Clayton will face Syracuse in Friday’s semi-final. This Blue Jays roster is diverse. Players come from his 11 countries and his 9 states, but his two lucky team members are battling it out in the Final Four in the backyard of his home. Creighton men’s soccer sophomore midfielder Owen is his O’Malley and Landon Sloan. In front of home fans. I can’t wait until Friday, it’s going to be fun,’ said O’Malley. He grew up in Cary, North Carolina, home of the College Cup. Landon Sloane grew up in Raleigh. and trained here almost every week at the NCFC.So it’s kind of unrealistic to go home with another family.It’s really cool.The sophomore set got to watch A cup in the stands at Wakemed Soccer Park, but now a player in the Final Four. This is a moment that comes full circle for the two of him. It’s hard to see other teams win when you know you’re on a good enough team to do it. “I dream of playing in the college cup…but playing the college cup at home is also a different level and expectation. Clayton will take on Syracuse, and you can watch the match on ESPNU.
Clayton will face Syracuse in Friday’s semi-final. This Blue Jays roster is diverse.
Players come from 11 countries and 9 states, but two lucky team members battle it out in the Final Four in their own backyards.
Creighton’s men’s football has two Carolina natives returning to their old nests, sophomore midfielders Owen O’Malley and Landon Sloan.
“I always thought, ‘Oh, that would be cool to go to the College Cup. It would feel bad to play in front of my home fans.’ I can’t wait until Friday, it’s going to be fun.” said O’Malley.
He grew up in Cary, North Carolina, home of the College Cup.
Right around the corner, Landon Sloane grew up in Raleigh.
“It’s very interesting. I used to come here and train here almost every week with the NCFC. So it’s kind of surreal to come home with another family. It’s really cool,” Sloane said. said.
The sophomore set could see the cup from the stands at the WakeMed soccer park, but now he’s playing in the Final Four.
“I was there for a couple of years. It’s hard to see.I’m willing to get it.I did,” Sloan said.
And in front of all my family and friends, I was motivated to win the Clayton title.
“I dream of playing in the college cup, but playing in the college cup at home is also just a different level and expectation. It’s almost impossible to explain,” O’Malley said.
Clayton will take on Syracuse for the national championship on Friday, December 9 at 5pm. You can watch the game on ESPNU.
