Once again, The Tuesday List examines the national rankings in Division II women’s and men’s soccer.

Colorado School of Mines striker Kayla Mitchell, left, was named the RMAC offensive player of the week; Courtney Ryan of Metro State was the defensive player of the week; two Mines players won both awards for the men; we check in with former Colorado Rapids striker Tam, er, Tom McManus; D.C. United players get a nude awakening; the American Soccer Minute for week 30 of MLS; and more! (photo by George Tanner/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

The Tuesday List takes its weekly look at the NCAA Division II men’s and women’s polls, as conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. None of Colorado’s Division I teams made the rankings this week.

Metro State’s Becca Mays records her second treble of 2009, the Metro men and Regis combine for 52 shots in a wild 1-1 tie, the Regis women’s team ties Fort Lewis in Durango, the Colorado College women win their Conference USA opener, UCCS increases its lead on CSU-Pueblo in the Steel & Silver Series, and more! (file photo by George Tanner/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

In what’s becoming a tradition around here, The Tuesday List examines the latest men’s and women’s polls by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. …

A roundup of Sunday’s college soccer action involving teams from Colorado …

Aleah DeGeneres scored on a cross from Madison McQuilliams in the 103rd minute to give No. 20 Metro State a 3-2 victory over No. 11 Fort Lewis on Friday afternoon at Auraria Field. It was the first loss of the season for Fort Lewis and marked the first time the Skyhawks had allowed a goal in 2009. Above, Nichole Kluk of Fort Lewis, left, and Metro State’s Becca Mays battle for possession. (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

DU freshman forward Alex Tarnoczi, far left, had himself a big weekend against Dayton and Belmont, two Beccas stood tall for Metropolitan State College, the Adams State men’s team got its first lead ever, Preston Burpo looks like he’ll start for the Colorado Rapids on Friday against San Jose, and much, much more! (photo by George Tanner/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

A roundup of Sunday’s soccer action from colleges in Colorado.

For you, Tuesday was a new setting, a new set of circumstances. You were out of your element, but you were eager for the opportunity nonetheless.
Just a few days earlier, you won a friendly against Regis by a score of 4-0. In front of about 100 people.
When you play, you normally play on campus. Not in a stadium. You play in a place called the “Auraria fields.” It sounds more like a city park than a soccer-specific complex. In fact, it is.
All of your classmates (did I mention you’re a college …