2018 Bradley soccer

[Da Coach]

The 2018 Bradley soccer season is under way. The Braves play an exhibition game this morning at 11:00 AM (Central) at Memphis. No video is available.-

https://bradleybraves.com/news/2018/8/15/soccer-exhibition-road-swing.aspx

BU Soccer prospectus-

https://bradleybraves.com/documents/2018/8/15//Bradley_Soccer_Prospectus_2018.pdf

They will play another exhibition on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 12 Noon (Central) against Belmont in Nashville.

[tornado]

Bradley took the lead with about 25' to go
1-0 over Memphis on a goal by newcomer Saadiq Mohammed

https://twitter.com/BradleySoccer/status/1030145487100411904

then held off the Tigers for a 1-0 victory!

https://twitter.com/BradleySoccer/status/1030159590435037186

[Da Coach]

Story

https://bradleybraves.com/news/2018/8/16/soccer-takes-exhibition-opener-1-0.aspx

[Da Coach]

The Bradley men's soccer team won their second exhibition game today, a 2-1 win over Belmont in Nashville-

https://bradleybraves.com/news/2018/8/18/soccer-completes-volunteer-state-sweep.aspx

Bradley starts the season for real at 7 PM next Friday (Aug. 24) at home against Gonzaga. That match will be streamed on the new ESPN+ format.
They play their second match at 1 PM Sunday (Aug. 26) at home against Oral Roberts U. That game will be streamed free on ESPN3.com.


Also, the women's volleyball team played their only preseason exhibition match today against NIU at the Renaissance Coliseum. Bradley won in 5 sets, 3-2-

https://bradleybraves.com/news/2018/8/18/volleyball-braves-rally-to-top-niu-in-five-in-exhibition-action.aspx

The Volleyball season starts for real with 3 matches next Friday (Aug. 24) and Saturday (Aug. 25) (against Hampton, Morehead State), and St. Francis U. of NY) in the Eagle Challenge at Morehead State University in Morehead Kentucky-

https://bradleybraves.com/schedule.aspx?path=wvball

[Da Coach]

The 2-0 Bradley men's soccer team plays Gonzaga tonight at Shea Stadium.
The game is available on the new ESPN+ streaming service-

http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/e1b77e00-ffb0-4ecb-9c5a-9c00753ecd28/gonzaga-vs-bradley

To sign up ($4.99 per month)-

http://www.espn.com/watch/espnplus

Live stats -

http://sidearmstats.com/bradley/msoc/

[Da Coach]

Bradley takes a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute on a goal by Gerit Wintermeyer-

http://sidearmstats.com/bradley/msoc/

[Da Coach]

Gonzaga takes a 2-1 lead at halftime.

[Da Coach]

Bradley tied 2-2 with Gonzaga late in overtime-

http://sidearmstats.com/bradley/msoc/

[Da Coach]

Bradley played their second game of the year today against Oral Roberts University. A goal with 2 seconds remaining won it for Bradley 2-1. They are now 1-0-1.

https://bradleybraves.com/documents/2018/8/26//Bradley_2_Oral_Roberts_1.pdf

[bradleyfan124]

Bradley played their second game of the year today against Oral Roberts University. A goal with 2 seconds remaining won it for Bradley 2-1. They are now 1-0-1.
https://bradleybraves.com/documents/..._Roberts_1.pdf

I was at this game. It was thrilling. Last second kick to the goal then bounced off a player and past the goalie into the goal

[tornado]

Here's an interesting soccer story...
one of Bradley's key players so far - midfielder Saadiq Mohammed
is the subject of an award-winning documentary movie about soccer!
Read about & watch the trailer for the movie here

http://meninthearena.com/

Here are some individual reviews....
"Really great film..."
"A must watch for champions.."
"Powerful ,beautiful and educational documentary"
"This movie was inspiring.."
"This film touched my heart..... I was captivated ...Would highly recommend"
"The film is a must see! It is inspirational and heartwarming. You will not be disappointed."
"Inspiring story of hope and joy . Remarkable story. Learned a lot from the story. Everyone should see it!"

and the video can be purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/Men-Arena-Saadiq-Mohammed/dp/B06ZZ6LQ69

..would love for our local media to pick up on this story!!

[tornado]

Bradley soccer wins 1-0 at IUPUI to go 2-0-1

[PhiAlphaBoy]

DeRose sure knows how to coach and win but his offensive style and system is BORING. He really knows how to make the most with limited offensive talent each year.

[Chico]

DeRose sure knows how to coach and win but his offensive style and system is BORING. He really knows how to make the most with limited offensive talent each year.

That??™s the definition of soccer. Boring. No matter what the score. BU won, that??™s all that matters.

[Da Coach]

Bradley men's soccer is 3-0-1, and host the Bradley Invitational starting tonight. The 5-team event includes Bradley, Eastern Illinois, Wisconsin, Mercer and Missouri State
Bradley plays Eastern Illinois (1-1-1) tonight (Friday, Sept. 7) at 7:00 PM, and again Sunday (Sept. 9) at 6:00 PM against Wisconsin (2-2-0).

https://bradleybraves.com/news/2018/9/6/soccer-to-host-bradley-invitational.aspx

Friday's match is on ESPN3.com, and is free to watch. The Sunday match is on ESPN's new subscription streaming service ESPN+.

Interesting facts- Although Bradley does not play Mercer, the game will be of interest to Bradley's coach Jim DeRose. Mercer's starting goalkeeper is J.R. DeRose, Jim's son. J.R. is a redshirt sophomore who has lead Mercer to a 4-0-0 start, playing all 360 minutes for the mercer Bears in goal, and allowing only 3 goals this season for a 0.75 goals against average.
Mercer's head coach is Brad Ruzzo, who was on the Bradley staff for eight seasons from 2000-07, helping lead the Braves to four Missouri Valley Conference championships and four NCAA Tournament appearances in his time here.