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Herd soccer begins its National Title defense by going 1-1 in the opening week of play

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The 2021 regular season is underway for the reigning national champion Marshall Men’s Soccer Team. Marshall, fresh from a historic championship, looks to continue its newfound success on the soccer pitch.

After a historic season, there are new expectations for the team. The first test on the schedule for the Herd, came in the form of No. 21 ranked James Maddison University. Marshall dominated the season opener against the Dukes, showing an impressive offensive output. The Marshall offense scored six goals, winning the game 6-1.

“Tonight we went through a lot of adversity in a number of different ways,” JMU Head Coach Paul Zazenski said.