Sinclair’s kick broke the tie between the six penalty kicks that had been scored by both teams in overtime.
Amferny Sinclair takes the last penalty kick of the 2022 NCAA men’s College Cup. Sinclair’s kick broke the tie between the six penalty kicks that had been scored by both teams in overtime. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Emotions ran high as fans and media flooded the field to congratulate the Orange. Junior midfielder Jackson Glenn stood in disbelief as people moved all around him yelling, hugging and cheering.
Emotions ran high as fans and media flooded the field to congratulate the Orange. Junior midfielder Jackson Glenn stood in disbelief as people moved all around him yelling, hugging and cheering. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Syracuse Men’s Soccer takes home a national championship title to end their 2022 season. The final game went into overtime and ended in penalty kicks to decide the ultimate winner.
Syracuse Men’s Soccer takes home a national championship title to end their 2022 season. The final game went into overtime and ended in penalty kicks to decide the ultimate winner. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Nine out of the ten members chosen for the penalty kicks run to congratulate their teammate, Amferny Sinclair, after he kicked the game winning goal. Sinclair’s kick won Syracuse their first NCAA Men’s College Cup championship game.
Nine out of the ten members chosen for the penalty kicks run to congratulate their teammate, Amferny Sinclair, after he kicked the game winning goal. Sinclair’s kick won Syracuse their first NCAA Men’s College Cup championship game. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Published on December 13, 2022 at 2:22 pm

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