Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Soccer
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Soccer
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Bradley secures dominant victory over Western Illinois in men's soccer
Western Illinois Men's Soccer faced off against in-state rival Bradley on Thursday night, seeking their first victory over the Braves since 2015. Bradley secured a decisive four-nil shutout win.
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Leathernecks prepare for upcoming matches against Bradley and Quincy
Western Illinois University's Leathernecks are set for an eventful week as they travel to Bradley and host Quincy. The match against Bradley will take place at Shea Stadium in Peoria, IL on Thursday, August 29 at 7 PM, followed by a home game against Quincy at John MacKenzie Alumni Field on Sunday, September 1 at 5 PM. Both matches will be available via live stats.
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Joel McIntyre named OVC defensive player of the week
The Ohio Valley Conference announced its first in-season weekly report on Tuesday, naming Joel McIntyre as the conference's defensive player of the week.
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Leathernecks earn draw at Butler despite playing with ten men
Western Illinois men's soccer team traveled to Butler for their second match of the 2024 season on Sunday evening. The Leathernecks demonstrated significant improvement from their opener against Grand Canyon, securing a draw despite playing the last 19 minutes with ten men.
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Grand Canyon defeats Western Illinois in season opener
Western Illinois commenced the 2024 men's soccer season on Thursday night in Phoenix, Arizona. The match, initially scheduled for 7 P.M. local time, was delayed by 55 minutes due to lightning, officially starting at 7:55 P.M.
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Western Illinois kicks off soccer season against Grand Canyon and Butler
Western Illinois Kicks Off 2024 Season with Grand Canyon, Butler Matchups
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Western Illinois set for debut season as OVC reveals preseason poll
BRENTWOOD, TN - In just one week, Western Illinois men's soccer kicks off its first season in the Ohio Valley Conference. The OVC revealed its preseason poll and list of Players to Watch on Thursday, as the Leathernecks were voted to finish seventh and Jimmy Baars was named an OVC Player to Watch.
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Western Illinois men’s soccer announces schedule for inaugural OVC season
Western Illinois Men’s Soccer has unveiled its 2024 schedule, marking the team's transition from The Summit League to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). This season introduces new opponents for the Leathernecks, including first-time matches against Liberty and Incarnate Word, as well as a game against Houston Christian—their first encounter since 1985.
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Western Illinois men's soccer honored for academic excellence by Summit League
The Western Illinois men's soccer program has been recognized by the Summit League for their academic achievements during the 2023-24 academic year. The Leathernecks had five student-athletes named to the Commissioner's List of Academic Achievement: Jimmy Baars, Liam Gainey, Gabe Chapa, Oscar Olingdahl, and Abdul Hypolite.