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Men’s Soccer Team Beats Nation’s Top Squad In First Game In Nearly 35 Years

Isabella Arce
Thursday was a full circle moment for Michael Hitchcock. In 1979, Hitchcock helped Miami Dade College’s men’s soccer program secure a national title. Four years later, the team captured a second championship. But despite that success, the squad was dismantled in 1990—a move Hitchcock called “heartbreaking.” Nearly 35-years later,… Read the rest at our website.
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Women’s Soccer Team Poised To Start New Era At Miami Dade College

Pietra Romano , 
For the first time since 1990, Miami Dade College athletics will feature soccer this fall. Despite the nearly 35-year hiatus, the program has a rich history, capturing national titles in men’s soccer in 1979 and 1983. But they have never fielded a women’s squad—until now. “We’re going to focus… Read the rest at our website.
SportsKendall CampusPadrón CampusNews

Kendall And Padrón Campus To Launch Sports Management Program This Fall

Isabella Arce
At Miami Dade College sports are not just extracurricular activities—they’re part of the curriculum. This August, the School of Global Business, Trade and Transportation is launching a sports management associates of science degree program at Kendall and Eduardo J. Padrón campuses. The program is a joint-effort between MDC and… Read the rest at our website.
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Sharks’ Fernandez Earns Citrus Conference First-Team Honors

Nikole Valiente , 
Miami Dade College sophomore Juan Miguel Fernandez was tabbed to the Citrus Conference First-Team by the Florida College System Athletic Association. The right-hander posted a 9-3 mark for MDC this season and struck out 83 batters while posting a 3.95 earned run average.  Sharks third baseman D’Angelo Ortiz, catcher… Read the rest at our website.