2024 Men's Soccer Schedule Announced
The 2024-25 Daytona State College men’s soccer schedule has been announced.
The Falcons men’s soccer program will enter their 2nd season under Head Coach, Joe Avallone. Looking to improve their 9-3-2 record in 2023, the Falcons will have their season opener on the road in South Carolina versus Harford on Saturday, Aug. 31st.
Returning forward, Didier Jean Baptiste, is optimistic about the upcoming season, saying “I’m excited for this upcoming season. Having been with the team for a while now, I can see how much we’ve grown and bonded. Our unity will be our biggest strength. I look forward to growing as a player and taking on new challenges. My goal is to contribute to our team’s supportive and competitive culture and push myself to new limits. This season is about proving how much I’ve grown and guiding the team to success. With a great group of returning players and new talent joining us, we’re determined to make this season memorable. We’re not just aiming to compete; we’re aiming to dominate and set a new standard for our team. We aim to leave a lasting legacy, showing everyone the hard work and dedication we’ve put in. Our fall 2023 run showed our potential, and despite the challenges in the spring, we’ve grown stronger. We’re eager to strengthen our chemistry with the new players and come back stronger for another deep run.”
The home opener will be on Wednesday, Sept. 4th versus Thomas University.
Conference play for The Falcons will begin at home on Tuesday, Sept. 10th versus Miami Dade College followed by a trip to Melbourne, FL to play rivals, Eastern Florida State College, on Saturday, Sept. 14th.
The final conference game will be played on Saturday, Oct. 12th in Miami, FL versus Miami Dade College. The final match of the season will be versus National Champions, Monroe College, on Oct. 17th at home.
Speaking with Head Coach Joe Avallone, “We have a good mix of returning players and incoming talent. With the schedule that we have put together, the experience from those returners is going to help bring the team together to be ready to compete.”