SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel men's soccer team opens its 2023 season Saturday (Aug. 26) with a 1:00 p.m. non-conference match against the UHSP Eutectics in Creve Couer, Missouri.

Saturday's contest will mark the first of eight road dates for the EU men this fall and begin a two game road trip for the Valor.

OPENING STORYLINES 

• Evangel will be opening its ninth season overall as a program, their second season under Head Coach Kyle Beard.

• EU returns three of their top goal scorers from last season; Rem Harmsworth, Sage Ballard, and Igor Ovcarevic.

• Anthony Morales returns in goal for Evangel, after recording 77 saves and allowing just 2.76 goals per game.

• Evangel also returns several pieces of a strong defensive back line.

• The Valor have reloaded with several newcomers who will look to earn playing time, including transfer Ted Okoroh and freshman Caleb Kuchta.

• Saturday will be Evangel's first match up against UHSP in program history.

LOOKING AHEAD

Evangel continues on a two-match road swing following Saturday's contest, taking on Ecclesia College on Wednesday (Aug. 30) in Springdale, Ark.

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