Saint Louis is set to host an exciting NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship first-round matchup on Thursday night as the Saint Louis Billikens take on the Kansas City Roos at Hermann Stadium. Fans can look forward to kickoff at 7 p.m., with the action available for streaming on ESPN+. The game will be called by Dan Bettlach and Bill McDermott, who are ready to bring all the action to the viewers.
The stakes are high for both teams, as the winner of this match will move on to face the No. 15 overall seed Missouri State in a second-round match on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri. The Saint Louis Billikens come into this tournament with a record of 8-4-8 and they recently competed in the Atlantic 10 Conference championship match, securing their place in the NCAA postseason as an at-large selection.
On the other hand, the Kansas City Roos boast a 12-4-3 record after winning the Summit League’s automatic bid. Their journey to the NCAA Championship was marked by a thrilling finish in the league championship match, where Elie Kisoka scored a dramatic goal with just 13 seconds remaining in regulation time, leading to a 2-1 victory against the eventual NCAA No. 3 seed, Denver. This marks Kansas City’s first NCAA appearance since 2008.
As both teams prepare for this crucial match, fans of college soccer will undoubtedly be eager to see who will emerge victorious and advance in the tournament. The atmosphere is expected to be electric at Hermann Stadium as the teams showcase their skills on the field.
