Bradley Braves men's soccer team is set to face the Butler Bulldogs in Indianapolis on August 23rd. This marks the Braves' first road game of the season, following a season opener that ended in a 2-2 draw against DePaul. Bradley leads 1-1-1 in their last three inaugural road matches and hopes to build on their early season performance. Notably, they aim for redemption against Butler, who leads the all-time series 3-2-0, with their last matchup dating back to 2011.

By the Numbers
  • Bradley holds a 0-0-1 record, while Butler is at 0-1-0 this season.
  • Bradley has 9 debutants, including Liam Healey, who scored in the last match.
State of Play
  • Bradley is coming off a draw against DePaul and is adjusting to new starters.
  • Butler faced a 2-0 loss to Northern Illinois, with a standout performance from Brendan Cunningham.
What's Next

As both teams search for their first win of the season, Bradley will aim to leverage their experience and momentum, while Butler looks to bounce back at home under new head coach Ian Sarachan.

Bottom Line

Bradley needs to capitalize on their recent experience and team chemistry to secure a critical early-season victory against a struggling Butler team.