SPRINGFIELD, Mo.
(GREENBAYPHOENIX.COM) - The Green
Bay (1-1-0) men's soccer team will hit the road for the first time this season
on Friday as it takes on Missouri State (0-2-0) who is coming off two road
losses.
The Phoenix looks to bounce back
after last Saturday's loss against Oregon State, despite outshooting the
Beavers 19-7.
With a 2-1-0 all-time record against
Missouri State, this will be the first time Green Bay faces the reigning regular
season MVC champs under the leadership of head Coach Tom Poitras.
Friday night's match-up expects to
carry a lot of excitement in a match-up of two similar teams:
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Green Bay will be playing in Missouri
State's season home-opener
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Both teams appeared in last year's
NCAA Tournament
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Both teams feature a player on this
year's Hermann Trophy Watch List (Alex Riggs, GK, Missouri St.; Tony Walls, M,
Green Bay)
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Both teams are coming off losses
Green Bay will kick off against the
Bears at 7:30 p.m. at Plaster Field
Follow it live: To follow live stats of Green Bay
vs. Missouri State, click here.
Next on the schedule: The Phoenix will close out its road trip with a stop at Oral
Roberts on Sunday, with kick off set for noon.
Just Kickin' It with Tom Poitras: Check out GreenBayPhoenix.com next week Tuesday to watch
Phoenix head Coach Tom Poitras give his analysis of his team's first road trip
and break down upcoming opponents.
