Boys' Soccer
HEAD COACH: Jessie Copeland (jcopeland@indyde.org)
ASSISTANT COACH: Tommy Brangs
FINAL 2020 RECORD: 0-0-0
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: --/-- (+/-0 differential)
ARCHIVE
2019
RECORD: 6-3-0
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 20/11 (+9 differential)
Oct. 30: Independence 3, Sanford 0
Alan, Diogo and Gates all scored for the visiting Patriots, while Matt, Rahul and Josh each dished out an assist.
Oct. 24: Independence 3, Tower Hill 0
Diogo, Josh and Ben all scored for the visiting Patriots, while Matt dished out an assist.
Oct. 23: Wilmington Friends 4, Independence 0
The host Patriots suffered a shutout loss.
Oct. 17: Tatnall 2, Independence 1
Matt netted the lone goal for the visiting Patriots.
Oct. 15: Independence 2, Caravel 1
Ben and Rahul scored for the host Patriots, while Josh and Gates provided strong play in the middle.
Oct. 10: Independence 3, Sanford 1
Diogo, Josh and Sebastian all scored for the host Patriots, while Alan dished out an assist.
Oct. 2: Wilmington Friends 3, Independence 1
Ben netted the lone goal for the visiting Patriots off a feed from Josh.
Sept. 27: Independence 5, Wilmington Christian 0
Josh recorded one goal and two assists, Rahul, Matt, Alan and Diogo also scored and Sebastian dished out two helpers for the visiting Patriots. Tyler added one assist in the shutout victory.
Sept. 25: Independence 2, Tatnall 0
Ben (assist) and Rahul both scored for the host Patriots.
Final Season Statistics
Josh – 3 goals, 4 assists (7 points)
Ben – 4 goals, 1 assist (5 points)
Diogo – 4 goals (4 points)
Rahul – 3 goals, 1 assist (4 points)
Matt – 2 goals, 2 assists (4 points)
Alan – 2 goals, 1 assist (3 points)
Sebastian – 1 goal, 2 assists (3 points)
Gates – 1 goal (1 point)
Tyler – 1 assist (1 point)
2018
RECORD: 5-4-1
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 21/20 (+1 differential)
Nov. 7: Independence 1, Sanford 0
Ben Chantler scored on a feed from Cole for the Patriots at Hockessin Soccer.
Nov. 1: Tower Hill 5, Independence 1
Ben Chen netted the lone goal for the visiting Patriots.
Oct. 31: Independence 1, Sanford 0
Alan scored off a corner kick from Cole with under seven minutes left in regulation to lift the host Patriots. Independence received stout defensive performances by Cole and Owen in the team’s second shutout of the season.
Oct. 25: Independence 3, Tower Hill 2
Ben Chen scored twice and Cole added one goal for the host Patriots, who received an assist apiece from Josh and Beckham.
Oct. 24: Wilmington Friends 4, Independence 0
The Patriots suffered a shutout loss on the road.
Oct. 18: Independence 2, Tatnall 1
Josh and Beckham both scored and Cole dished out an assist for the host Patriots.
Oct. 16: Caravel 2, Independence 0
Owen excelled defensively for the visiting Patriots, while Parker made several strong saves in the first half.
Oct. 4: Independence 2, Wilmington Friends 2
Josh and Ben Chantler both scored, and Gates and Alan finished with one assist apiece for the host Patriots. Cole and Gautam anchored a strong defensive effort for Independence.
Sept. 28: Independence 10, Wilmington Christian 0
Ben S. netted a hat trick, Ben Chen and Josh each recorded two goals and one assist, and Cole finished with one goal and one assist for the host Patriots at Hockessin Soccer. Gautam and Rahul also scored, while Gates dished out a pair of assists.
Sept. 26: Tatnall 4, Independence 1
Ben Chen scored the lone goal for the visiting Patriots.
Final Season Statistics
Ben Chen – 6 goals, 1 assist (7 points)
Josh – 4 goals, 2 assists (6 points)
Cole – 2 goals, 4 assists (6 points)
Ben S. – 3 goals (3 points)
Gates – 3 assists (3 points)
Ben Chantler – 2 goals (2 points)
Beckham – 1 goal, 1 assist (2 points)
Alan – 1 goal, 1 assist (2 points)
Gautam – 1 goal (1 point)
Rahul – 1 goal (1 point)
2017
RECORD: 9-2
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 60/10 (+50 differential)
Nov. 2: Independence 5, Tower Hill 2
Brady netted a hat trick to go along with one assist, Manvir (assist) and Ben Chen also scored and Reese contributed one assist for the host Patriots, who capped the program’s eighth-consecutive winning season and third in four years with nine victories or more.
