September 4, 2025
Match Preview: Faith Men's Soccer vs. Crown
Week 2: Faith (0-0-0) vs. Crown (0-1-1) |
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| Match 1: Crown |
Friday, Sep. 5 | 5:15 p.m. CT | Pyche Field | Ankeny, IA |
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Ankeny, IA -- Faith Men's Soccer is set to begin the 2025 season on Friday at home, with a North Region match against Crown College. Kickoff at Pyche Field is set for 5:15 p.m. CT.
FAITH NOTES
- Faith finished the 2024 season with an 7-13-1 record, finishing their season in the North Region tournament semifinals.
- The Eagles return over half of their offensive output from the 2024 season, with 55% (22/40) of the team's goals and 53% (17/32) of its assists.
- Faith competed in one preseason scrimmage against North Central, allowing them to test new roles and lineups before the season began.
- The Eagles return 10 members from the 2024 squad, seven of which started double-digit matches in 2024; Andre Quintana (18), Enzo Pileggi (18), Parker Lundberg (17), Zachary Choi (15), Grant Busenitz (15), Kevin Richardson (14), Carter Whitcher (12),
NEW FACES
The Eagles men's soccer program and head coach Gary Backous will welcome 15 newcomers to the 2025 roster. The new additions look to have an immediate impact in every area of the field.
SCOUTING THE POLARS
Crown enters Friday's match with an 0-1-1 record on the season. The Polars are led by second year head coach Alex Hosler; In his first year at the helm, Hosler led his team to a third place UMAC finish. Last time the teams met, Crown took a 4-1 win in the semifinals of the North Region Tournament.
