Loyola Greyhounds men's soccer kicks off their 2026 season by hosting the St. John鈥檚 Red Storm on Thursday. Loyola boasts an undefeated record of 4-0-3 against St. John's. Last season, St. John's secured a 9-6-4 record, reaching the NCAA Tournament where they were eliminated by West Virginia. The Greyhounds bring back 14 players and have a strong returning core led by key players like Jack Endacott and Kayin Oladinni, while welcoming 12 freshmen and two transfers.

By the Numbers
  • Loyola is 51-20-17 in the Patriot League since the 2016 season.
  • The Greyhounds have gone 19-1-4 when scoring multiple goals since 2021.
State of Play
  • Loyola has home-field advantage with seven of their first twelve games slated at home this season.
  • St. John鈥檚 is predicted to finish fourth in the Big East East Division.
What's Next

The Greyhounds aim to continue their strong home performance as they prepare for a competitive season, looking to leverage their returning experience and new talent to advance in the rankings and improve on last year鈥檚 results.

Bottom Line

Loyola's successful opener could set the tone for a promising season, with the team's depth and prior performance creating optimism for achieving higher standings in their conference and a strong non-conference showing.