What you need to know:
* The Panthers will open their 20-match schedule with a pair of exhibition matches next week.
* GSU will head to Charlotte on Aug. 8 and host Presbyterian on Aug. 12.
* Georgia State returns 15 veterans and welcomes 16 newcomers.
ATLANTA- The Georgia State women’s soccer team began preparing for the upcoming season Wednesday, gearing up for two exhibition matches before the start of regular season play on Aug. 18.
The Panthers’ first test of the season will come at Charlotte, when the team takes on the 49ers in the first of two exhibition matches.