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Since 2016, the Capers have posted a regular season 67-3-14 record and remained undefeated in the playoffs from 2016 to 2022 – during that span the team was dominant on home field.
“The message has been for the last number of years, our last loss has been in a national final or a national bronze medal game and then we had to wait a year to correct it,” said Morley.“We have to move past that , I’ve not talked about it or looked at it, I’m only looking forward and the only thing that’s been on my mind is this game coming up.”AUS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP: St.
As the fifth-ranked team, Cape Breton will play UQTR in the quarter-final at 4 p.m. on Thursday. The winner will advance to one of two semifinal matches slated for Friday.Quarter-Final – 1:30 p.m. – St. Francis Xavier vs. University of British Columbia Morley, who helped guide the Capers program to its first men’s soccer championship in 2017 in Kamloops, B.C., said he’s been impressed with the team’s mentality, attitude, discipline and mindset heading into the tournament.
Since 2017, the Capers have secured four medals at the national title – two bronze medals as well as a silver and gold . “They’re a very good side, a direct side and we have to be ready for them,” said Morley. “Our focus has been on the reaction; I think Graham Kennedy quoted that there’d be a reaction and what I’ve said is I can’t wait to watch these lads’ reaction on Thursday.
“We’re using the AUS loss as motivation,” said the third-year player. “Everyone who shows up to these games or watches online are going to see a completely different Cape Breton side and a level that we haven’t reached this year – I know it’s going to be great.”Sports reporter Jeremy Fraser will have full coverage of the U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship in both print and online. Follow Jeremy on X for live updates at twitter.com/CBPost_Jeremy.
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