Billikens Square Off Against Top-Tier Competition in 2024 Men's Soccer Season
2024 Saint Louis Men's Soccer Season Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens are set to kick off their 2024 men's soccer season on Friday, August 23, against the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers. The Billikens will play a challenging nonconference schedule that includes matches against Missouri State and Dayton before opening Atlantic 10 Conference play on September 20.
Key Matchups
- August 23: Saint Louis vs. No. 7 Indiana
- August 28: Saint Louis vs. Missouri State
- September 6: Saint Louis vs. Dayton
- November 10: Saint Louis vs. VCU (A-10 Championship)
Players to Watch
The Billikens return several key players from last season's team, which finished 12-5-2 and reached the semifinals of the A-10 Championship.
- Simon Becher: The senior forward was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team last season after leading the Billikens in scoring with 10 goals.
- John Klein: The senior midfielder was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Third Team last season after contributing four goals and five assists.
- Owen O'Malley: The senior defender was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team last season after starting all 19 games for the Billikens.
Outlook
The Billikens are expected to be a contender in the A-10 this season. They have a veteran team with a lot of experience, and they play in one of the toughest conferences in the country.
If the Billikens can stay healthy and get some luck, they have the potential to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
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