X-Men Soccer's Championship Run

After a great 2025 season, the X-Men soccer team unfortunately fell just short in a double overtime loss against the Dalhousie Tigers in the AUS semi-finals. The X-Men finished the season with an impressive 8-2-2 record. Led by captain Luke Green, the team consistently ranked among the top five programs in U SPORTS, climbing as high as the top three during the season. The 2025 roster featured a wealth of experience, including graduating players Will Remisch, Logan Rieck, Sam Diltz, Luke Green, Kyle Cordeiro, Damian Dedekker, and Max Bodurtha.  

The X-Men have been a powerhouse within the AUS in recent years, capturing back-to-back conference titles in 2023 and 2024. On Thursday, October 23rd, at St. Francis Xavier University, the 2025 AUS playoffs kicked off, and featured the top eight teams across Atlantic Canada. In the quarterfinals, StFX faced the Memorial Seahawks and battled to a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Kyle Cordeiro scored the game winning kick in the 76th minute, assisted by Samuel Barrowcliffe. 

With eyes set on the semi-finals, the X-Men prepared for a familiar matchup against the Dalhousie Tigers, who had been tough competition earlier in the season. As expected, it was a tight game and physical battle. The Tigers struck first with a goal from Mohammed Wahdan, but Logan Rieck answered in the 31st minute to even the score at 1-1. The game continued into double overtime, with the X-Men receiving eight cards over the course of the match. In the 102nd minute, Dalhousie’s Jack Ellis scored the game winning goal, securing the Tigers’ spot in the final. Dalhousie went on to claim the 2025 AUS Championship with a thrilling 3-2 win over the Cape Breton Capers on Sunday, October 26th. 

Throughout the fall season, the X-Men demonstrated exceptional talent, grit, and determination. Defenders Max Bodurtha and Luke Green, along with midfielder Logan Rieck, were named AUS First Team All-Stars, while goalkeeper Samuel Diltz and midfielder Isaac Vanwychen earned Second Team All-Stars. 

Though the season ended sooner than they had hoped, the X-Men have much to be proud of. Thank you to all supporters who cheered them on through the highs and lows, your support never goes unnoticed.