TAKOMA PARK, MD- WAU men's soccer has officially released its 2023 varsity schedule with a squadron of new faces.

The Shock will open the season with 23 newly recruited international players. Under the helm of Athletics Recruiter and Head Men's Soccer Coach Daniel Carroll, the team boasts a roster of 53 players across the varsity and development squads. Twenty-seven are international, from England, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Japan to name a few.

"I would love to put this school on the map," said Carroll. "Some of these guys have played at the highest levels in their respective countries, so for me, creating a winning culture will only draw in the locals. They're going to know who we are, they're going to want to play for us, and it's only going to create a successful environment."

With two scrimmages in the books, the men's soccer team is ready to officially open the 2023-2024 season. 

SCHEDULE PREVIEW

The Shock will open the season with a three-game swing on the road, starting in Bluefield, VA, on August 23, facing Bluefield University at 6:00 pm. The next day, August 24, they will face Emory & Henry College. Lastly, they will travel to Front Royal, VA, on August 29 to face Christendom College.

On September 1, The Shock will host their home opener, taking on Penn State Brandywine. WAU will remain home, hosting Pitt-Johnstown on September 4.

Later that week, WAU will complete in Washington, DC, facing Gallaudet on September 6.

The following week, the Shock will host Shaw University on September 10, then travel to Delaware to face Goldey-Beacom College on September 13.

After that, WAU will host Point Park on September 17. The Shock will go on a three-game road swing starting in Schuylkill, PA, facing CAC conference mate Penn State Schuylkill on September 20. On September 27, they will face WVU Tech in West Virginia; on October 3, they will face Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA.

The Shock will return home on October 7 to host conference mate Fisher College, then travel to face conference mates Georgia Gwinnett and Florida National on October 11-12. 

WAU will host their senior night on October 18, facing Penn State Schuylkill at the WAU Turf Field for the last home match of the season.

The Shock will close the 2023 season by traveling to Boston, MA, to face Fisher College on October 22.

See the full schedule HERE.

NEXT UP: Bluefield University

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