The Crimson feels that while the season was not a complete success, it was a step in the right direction.

"The end of last season was somewhat disappointing," Kalil said. "But overall it was a good season to build on."

Now as Harvard looks toward this season, it finds itself in a much more competitive Ivy League.

"I believe that the Ivy will be much more evenly matched this season," Kalil said. "I don't think anyone team will be undefeated."

Once again, turf seems to be the main reason for the change. The shift of the majority of Ivy teams to artificial turf fields should even out the playing field.

"Last season the league was split pretty much down the middle in terms of turf fields and grass fields," Kalil said. "This year, though, Yale is the only team left with grass, so things should be much more competitive."

Despite the increased parity, Harvard still looks to be the underdog in the fight to get to the top of the league, as the perennial powerhouses still loom as the favorites. The Crimson, however, is far from being intimidated by any team this year and plans to make some noise of its own.