Unfortunately for the Crimson, their seniors have stepped up for the last time. Harvard was not selected for the NCAA tournament yesterday, meaning the uniquely talented Steffa—a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who admirably filled Lobach’s role as a central defender at times this year—has played his last game.
“Joe Steffa is a fantastic personality,” Kerr said. “He’s very vocal, he’s a leader, he’s not afraid. He makes an impact in every game.”
Junior Ladd Fritz was more succinct.
“Joe likes to keep everybody in line,” he said.
Morrow, having made himself a valuable contributor at the varsity level, completes a collegiate career he began as a prolific scorer on the junior varsity squad.
“You can count on Charlie to bring some energy to the field and really give us a spark,” Kerr said.
Luckily for Harvard, the unlikely duo’s careers converged for one final afternoon in Philadelphia, allowing them to end their careers on a relative high note.
“I think it’s time to finally hang ’em up,” Steffa said. “I never thought I’d see the end of soccer, but it’s the best way I can go. I’ll always be able to look back and remember fondly the last time I put on a Harvard uniform.”