Colin Rolfe’s outstanding four years in soccer at the University of Louisville came to an end Saturday with UofL’s 1-0 loss to UCLA in double overtime at Cardinal Park. A first team All-America player the last two seasons, Rolfe scored a school record 33 goals and 21 assists during  his college career. He was also the first UofL player to be nominated for the Herman Trophy, college soccer’s most prestigious award.

He led UofL to the NCAA championship game in 2011 and to the quarterfinals this season.  His dad, Jay Rolfe, indicates that Colin has had feelers from Major League Soccer and is confident he will be a first round draft pick.

The student section was loud and rowdy, having a great time until UCLA punched in the winning goal, depriving UofL of a second trip to the Final Four. The NCAA quarterfinal game attracted 4,832 fans to Cardinal Park.  For heartily cheering on the photographer, these guys make Card Game’s banner (at top of page).

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By Charlie Springer

Charlie Springer is a former Louisville editor and sportswriter, a public affairs consultant, a UofL grad and longtime fan.