Chase Stegall, son of Winnipeg Blue Bombers star Milton Stegall, died unexpectedly at the age of 20.

Chase was a member of the men’s soccer team at DePaul University and was a rising collegiate soccer star. The school’s newspaper, The DePaulia, reported that the young athlete died in his residence hall on the university’s Lincoln Park campus. DePaul President Rob Manuel announced his death to staff and students. “Chase was known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence – qualities that touched the lives of many both on and off the field,” he said. “His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, coaches, classmates, faculty, staff, and all who knew him.”

Chase’s cause of death was not disclosed.

DePaul vice president and director of athletics DeWayne Peevy issued a joint statement alongside men’s soccer head coach Mark Plotkin on behalf of DePaul Athletics.

“We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase’s family, friends, teammates and all who loved him,” they wrote, according to The DePaulia.

“In the coming days, we will support Chase’s family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University,” they said.

Chase was a sophomore midfielder who played in 16 of DePaul’s 17 games in his final soccer season.

DePaul said a memorial service will be held, but the details of the gathering are still pending.

Chase is survived by his parents, Milton and Darlene Stegall, and his brother Collin.

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Four Terrell High School senior-student athletes signed to play college soccer with Southwestern Christian College on May 29. RJ Andrade, Joshua Araujo, Erik Reyes and Omar Landa signed after their years of hard work, dedication and talent with Terrell soccer.

ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College women’s soccer team is set to kick off the 2025 season at the end of August, launching their campaign with a six-match homestand. The Bulldogs have officially released their fall schedule, which promises exciting home action early in the year.

Adrian opens the season on August 29 against Hiram College, followed by five consecutive home matches against Ohio Wesleyan, Manchester, Otterbein, Madonna, and Wittenberg. The team hits the road for the first time on September 16 to face Wilmington before returning to Docking Stadium to take on Mount Union. The Bulldogs will close out the month with back-to-back away games at Kenyon and Baldwin Wallace.

Conference play in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) begins the first weekend of October. Adrian will host Kalamazoo, Alma, Trine, and Hope in conference matchups, while traveling to face Saint Mary’s, Olivet, Albion, and Calvin.

“We’re looking to build on last year’s success,” said head coach Nathan Kronewetter. “We believe our non-conference schedule features strong competition that will prepare us for MIAA play. With a front-loaded home schedule, we’re excited to energize the campus community and aim for home-field advantage in the postseason.”

The Bulldogs wrapped up the 2024 season with a 12-5-1 overall record and a 5-2-1 mark in conference play. With momentum on their side, the team looks to contend for the MIAA title this fall.

Tickets for Adrian’s 2025 home matches will be available at a later date.

TROY, Ala. – Troy soccer unveiled its 2025 schedule on Thursday ahead of head coach Stuart Gore‘s third season leading the Trojan program. 

The 18-match schedule features nine home matches at the Troy Soccer Complex and a competitive non-conference schedule against teams from all across the southeast. 

The Trojans begin the season with a two-game road trip, opening the campaign at Murray State (Aug.14) before heading to Alcorn State (Aug. 17). The home opener at the Troy Soccer Complex is slated for Aug. 22 against Southeastern Louisiana before another home match against Spring Hill College (Aug. 24).

A road trip to in-state foe North Alabama is on the slate for the Trojans (Aug. 28) while Troy will host Jacksonville (Aug. 31) after a 2-2 draw against the Dolphins on the road last season. Rounding out the non-conference schedule is a home match with Mississippi Valley State (Sept. 7) and a trip to DeLand, Fla., to play Stetson (Sept. 11).  

In Sun Belt Conference action, the Trojans will play host to Southern Miss (Sept. 18), James Madison (Sept. 27), Georgia Southern (Oct. 5) and Louisiana (Oct. 24) before the regular season finale against rival South Alabama (Oct. 29). 

Sun Belt road trips include Arkansas State (Sept. 14), Texas State (Sept. 21), Old Dominion (Oct. 2), Georgia State (Oct. 12) and ULM (Oct. 19). 

