Who: Bradley & Green Bay
Where: Macomb, IL
When: 9/3 & 9/6 5:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Looking to Regroup
Western Illinois men's soccer looks to bounce back this week with two non-conference matchups at home. After a competitive 1-0 loss to Northern Kentucky on Sunday, the Leathernecks are eager to turn strong stretches of play into results. With Bradley and Green Bay coming to Macomb, WIU has an opportunity to build momentum and get back in the win column before conference play. 

Stronger in the Second Half
While the Leathernecks have shown stretches of strong defensive play, they'll look to tighten things up even more in the second half. Opponents have scored late goals in back-to-back matches, and WIU's focus this week will be on finishing games with the same defensive intensity they have shown capable of in the first half. 

Capitalizing on Opportunities 
The Leathernecks earned nine corner kicks against Northern Kentucky. That pressure created several dangerous moments in the box, and the Leathernecks will look to build on that momentum by turning those opportunities into goals. 

Scouting Bradley (1-1-1)
In 2024, the Braves finished with a conference record of 1-5-2, placing 7th in the MVC. One key player returning for the 2025 season is forward Mitch Coughlon, who led the team with six goals last year. Bradley is coming off their first win of the season against Milwaukee in a 1-0 victory. 

Scouting Green Bay (1-2-0)
The Green Bay men's soccer team was ranked No. 1 in the Horizon League 2025 Under Armour preseason poll, receiving 87 points and four first-place votes. Green Bay is also coming off its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Southern Indiana. Green Bay previously was defeated by #12 Indiana 2-1. 

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