DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University men's soccer program will have a challenging 18-game schedule for the 2016 season, second-year head coach Gareth Smith announced Monday, June 13.
Drake, the defending 2015 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament champions, will play 12 road contests and six home contests at Cownie Soccer Complex. The team will prepare for the fall campaign with two home exhibition matches – Bellevue University on Aug. 14 and Eastern Illinois on Aug. 17.
"We are excited about the demanding schedule we have lined up for the fall," said Smith. "Our non-conference schedule will certainly challenge us, in competition and travel, and will be a good preparation for our defense of the conference tournament championship.