Men’s Soccer Drop MASCAC Matchup with Anna Maria

MCLA fell in MASCAC play this afternoon.

Oliver LeLacheur had seven saves in MCLA's loss to Anna Maria College. Photo Credit: Dylan Schenck
Oliver LeLacheur had seven saves in MCLA's loss to Anna Maria College. Photo Credit: Dylan Schenck
October 4, 2025
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PAXTON, Mass. — The MCLA Men's Soccer team took part in the second annual Gary Heldenbergh Derby at Caparso Field on the campus of Anna Maria College. Gary Heldenbergh, who passed away from ALS on December 29, 2023, played soccer at Anna Maria from 1992-1993 and MCLA from 1993-1996. The first meeting of the teams took place prior to last season, with the teams playing an exhibition match in Paxton to honor the memory of the former teammate of MCLA's head coach Adam Hildabrand and former Anna Maria Athletics Director Joe Brady. With the AMCATs joining the MASCAC this season, it will set up the opportunity for the matchup to happen each year moving forward.

THE BASICS:

  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Score: MCLA 0, AMC 6
  • Records: MCLA Trailblazers 3-7-0 (MASCAC 1-3-0) | Anna Maria College AMCATS 3-6-1 (MASCAC 2-1-1)
  • Series History: This is the first meeting of the teams in a non-exhibition match.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Anna Maria wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, putting up two tallies in the first 14 minutes of play. The first goal was credited Ariel Garcia (6', assisted by Sam Christian) and the second to Pablo Mata Busquets (14', unassisted on a penalty kick). Despite the early two goals and an 11-4 edge in first half shots, MCLA kept the hosts off the scoreboard for the remainder of the half.
  • Three different AMCATs scored in the second half for Anna Maria. Kyle Brocker (54', Christian & 70', unassisted) posted two goals while Brocker (59', unassisted) and David Ayoola (87', Naje Wray) added one goal each.
  • Trailblazers' keeper Oliver LeLacheur (Medford, MA) recorded seven saves including an initial save of a Brocker penalty kick in the 14th minute. Despite the effort, LeLacheur their record fall to 3-7-0.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Shots: MCLA 6, AMC 23
  • Saves: MCLA 7, AMC 2
  • Corner Kicks: MCLA 2, AMC 8
  • Fouls: MCLA 9, AMC 10

UP NEXT:

On Friday, MCLA will be back in action when they play host to Fitchburg State for a MASCAC matchup with the Falcons at Shewcraft Field. The teams will take the pitch for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

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