Caldwell University Athletics Hall of Fame
Back To Hall of Fame
Back To Hall of Fame
Emmett Idzahl manned the goal for the Cougar men’s soccer team from 1993 to 1996, keeping the opponents at bay with his athleticism and fearless style. He had an outstanding first season, recording 217 saves to earn All-American honorable mention honors. That season the Cougars tied for the program’s first CACC regular-season title and advanced to the finals of the conference tournament.
A three-time all-CACC goalkeeper, Emmett played professionally in the United Soccer League with the Central Jersey Riptide and the New Jersey Stallions, as well as with Hampton Roads of the A-League. He was also a member of Major League Soccer’s New York-New Jersey MetroStars for one game.
“[The Hall of Fame] means so much to me, to be recognized for something I loved to do and had fun doing it,” he said. “I have many memories from playing at Caldwell, from our rivalry with Bloomfield and being run into the ground by our coach Tony Scorciolla, to the teamwork and the friendships we built.”
Originally from West Long Branch, N.J., Emmett is a police officer in Wall, N.J. and lives in Brick, N.J. with his wife Angela and their children Benjamin, Emma and Molly.
Back To Hall of Fame
