Men's Soccer Releases 2022 Home Slate
The Gamecock men's soccer squad's 2022 fall schedule was released and includes nine regular season matches at Stone Stadium, head coach Tony Annan announced on Thursday.
COLUMBIA—The Gamecock men’s soccer squad’s 2022 fall schedule was released and includes nine regular season matches at Stone Stadium, head coach Tony Annan announced on Tuesday.
“This season will be a great challenge for the team, with many new players and a new conference it will be a very intense and competitive season,” Annan said. “We will have the 2021 national champions at home on September 2, which would be a great time to catch a game and help pack the house at Stone Stadium. We are excited to get the 2022 season underway and hope to see as many fans pushing the program for success.”
The Gamecocks’ 11-match home schedule, which is comprised of two exhibitions and nine regular season matches, is highlighted by rival and defending national champions Clemson. Carolina is set to take on the Tigers at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2.
The Sun Belt conference adds a new flavor to the Gamecocks’ schedule. Four Sun Belt matches are slated to take place at Stone Stadium this year. The Gamecocks open their home conference slate with a match against Georgia Southern on Sept. 24. Two weeks later, the 2020 national champions make their way to Columbia as the Gamecocks will take on Marshall on Oct. 8.
Carolina will host James Madison at 3 p.m. on October 23. The Gamecocks and Dukes have never faced off in a regular season match. The battle of SEC men’s soccer bragging rights is on home soil for the Gamecocks. Carolina will face off with the only other SEC school with men’s soccer, Kentucky, at 7 p.m. on November 1. The match will also serve as Senior Night for the Gamecock seniors.
The Gamecocks have four other nonconference home matches in 2022. Carolina is set to host USC Upstate on Sept. 6. The match against the Spartans will mark the sixth consecutive year of matches between the two programs.
Carolina will face off against Winthrop at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9. The Gamecocks’ victory against Winthrop last season marked the first win under Annan, who enters his second season at the helm of the Gamecock men’s soccer program.
Carolina then hosts the Camels of Campbell on Sept. 17. That match is set for a 7 p.m. start time.
The Gamecocks will also face off against Queens at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 for their final nonconference home match. Carolina has never faced Queens in a regular season match.
The Gamecocks’ exhibition slate includes matches against Duke on Aug. 13 and Gardner-Webb on Aug. 20 inside of Stone Stadium. Duke has won one national championship in program history and has claimed six ACC regular season crowns. The Gamecocks defeated Gardner-Webb at Stone Stadium on Sept. 28.
The best season ticket deal in town is back for the 2022 men’s and women’s soccer season. For only $25 for adults and $10 for youth (17 and under), season ticket holders will receive admission to all men’s and women’s regular season home games at Stone Stadium. Fans can also upgrade their season tickets to include this year’s limited-edition Gamecock Soccer Scarf for an additional $10. To purchase season tickets visit: https://fevo.me/soccer22.
For more information on the Gamecock men’s soccer team, please stay tuned to GameccocksOnline.com.
Men’s Soccer Home Schedule
August 13 – vs. Duke (exhibition) – 6 p.m.
August 20 – vs. Gardner-Webb (exhibition) – 7 p.m.
September 2 – vs. Clemson – 7 p.m.
September 6 – vs. USC Upstate – 7 p.m.
September 9 – vs. Winthrop – 7 p.m.
September 17 – vs. Campbell – 7 p.m.
September 20 – vs. Queens – 7 p.m.
September 24 – vs. Georgia Southern – TBA
October 8 – vs. Marshall – TBA
October 23 – vs. James Madison – 3 p.m.
November 1 – vs. Kentucky – 7 p.m.
Bold – indicates Sun Belt conference match