The 2025 Trojans return three of its top five scorers from a young 2024 squad in sophomore Hailey Phillips (5 pts), sophomore Georgia Mulholland (4 pts) and junior Daniell Trovato (4 pts) along with key defenders in sophomores Grace DeShetler and Brooke Slater and junior Shyanne Scharbrough. Senior Jiselle Daniels also returns after ranking third in the Sun Belt with 30 shots during conference play.

In goal, Troy returns senior Nittany Vega, who finished the 2024 campaign with back-to-back shutouts against Coastal Carolina and Arkansas State, and added Auburn transfer Taylor Richards. Other transfer portal additions for the Trojans include former East Carolina midfielder Elsa Stedman and former Bowling Green forward Alaina Uncapher.

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV women’s soccer program has received signed commitments from junior college transfers Alyssa White, Brooke Gardner and Tania Tapia to join the Rebels for the fall 2025 season, head coach Jenny Williams announced Thursday.

“We’re really excited to welcome these three Rebels to the family,” said Williams. “Alyssa is a proven goalscorer with pace. Tania is crafty and intelligent with her play. Brooke is just so solid in the back, she’s a leader and clean in possession. I’m proud of our staff and their hard work to bring these players in.”
 

Alyssa White, Forward, Clovis, CA – Fresno City College
A forward from Clovis, California, White joins the Rebels following two years at Fresno City College. The two-time United Soccer Coaches JUCO All-American brings depth to the Scarlet & Gray attack with 47 goals, 14 assists and 108 points in her career. She scored 29 goals as a sophomore (2024) and 18 goals as a freshman (2023), while dishing out seven assists both years.
 

Brooke Gardner, Defender, Lehi, UT – Salt Lake Community College
Gardner, a defender from Lehi, Utah, makes her way to the Scarlet & Gray after helping lead Salt Lake Community College to the NJCAA semifinals as a freshman last year. She made both the United Soccer Coaches and NJCAA All-America Teams for her role in guiding the SLCC backline to top-3 national rankings in goals allowed (8), goals against average (.37) and shutouts (13) during the 2024 season.
 

Tania Tapia, Midfielder, SeaTac, WA – Highline College
Hailing from SeaTac, Washington, Tapia is a midfielder who played the 2024 season at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington. In her lone season with the Thunderbirds, she scored nine goals and added an assist on the way to being named a West Region First Team selection. Tapia began her collegiate career at New Mexico State, where she netted one goal as a freshman.

The trio forms part of the Rebels’ eight-member incoming class for the 2025 season. She joins local signee Purity Williams, three California additions in Scarlette Druian, Dagny Marion and Julia Salem along with spring newcomer Allison Dellis.

MIDLOTHIAN, VA – The best of the best from ECNL Virginia took the field at River City Sportsplex for the final boys Continental Tire ECNL National Selection Game of the 2024-25 season. (ROSTERS)

The game was tightly contested throughout with both sides putting together strong defensive efforts to keep the game scoreless through the first 80 minutes.

In the 81st minute though, Cesar Ramirez (Charlotte SA) found himself with space at the top of the box and fired home a shot to give the West the first goal of the night and put them up 1-0.

“I am confident in what I am doing. I am confident in scoring goals. I’ve been doing that all season so I told myself I have to do it again,” Ramirez said.

Just minutes later the West found their second goal of the night to seal the victory. Sean Chamberlain (Marin FC) played a ball into the box to Micah Eldridge (FC Pride Elite) who slotted it home to give the West the 2-0 win.

The West’s strong defensive performance that ultimately resulted in a clean sheet was anchored by goalkeepers Alvaro Reyes (El Camino FC Salinas) and Max Baker (Colorado Rapids).

With the game-winning goal, Ramirez was named the Player of the Match, saying he needed to show everyone he could step up in the big moment.

“I have to step up in this big game and show who I am to all of these coaches and everybody else watching.”

Perfect Weekends

Over the weekend in Virginia, 15 teams went 3-0 across their games. In the 2008 age group, Beach FC (VA), Charlotte SA Academy, FC Wisconsin, LA Breakers FC, and LVU Rush all went 3-0. In the 2009 age group, Charlotte SA Academy, FSA FC, LVU Rush, Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals, Richmond United, VDA, and World Class FC all went a perfect 3-0, while in the B10 age group, Beach FC (VA), Cleveland Force SC, and Pipeline SC were also all perfect on the weekend.