The Michigan men’s soccer team faced consistent struggles last season. Offensively, the Wolverines weren’t able to get a rhythm going all season, being shut out five separate times and averaging less than 10 shots per game. Meanwhile, Michigan’s back line was peppered with shots, putting the pressure on its defense and goalkeepers to keep the team afloat.
Fielding a young and inexperienced roster did the Wolverines no favor last season. Coupled with the departures this offseason of some of the limited experience that was in Ann Arbor, such as forward and top goal-scorer Alex Waggoner, the roster needed retooling.