MSU men's soccer opens season against Albany on August 20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Michigan State University men's soccer is set to start its season against Albany at 7 p.m. on August 20 at DeMartin Stadium. The Spartans aim to secure their first NCAA tournament berth since 2018, having gone 5-8-3 last season. Coach Damon Rensing, in his 19th season, emphasizes the depth of the current team despite the loss of four starters. Key returning players like Miles Merritt, Brandon Munson, and Peter Soudan will be pivotal as the Spartans face a challenging schedule, including notable nonconference and Big Ten matchups in the coming weeks.
- •MSU went 5-8-3 last season, beating two top-five teams.
- •Key players: Miles Merritt, Brandon Munson, Peter Soudan.
- •MSU plays Albany in home opener on August 20.
- •Rensing highlights team's depth despite losing four starters.
- •Spartans face a challenging schedule this season.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — MSU men's soccer takes aim at first NCAA tournament berth since 2018
"MSU men's soccer, which opens season against Albany at home on Aug. 20, will lean on depth in chase for NCAA bid.
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