BROCKPORT, N.Y- The SUNY Brockport Men's Soccer team will open the 2025 season on Friday, August 24, at 7 pm, hosting crosstown rival RIT in home opener action. 

2024 Recap: The 2024 season marked Brockport's first as a member of the Empire 8, posting a 7-6-5 overall record with a 5-3-3 mark in E8 contests. Beginning the season with a 1-4-1 record through six games, the Golden Eagles would rally to finish the season with a 6-2-4 record across the final 12 games. Brockport would secure a spot in the Empire 8 Conference Tournament, downing No.4 seed SUNY Poly in the quarterfinals 3-0 on the road. The squad's season would come to an end at No.1 seed St. John Fisher in the E8 Semifinals, falling 4-1 in the shootout (T, 0-0) following a back-and-forth contest. The Golden Eagles secured five All-Conference nods, including Russ Domm (1^st team), Max Voyer (1^st team), Alex Rivara (2^nd team), Khadim Amar (3^rd team), and Giovanni Cardona (3^rd team).

All-Region Returner: Despite losing a fellow All-Region recipient in Russ Domm, Brockport returns forward Max Voyer, who is coming off a breakout junior season. Starting 17 games for the Golden Eagles, Voyer finished tied with Domm for the team lead in goals (5) and points (11). Across 50 games played, Voyer has posted career totals of 10 goals and five assists for 25 points, scoring four game-winning goals.  

Key Returners: Despite losing key players from the 2024 season, the Golden Eagles return experienced players on both sides of the ball entering the 2025 season. Brockport returns 2024 minutes leader Khadim Amar, a critical piece of Brockport's backline and an All-Conference recipient in his freshman season. Brady Reinagel returns for his senior season following an impressive junior season, finishing second in goals (4), points (10), and leading the squad in assists (2). Alex Rivera and Trevor Lagarde reunite to form an experienced midfield/defensive unit, combining for 30 starts in 2024. 

Fresh Faces: The Golden Eagles welcome 12 freshmen to the 2025 squad, including Andrew Watrous, Parker Warren, Jaidyn Caccomo, Nico Liewehr, Ryan Mathis, Elyes Bouchik, Arthur Barrozo-Fernaine, Joey Ruffino, Owen Markesich, Micaiah Benjamin-Castle, Zachary Draguca, and Thomas Carini.     
 
Empire 8 Outlook:

• @ Sage, Sep 13h @ 3 p.m. 
• Vs. Keuka, Sep 20th @ 3 p.m. (ALS Awareness Game)
• Vs. Hartwick, Sep 27th @ 4 p.m.
• @ Houghton, Oct 1st @ 7 p.m.
• @ SUNY Poly, Oct 4th @ 1 p.m. 
• @ Nazareth, Oct 8th @ 4 p.m.
• Vs. St. John Fisher, Oct 11th @ 1 p.m. (RNYFC Youth Soccer Day)
• Vs. Alfred, Oct 15th @ 6 p.m. 
• @ Elmira, Oct 18th @ 2 p.m.
• Vs. Utica, Oct 25th @ noon
• @ Geneseo, Oct 29th @ 7 p.m.   

Scouting RIT: The Tigers are coming off a 7-10-1 2024 campaign, going 4-4-1 in Liberty League play. Brockport and RIT clashed to open the 2024 season, with Brockport picking up a 1-0 win in Rochester to start the season. Since 2011, the Golden Eagles have posted a 4-3-2 record in the head-to-head series.
 
Up Next: Brockport will host the University of Rochester on Wednesday, September 3^rd at 7 pm.