THE BASICS
Drake men's soccer begins its home slate with two exhibition matches against in-state opponents. The Bulldogs will battle Grand View for the Des Moines Community Shield on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. before playing host to William Penn on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. Both matches will be played at Cownie Soccer Complex.
TOP RETURNERS
Senior midfielder Louis Yuill led Drake in assists (five) a season ago to pace the Bulldog returners with seven points. Forward Bradan Allen is a graduate student who knocked in a pair of goals and an added an assist during the 2021 campaign.