With September approaching, the UMass Lowell men’s soccer team is set to return to the field and kick off the 2023 season. Led by Head Coach Kyle Zenoni, the River Hawks will look to make a statement and earn the respect of their opponents in his second year at the helm. 

The 2023 campaign begins on the road on Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. against Lafayette. 

During the offseason, Zenoni added 14 new players to his roster, including eight transfers and four freshmen. The group will bring a mix of experience and youth to a set of returners ready to compete.

The incoming class features players from all over the world including Japan, Argentina, France, Cape Verde, Canada, and the Netherlands, as well as a few local players from the United States.

“I think the biggest thing for them is understanding how we play, and the work that it takes to play at this level,” commented Zenoni. “I expect that if they can do that, then they will have a chance to get in the lineup and contribute.”

The River Hawks will begin conference play on the road when they take on NJIT on September 23, followed by road matches against Vermont (Sep. 30.) and Holy Cross (Oct. 3). UMass Lowell will return home to battle UMBC (Oct. 7) and Ivy League opponent Brown (Oct. 10), before a clash against UAlbany (Oct. 14) takes the team back on the road.

Rounding out the schedule, the River Hawks face the longest home stand of the season with matches against UMass (Oct. 17), Binghamton (Oct. 21), and New Hampshire (Oct. 26). Finally, the regular season comes to a close at Bryant on October 31.