September 7, 2025
Match Preview: Faith Men's Soccer vs. Union
Week 3: Faith (0-0-1) vs. Union Adventist University (0-2-0) |
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| Match 2: Union |
Monday, Sep. 8 | 3:30 p.m. CT | Pyche Field | Ankeny, IA |
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Ankeny, IA -- Faith Men's Soccer takes on Union Adventist University, coming off of a 1-1 draw against Crown College on Friday. The Eagles take Pyche Field on Monday, with kickoff set for 3:30 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), and Carter Whitcher (12).
FIRST GOAL
Austin Lundberg scored the first goal of the year for the Eagles, marking his first career goal in the process.
NEW FACES
The Eagles men's soccer program and head coach Gary Backous welcome 15 newcomers to the 2025 roster. The new additions look to have an immediate impact in every area of the field.
SCOUTING THE WARRIORS
Union comes into Monday with an 0-2-0 record on the year. The teams competed two times in 2024 with each team winning on their home field.
