The 2020 Penn State Nittany Lions men's soccer team represented
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State or PSU) is a Public university, public Commonwealth System of Higher Education, state-related Land-grant university, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvan ...
during the
2020 NCAA Division I men's soccer season
The 2020 NCAA Division I men's soccer season was the 62nd season of NCAA championship men's college soccer. The season was originally slated to begin on August 28, 2020 and conclude on November 15, 2020. The season was to culminate with the 2020 ...
and the
2020 Big Ten Conference men's soccer season. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 fall season was postponed to the spring, and began on February 19, 2021. It was the program's 108th season fielding a men's varsity soccer team, and their 30th season in the Big Ten Conference. The 2020 season is Jeff Cook's third year at the helm.
Background
The 2020 season is the Nittany Lions' 108th season as a varsity soccer program, and their 30th season playing in the
Big Ten Conference. The team is led by third year head coach,
Jeff Cook, who had previously served as an assistant coach for the professional soccer team,
Bethlehem Steel of
USL Championship.
Player movement
Departures
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Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC is an American professional soccer club in Orlando, Florida, that competes as a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer (MLS). Orlando City SC began play in 2015 as the 21st franchise in MLS, succeeding the USL ...
with the 22nd pick of the
2021 MLS SuperDraft
The 2021 MLS SuperDraft was the 22nd edition of the SuperDraft conducted by Major League Soccer. The SuperDraft is held every January prior to the start of the MLS season. The 2020 SuperDraft was the first held exclusively via conference call and ...
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Portland Timbers
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with the 16th pick of the
2020 MLS SuperDraft
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Wallingford, PA
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New Hyde Park, NY
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Arrivals
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Transfers
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Hummelstown, PA , , align="left", Transferred from
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2021 MLS SuperDraft
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Brandon Hackenberg
Brandon James Hackenberg (born July 2, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.
Early years
Hackenberg prepped at Fluvanna County High School but elected not to play high school soccer, instead choosing to conc ...
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Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC is an American professional soccer club in Orlando, Florida, that competes as a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer (MLS). Orlando City SC began play in 2015 as the 21st franchise in MLS, succeeding the USL ...
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Squad
Roster
Personnel
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Schedule
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Big Ten Tournament
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NCAA Tournament
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Penn State Athletics
Rankings
Preseason Big Ten poll
Penn State was predicted to finish 3rd in the Big Ten Conference.
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Season Rankings
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United Soccer
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Top Drawer Soccer
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Statistics
Top scorers
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FW
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MF
, 8
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, 6
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Pierre Reedy
Pierre Reedy (born January 11, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or full-back for USL League One club Spokane Velocity.
Career
Youth and College
Reedy began his career playing for his Kutztown Ar ...
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Top assists
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Pierre Reedy
Pierre Reedy (born January 11, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or full-back for USL League One club Spokane Velocity.
Career
Youth and College
Reedy began his career playing for his Kutztown Ar ...
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Honors and awards
Big Ten awards
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, All-Big Ten First Team
, align="left", Daniel Bloyou
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, All-Big Ten First Team
, align="left",
Pierre Reedy
Pierre Reedy (born January 11, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or full-back for USL League One club Spokane Velocity.
Career
Youth and College
Reedy began his career playing for his Kutztown Ar ...
, -
, All-Big Ten Second Team
, align="left", Seth Kuhn
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, All-Big Ten Second Team
, align="left", Kris Shakes
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, All-Big Ten Freshman Team
, align="left", Peter Mangione
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, Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Honorees
, align="left", Nicholas Rieple
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Top Drawer Soccer awards
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Pierre Reedy
Pierre Reedy (born January 11, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or full-back for USL League One club Spokane Velocity.
Career
Youth and College
Reedy began his career playing for his Kutztown Ar ...
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, 3rd Team
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!style="" colspan="2", All-North Region
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, align="left",
Pierre Reedy
Pierre Reedy (born January 11, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or full-back for USL League One club Spokane Velocity.
Career
Youth and College
Reedy began his career playing for his Kutztown Ar ...
, -
, 1st Team
, align="left", Daniel Bloyou
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, 1st Team
, align="left", Brandon Hackenberg
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, 2nd Team
, align="left", Peter Mangione
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, May 4
, align="left", Peter Mangione
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, April 13
, align="left", Daniel Bloyou
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, March 30
, align="left", Brandon Hackenberg
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, March 30
, align="left", Brandon Hackenberg
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, March 23
, align="left", Daniel Bloyou
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!style="" colspan="2", Preseason Best XI
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FW
, align="left", Liam Butts
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DF
, align="left", Brandon Hackenberg
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United Soccer Coaches awards
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, align="left",
Pierre Reedy
Pierre Reedy (born January 11, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or full-back for USL League One club Spokane Velocity.
Career
Youth and College
Reedy began his career playing for his Kutztown Ar ...
, -
, First Team
, align="left", Brandon Hackenberg
, -
, Second Team
, align="left", Seth Kuhn
, -
References
External links
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