Nov. 1: Independence 7, Sanford 2
Ben W. and Justin A. both scored twice, Michael dished out two assists and Justin M., Brady and Manvir all netted one goal apiece for the visiting Patriots. Mihir, Hayden and Reese each contributed one assist.
Oct. 26: Independence 8, Tower Hill 1
Reese recorded two goals and two assists, Jake also scored two goals to go along with one assist and Justin M. added one goal and two assists for the visiting Patriots. Manvir (assist), Brady and Hayden all netted one goal apiece.
Oct. 25: Wilmington Friends 1, Independence 0
The host Patriots entered halftime in a scoreless tie.
Oct. 19: Independence 4, Tatnall 1
Brady recorded two goals and one assist, Hayden dished out a pair of helpers and Ben W. (assist) and Manvir also scored for the visiting Patriots. Mihir excelled defensively, locking down the left side of the field.
Oct. 17: Independence 3, Caravel 0
Brady netted two goals, including one on a penalty kick, Ben Chen dished out two assists and Ben W. also scored for the host Patriots.
Oct. 12: Independence 6, Sanford 0
Hayden and Jake both scored twice, Ben Chen dished out two assists and Brady (assist) and Manvir added one goal apiece for the host Patriots. Justin M. and Michael each contributed an assist.
Oct. 5: Independence 6, St. Anne’s 0
Reese contributed three goals, including one off a penalty kick, and one assist, Manvir, Michael and Brady also scored and Sean C. and Justin A. each dished out an assist for the visiting Patriots. Justin M., Justin A., Mihir and Ben Chen played strong defensively to help Jake secure the shutout in goal.
Oct. 4: Wilmington Friends 1, Independence 0
Justin A. turned in a stifling defensive effort and Jake made several strong saves in net for the visiting Patriots.
Sept. 29: Independence 15, Wilmington Christian 0
Brady recorded three goals and one assist, Manvir (assist), Hayden, Anish and Richie all scored twice and Michael dished out two helpers for the visiting Patriots. Reese (assist), Jake, Justin M. and Matt B. all netted one goal apiece, while Ben W. and Antonio both contributed an assist.
Sept. 27: Independence 6, Tatnall 2
Reese netted two goals, Michael dished out two assists and Hayden and Manvir each registered one goal and one assist for the host Patriots. Brady and Justin M. also scored, while Ben W. added one helper.
Final Season Statistics
Brady – 15 goals, 4 assists (19 points)
Reese – 8 goals, 6 assists (14 points)
Manvir – 9 goals, 4 assists (13 points)
Hayden – 6 goals, 4 assists (10 points)
Michael – 1 goal, 7 assists (8 points)
Ben W. – 4 goals, 3 assists (7 points)
Justin M. – 4 goals, 3 assists (7 points)
Jake – 5 goals, 1 assist (6 points)
Ben Chen – 1 goal, 4 assists (5 points)
Justin A. – 2 goals, 1 assist (3 points)
Anish – 2 goals (2 points)
Richie – 2 goals (2 points)
Matt B. – 1 goal (1 point)
Mihir – 1 assist (1 point)
Sean C. – 1 assist (1 point)
Antonio – 1 assist (1 point)
2016
RECORD: 6-3-2
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 30/7 (+23 differential)
Nov. 4: Independence 6, Tower Hill 0
Miguel scored twice, Jake (assist), Owen, Sam and Cole added one goal apiece and Brady dished out an assist for the visiting Patriots in their final game of the season.
Nov. 2: Sanford 1, Independence 0
The Patriots concluded their late-season, five-game home stand with a 2-1-2 record.
Nov. 1: Independence 10, Wilmington Christian 1
Sam netted two goals, Michael (assist), Mihir (assist), Cole, Owen, Reese, Manvir, Krish and Miguel all scored once and Joe, Brady and Colin each dished out an assist for the host Patriots, who have exploded for 16 goals in their past two games.
