Match Preview: Faith Men's Soccer vs Manhattan
Week 3: Faith (2-0-1) vs. Manhattan Christian College (0-1-1) |
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| Match 4: Manhattan |
Saturday, Sep. 13 | 2:00 p.m. CT | Frank Anneberg Soccer Park | Manhattan, KS |
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Ankeny, IA -- Faith men's soccer closes out the weekend against Manhattan Christian College. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
Faith won 2-0 against Barclay College on Friday with Austin and Parker Lundberg scoring a goal apiece. GK Enzo Pileggi earned his first shutout of the season in the win.
FIRST GOAL
Austin Lundberg scored the first goal of the year for the Eagles, marking his first career goal in the process.
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).
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 THUNDER
Manhattan comes into the match 0-1-1 on the season, led by Craig Bender in his first year at the helm. The Thunder ended Friday in a 2-2 tie against Emmaus University.
