PHILADELPHIA – Temple men's soccer is set to kick off its 2016 campaign with a game-filled weekend at the brand new Temple Sports Complex. The Owls will first host Manhattan College on Friday, Aug. 26 at 4 followed by a Sunday afternoon game against Saint Joseph's starting at 2 p.m.
Temple's home opener will also be Student Appreciation Night as a part of Welcome Week for the University's new and returning students.
The Owls are coming off a successful pair of preseason exhibition matches, going 2-0 in scrimmages against Lafayette and Monmouth. Across both matches, the Owls posted three goals from three different Owls and allowed only one goal.