Oct. 28: Independence 6, Tower Hill 0
Cole and Sam each recorded one goal and one assist, Owen, Miguel, Reese and Brady also scored and Jake and Sean dished out one assist apiece for the host Patriots, who recorded their second-straight shutout and fourth on the season.
Oct. 26: Independence 0, Wilmington Friends 0
The host Patriots battled to a tie for a second-straight game.
Oct. 20: Independence 1, Tatnall 1
Cole scored on an assist from Reese for the Patriots, who opened a five-game home stand.
Oct. 18: Independence 3, Caravel 0
Reese (assist), Sam and Manvir all scored and Michael dished out an assist for the visiting Patriots.
Oct. 13: Sanford 1, Independence 0
Joe made several outstanding saves and Justin A. provided stout defense in front of him for the visiting Patriots.
Oct. 6: Independence 3, St. Anne’s 1
Sam, Owen and Manvir all scored and Reese, Miguel and Brady each dished out an assist for the host Patriots.
Oct. 5: Independence 1, Wilmington Friends 0
Jake netted the lone goal on a feed from Brady for the visiting Patriots.
Sept. 29: Tatnall 2, Independence 0
Justin M., Justin A. and Cole contributed strong performances for the visiting Patriots, who saw their 26-game, nearly three-year unbeaten streak snapped.
Final Season Statistics
Sam – 6 goals, 1 assist (7 points)
Reese – 3 goals, 3 assists (6 points)
Cole – 4 goals, 1 assist (5 points)
Miguel – 4 goals, 1 assist (5 points)
Brady – 1 goal, 4 assists (5 points)
Owen – 4 goals (4 points)
Jake – 2 goals, 2 assists (4 points)
Manvir – 3 goals (3 points)
Michael – 1 goal, 2 assists (3 points)
Mihir – 1 goal, 1 assist (2 points)
Krish – 1 goal (1 point)
Joe – 1 assist (1 point)
Colin – 1 assist (1 point)
Sean – 1 assist (1 point)
2015
Nov. 6: Independence 3, Sanford 1
Colin netted two goals, Sam scored the final marker off a beautiful volley and Patrick and Jack each added an assist, as the visiting Patriots (11-0) capped their second consecutive undefeated season and third in four years. Owen and Sam turned in yet another strong defensive showing, while Rishi and Varun set the pace and controlled the middle. Independence outscored the opposition 48-12 over the 11-game campaign and extended the program’s unbeaten streak to 26 contests, dating back to October 2013. “Hat Trick” Patrick led the team in goals (20), assists (10) and points (30).
Nov. 5: Independence 2, Tower Hill 1
Rishi scored on a penalty kick, Colin netted the game-winning goal late in the second half and Keegan sealed the victory for the host Patriots (10-0) with a phenomenal save in the waning moments of regulation.
Oct. 29: Independence 3, Tower Hill 1
Patrick recorded one goal and two assists, Rishi and Dylan E. also scored and Cameron and Alex controlled the defensive end of the field to lift the visiting Patriots (9-0). The two teams will meet in a rematch at Independence on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Oct. 27: Independence 3, Wilmington Friends 2
Patrick recorded two goals and one assist, Dylan E. scored once and Colin and Ryan each dished out an assist, as the Patriots (8-0) concluded their four-game home stand unbeaten.
Oct. 22: Independence 3, Tatnall 2
Patrick (two assists), Colin and Dylan E. all scored, Sam and Owen played strong defense and Rishi and Varun maintained control of the midfield for the host Patriots (7-0).
Oct. 21: Independence 7, Caravel 2
Patrick led the host Patriots (6-0) with four goals and one assist, Rishi contributed two goals and two assists and Owen also dished out a pair of helpers. Varun finished with one goal, Sam and Miguel each tallied an assist and Dylan Y. and Cameron anchored the strong defensive effort.
Oct. 16: Independence 3, Sanford 0
Patrick netted two goals, Rishi recorded one goal and one assist and Varun added one helper, as the Patriots (5-0) remained unbeaten and started a four-game home stand on a winning note. Joseph, who made several incredible saves, combined with Keegan to earn the shutout.
Oct. 13: Independence 5, Tatnall 0
“Hat Trick” Patrick led the offense with three goals and two assists for the visiting Patriots (4-0), while Colin netted two goals and dished out one assist. Sam and Owen controlled the defensive end of the field to help Keegan earn the shutout in net.
