Thursday, August 20
Bowling Green, OH
7 PM
Wright State University
at
Bowling Green
Photo by: Addyson Olsen
Men’s soccer kicks off 2026 season at Bowling Green Thursday
8/19/2026 4:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DAYTON – The Wright State men's soccer team will kick off its 2026 campaign Thursday night on the road against Bowling Green. Kickoff in Bowling Green is slated for 7 p.m., and fans can follow all the action on ESPN+.
MATCH INFORMATION
Thursday, August 20 - WATCH (ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Bowling Green finished the 2025 season with a 5-8-4 overall record and a 1-4-2 record in Missouri Valley Conference play.
HISTORY VS. BOWLING GREEN
Thursday will mark the 26th all-time meeting between Wright State and Bowling Green, a series the Falcons lead 14-8-3. The Raiders came up short against Bowling Green when the two squads met at Alumni Field a season ago, falling 3-0.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 2-13-1 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Horizon League play. Three Raiders earned Horizon League All-League honors in 2025, with Henry Hutchinson and Roman Kedgley being named to the All-League Third Team, while Alessandro Malterer was named a finalist for the Sportsmanship award.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes 19 newcomers – including 10 freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 28-player roster includes 10 freshmen, nine sophomores, and nine juniors.
DOMESTIC TALENT
Wright State's 2026 roster features players from nine different states, stretching from coast to coast. The Raiders hail from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio.
ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Raiders also boast an international presence, with eight countries represented across five continents. Wright State's international student-athletes come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, and Japan.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Men's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 each, and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
UP NEXT
Following Thursday's game, the Raiders will come home to Alumni Field for their 2026 home opener against Belmont on Sunday, August 23. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Thursday, August 20 - WATCH (ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Bowling Green finished the 2025 season with a 5-8-4 overall record and a 1-4-2 record in Missouri Valley Conference play.
HISTORY VS. BOWLING GREEN
Thursday will mark the 26th all-time meeting between Wright State and Bowling Green, a series the Falcons lead 14-8-3. The Raiders came up short against Bowling Green when the two squads met at Alumni Field a season ago, falling 3-0.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 2-13-1 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Horizon League play. Three Raiders earned Horizon League All-League honors in 2025, with Henry Hutchinson and Roman Kedgley being named to the All-League Third Team, while Alessandro Malterer was named a finalist for the Sportsmanship award.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes 19 newcomers – including 10 freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 28-player roster includes 10 freshmen, nine sophomores, and nine juniors.
DOMESTIC TALENT
Wright State's 2026 roster features players from nine different states, stretching from coast to coast. The Raiders hail from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio.
ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Raiders also boast an international presence, with eight countries represented across five continents. Wright State's international student-athletes come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, and Japan.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Men's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 each, and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
UP NEXT
Following Thursday's game, the Raiders will come home to Alumni Field for their 2026 home opener against Belmont on Sunday, August 23. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.
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