MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois Men's Soccer has unveiled its 2025 fall schedule, featuring a competitive mix of non-conference match ups and Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) battles as the Leathernecks look to build momentum in the new season.
The action kicks off with an exhibition match against Indian Hills Community College on Saturday, August 16, at home. The regular season officially begins on the road, with the Leathernecks traveling to Butler University on August 21, before returning to Macomb to host Quincy University on August 24.
Western continues its non-conference stretch with key games at Northern Illinois University (August 28) and home contests against Northern Kentucky (August 31), Bradley (September 3), and UW-Green Bay (September 6). The early season schedule also features a road test at UIC on September 11 before the Leathernecks host IU-Indianapolis on September 16.
The final match of non-conference play ends with a trip to Kansas City on September 21, followed by back-to-back home conference matches against Eastern Illinois (September 27) and SIU-Edwardsville (October 2). The Leathernecks will face a challenging road swing with visits to Lindenwood (October 5), Incarnate Word (October 9), and Houston Christian (October 12).
Western Illinois returns home to face Southern Indiana on October 16 and Liberty University on October 19 before closing out the regular season with crucial OVC match ups, including trips to Eastern Illinois (October 25) and SIU-Edwardsville (October 30). The Leathernecks wrap up their home schedule by hosting Lindenwood University on Sunday, November 2.
With a strong non-conference schedule and pivotal OVC match ups, the Leathernecks aim to make noise in conference play and position themselves for another year of postseason competition.
Fans are encouraged to come out to John MacKenzie Alumni Field to support Western Illinois throughout what promises to be an exciting and competitive 2025 season.
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