Oct. 8: Independence 6, Wilmington Friends 3
Rishi (two assists) and Patrick both scored twice, Dylan E. and Colin netted one goal apiece and Varun added one helper for the visiting Patriots (3-0). Sam and Owen controlled the game defensively, with help from a strong effort in net by Keegan.
Sept. 30: Independence 8, Wilmington Christian 0
Patrick netted a hat trick, Dylan E. scored twice and Varun (assist), Rishi and Owen added one goal apiece for the host Patriots (2-0), who led 6-0 at halftime.
Sept. 25: Independence 5, St. Anne's 0
Patrick (one assist) and Dylan E. each scored twice, Varun added one goal and one assist and Keegan earned the shutout in net for the visiting Patriots (1-0), who led 1-0 at halftime. Ryan also dished out a helper in the victory.
Final Season Statistics
“Hat Trick” Patrick – 20 goals, 10 assists (30 points)
Rishi – 8 goals, 5 assists (13 points)
Colin – 7 goals, 2 assists (9 points)
Dylan E. – 8 goals (8 points)
Varun – 3 goals, 4 assists (7 points)
Owen – 1 goal, 2 assists (3 points)
Sam – 1 goal, 1 assist (2 points)
Ryan – 2 assists (2 points)
Jack – 1 assist (1 point)
Miguel – 1 assist (1 point)
2014
Oct. 30: Independence 2, Tower Hill 1
Jack L. netted both goals and Rishi assisted on one for the visiting Patriots (9-0), who completed their second undefeated season in three years. Over nine games, Independence outscored the opposition by an astounding 40-4 margin while recording five shutouts. Jack L. led the team in goals (14), assists (10) and points (24).
Oct. 28: Independence 6, Sanford 0
Dylan E. scored twice, Jack L. (goal) and James each dished out two assists and Matthew, Jack R. and Vincent registered one goal apiece for the visiting Patriots (8-0). Nicky and Keegan combined for the shutout in net.
Oct. 24: Independence 7, Wilmington Friends 0
Jack L. registered three goals and two assists, Rishi (assist) and Patrick both scored twice and James dished out two helpers for the visiting Patriots (7-0). Jack R. added one assist, while Lewes, Dylan Y., Jayson and Alex led Independence's stout defense to another shutout. Additionally, Nicky made one save to mark his fifth appearance without surrendering a goal.
Oct. 16: Independence 5, Tatnall 0
Jack L. contributed to all five goals – scoring three and assisting on two – to propel the visiting Patriots (6-0). James registered one goal and two helpers, Rishi added one goal and Nicky and Keegan combined for the shutout in the net.
Oct. 14: Independence 2, Westtown (Pa.) 1
Patrick and Jack L. both scored, James added an assist and Nicky saved a penalty kick to keep the visiting Patriots (5-0) undefeated.
Oct. 9: Independence 2, Tower Hill 0
Patrick scored both goals, with one assisted by Jack L., while Nicky led the Patriots (4-0) to another shutout in their final home game of the season.
Oct. 7: Independence 6, Tatnall 1
Patrick recorded three goals and one assist, Jack L., Nicky and Dylan E. each added one goal and one assist and James and Matthew contributed one helper apiece for the host Patriots (3-0). Nicky and Keegan combined to make four saves in net.
Oct. 1: Independence 7, Wilmington Friends 1
Jack L. powered the Patriots (2-0) to a dominant victory at home with a hat trick and two assists, while Patrick contributed two goals and one helper, Nicky and Varun each netted one goal and Matthew added one assist. Vincent, Lewis, Jason and Dylan Y. led a stout defensive effort, backed by a combined shutout in net from Nicky and Keegan.
Sept. 24: Independence 3, Sanford 0
Patrick scored twice, Dylan E. added one goal and Lewis dished out two assists for the host Patriots (1-0), who received a shutout from Nicholas in their season opener.
Final Season Statistics
Jack L. – 14 goals, 10 assists (24 points)
Patrick – 12 goals, 2 assists (14 points)
James – 1 goal, 8 assists (9 points)
Rishi – 3 goals, 2 assists (5 points)
Dylan E. – 4 goals, 1 assist (5 points)
Nicky – 2 goals, 1 assist (3 points)
Matthew – 1 goal, 2 assists (3 points)
Jack R. – 1 goal, 1 assist (2 points)
Lewis – 2 assists (2 points)
Vincent – 1 goal (1 point)
Varun – 1 goal (1 point)