Behan, in his 18th season as head coach for the Violets, explained how he is simply taking the season one day at a time and hopes for a successful UAA conference play.

He was aided by new recruits, who are filling big shoes after a stellar senior class graduated last year.

“Even though we lost a strong senior class, the new recruits are just as strong,” Lee said.

“Being down early, we had to dig and work until the last minute of the game, which definitely shows that we have character this year,” Weisbaum said.

However, the Violets’ victory did more than just showcase the team’s strengths. It also displayed some areas for improvement.

“There’s plenty of work to be done for the season in order to achieve our main goal of playing in the NCAA tournament this year,” Weisbaum said.

From fitness to communication and organization on the defensive line, the Violets must continue to fight hard to win their conference in order to earn a coveted spot in the NCAA tournament this year.

Last year, the Violets had an early successful surge in the season, kicking off with a 9-0 winning streak. The team captured the Eastern College Athletic

Conference Division III Metro Championship title, the first in 11 years for the men’s soccer program.

The men return to the pitch on Friday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn College Field against Brooklyn College.