The Basics
Drake men's soccer is set to open its 2025 campaign with high expectations. The Bulldogs travel to the Lone Star State for matchups against Houston Christian (Aug. 21) and Incarnate Word (Aug. 24).
Bulldog Breakdown
Drake finished with a 9-5-3 overall record and an impressive 5-1-2 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play, good for second place in the MVC. The Bulldogs scored 27 goals (1.59 per game) while conceding 18 (1.06 per game), outshot opponents 167 to 125, and led the conference in penalty-kick efficiency—6 goals on 6 attempts.
The Bulldogs were selected as the preseason favorite in the 2025 MVC Preseason Poll released earlier this week.