The Butler men’s soccer team huddles up before an exhibition game against Oakland University. The Bulldogs open up their regular season on the road against Akron on Aug. 24. Jimmy Lafakis/Collegian file photo.
The Butler men’s soccer team begins their 2018 campaign at the No. 4 ranked Akron Zips on Aug. 24. Both teams were ranked inside the top 10 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and are looking for strong starts to improve on deep NCAA Tournament runs last spring.
The Bulldogs, ranked ninth in the country, are coming off a Sweet 16 berth where they lost to No.