South Dakota State University Soccer Program Embarks on 2025 Season with New Roster and Coaching Challenges

Strategic Insights -

The South Dakota State soccer program is set to begin its 2025 season, following a successful campaign that saw the Jackrabbits claim a Summit League tournament championship and NCAA tournament appearance. This year, the team faces the challenge of integrating 13 newcomers, including five upperclassmen transfers and eight highly-touted freshmen, into the program. Head coach Brock Thompson emphasizes the importance of the team's connection and consistency, stating that "it's a challenge and it's exciting" to work with the new roster. With a busy schedule ahead, the Jackrabbits will host 10 matches, including their home opener on August 22 against Southwest Minnesota State.

Key Takeaways:

  • The South Dakota State soccer program is entering the 2025 season with a new roster, featuring 13 newcomers, including five upperclassmen transfers and eight highly-touted freshmen.
  • The team will have to come together quickly, with the first official practice feeling like "Christmas morning" for head coach Brock Thompson.
  • The Jackrabbits graduated five student-athletes from a season ago that ended their careers among SDSU's top 22 in all-time minutes played.
  • The team departed 10 letterwinners, including those who helped secure the South Dakota State's eighth Summit League tournament title.
  • The Jackrabbits will host 10 matches this season, including their home opener on August 22 against Southwest Minnesota State.
  • Season tickets are still available to purchase, while single-game tickets go on sale on Tuesday.

Statistics:

  • The Jackrabbits graduated five student-athletes from a season ago that ended their careers among SDSU's top 22 in all-time minutes played.
  • The team departed 10 letterwinners, including those who helped secure the South Dakota State's eighth Summit League tournament title.
  • The 新comers to the program include 5 upperclassmen transfers and 8 highly-touted freshmen.
  • The Jackrabbits will host 10 matches this season.
  • The team's first exhibition match is on August 5 against Nebraska, and their second exhibition match is on August 8 against Iowa Lakes Community College.
  • The Jackrabbits' home opener is on August 22 against Southwest Minnesota State.
  • Season tickets are still available to purchase, while single-game tickets go on sale on Tuesday.

Sources:

  • South Dakota State University Athletics ([no date]) - "South Dakota State soccer program embarks on another campaign"
  • Interview with head coach Brock Thompson [no date]