AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State soccer program is set to kick off its 2023 campaign on Monday evening, traveling to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to face off with the UNI Panthers in a preseason, exhibition matchup. Monday night’s action is set to begin at 6 p.m.

This marks the second straight season that Iowa State and UNI will meet up for an exhibition match to begin the soccer season. Last year, Iowa State and UNI tied with a 0-0 final.

The Matchup: Iowa State vs. UNI

Where: UNI Soccer Field // Cedar Falls, Iowa

When: August 7 – 6 p.m.

What To Watch For 

• With it being an exhibition, expect the Cyclones to throw multiple different players and lineups out.
• The Cyclones will look to implement 11 newcomers into the fray this season, as five freshmen and six transfers will look to find their place in the rotation.
• Iowa State is looking to settle the most competitive preseason battle in exhibition play, as four goalkeepers are vying to replace program legend Jordan Silkowitz who went on be drafted into the NWSL this past winter.
• ISU lost 50% of its scoring production in the offseason, so finding offensive production will be another key in preseason action.
• ISU has just one returning player who started all 17 games last season in Mira Emma and only four players (Emma, Lauren Hernandez, Hanna Reid, Sophia Thomas) competed in every outing.
• Besides the new player faces on the sidelines, ISU fans may also notice a new pair of coaches as Kathleen Duwve (assistant/goalkeepers coach) and Olivia Seddon (soccer development coordinator) joined the team over the summer.

On Deck
The Cyclones will play a second and final preseason match against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Thursday, August 10. Thursday’s exhibition will be played in Minneapolis at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium and will begin at 6 p.m.