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Bowling Green State University Men's Soccer Kicks Off 2025 Regular-Season Schedule

Strategic Insights

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The Bowling Green State University men's soccer team is set to begin its 2025 regular-season schedule with a pair of matches against Indianapolis-based programs. Head coach Eric Nichols and the Falcons will host IU Indy on Thursday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Cochrane Stadium, with admission free to all BGSU home soccer matches. Following the home opener, the team will embark on a three-game road swing with a Sunday evening matchup against Butler University.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Falcons have 12 returning student-athletes on the 2025 roster, including six starters from the 2024 season.
  • BGSU finished the 2024 season with an overall record of 12-6-2 and 4-3-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference, tying for third place in the nine-team league.
  • Four of the top-six point-scorers from the 2024 club are back, including forwards Bennett Painter and Trace Terry, who combined for 25 goals and 59 points last fall.
  • Terry was named to the All-MVC First Team and All-American Second Team, while Painter earned all-conference second-team honors and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-American Second Team.
  • Terry is the first player in program history to return to the Falcons after being drafted, as he was selected by the Seattle Sounders FC in the third round of the MLS SuperDraft.
  • Returning Falcons who started all 20 matches in 2024 include senior Andrew Shaffer and junior Gus Peacock, in addition to Painter.
  • Shaffer has 29 career points at BGSU, ranking third among active Falcons behind Terry (47) and Painter (38).
  • Already this season, Terry has been named to the United Soccer Coaches Forwards to Watch list.

Statistics:

  • 12 returning student-athletes on the 2025 roster
  • 6 starters from the 2024 season returning
  • 15 newcomers joining the Falcons in 2025
  • 2024 season record: 12-6-2 overall, 4-3-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference
  • Number of points scored by Bennett Painter and Trace Terry last fall: 25 goals, 59 points
  • Awards earned by Trace Terry in 2024: All-MVC First Team, All-American Second Team
  • Awards earned by Bennett Painter in 2024: all-conference second-team honors, United Soccer Coaches All-American Second Team
  • Number of career points scored by Andrew Shaffer at BGSU: 29

Sources:

  • Bowling Green State University Athletics

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