Vidar Ekehaug, a 5’9" midfielder from Norway, began his career at Dowling during the 2000 season.
In 2001, Ekehaug not only excelled on the field but in the classroom as well, taking home the titles of NYCAC Men’s Soccer Academic Player of the Year and was a member of the 2001-02 Verizon Academic All-District 1 College Division Men’s Soccer Team. In 2002, his play on the field earned him a spot on the NYCAC All-Conference Team and also the All-Northeast Region Second Team. His efforts in the classroom earned him 2002 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-America honors.