Rock Hill, S.C. – . Winthrop men's soccer opens the 2024 season on the road as it travels down I-77 to take on South Carolina Thursday night.
| Winthrop Men's Soccer Game Information |
| Matchup |
Winthrop (0-0-0, 0-0-0 Big South) at South Carolina (0-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) |
| Date/Time |
Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location |
Columbia, S.C. | Eugene E. Stone III Stadium |
| Live Statistics |
Statbroadcast |
| Live Stream |
None |
| Series Record |
South Carolina leads 10-0-0 | Streak – L10 |
| First Meeting |
Sept. 27, 1976 | Rock Hill, S.C. | South Carolina won 2-0 |
| Last Meeting |
Sept. 9, 2022 | Columbia, S.C. | South Carolina won 4-2 |
| Winthrop All-Time Records |
Overall (457-436-61) | Away (157-239-34) |
| Shop |
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| Social |
X - @Winthropsoccer / @WUEagles | Instagram - Winthropsoccer | #ROCKtheHILL | #EverStand |
FOOT NOTES
- Eagles return 17 players from last year's roster, including nine starters
- This roster is made up for one graduate senior, 15 seniors, three juniors, seven sophomores and two freshmen
- The team's leading scorer from a season ago was Ricardo Ferreira, who returns as a senior after tying for the conference lead in goals (6)
- Returning starters from a year ago also include Jack Kilstrom (GK), Borris Nguelle, Sam Pidgeon, Bruno Riveron Sagrero, Emory Crichlow, Josh Sczech, Diego Candia and Ricardo Ferreira
- The Eagles qualified for the Big South Conference Tournament in 2023, but fell at UNC Asheville in the semifinals
- This is the 50th season for the program and this game marks the 955th in the history of the program
- Daniel Ridenhour is in his ninth season as the head coach of the Eagles after serving the previous 12 seasons as an associate/assistant coach
- Winthrop has five Big South Conference Championships, which is the second most by any member in league history
- The Eagles have made six NCAA appearances, also the second-most by any league program
- Winthrop has an all-time record of 360-362-49 while in the Big South and the 360 victories are the second-most all-time
2024 HONORS
- Diego Candia (Preseason Big South Conference Defensive Player of the Year/Preseason All-Conference Team)
- Started all 14 games he played in 2023 and was 3rd on the team in minutes played
- As a defender, finished with a goal and an assist
- Ricardo Ferreira (Big South Preseason All-Conference Team)
- Led the Eagles in scoring with six goals/12 points
- 2023 All-Big South First Team
- Tied for first in the Big South with six goals
- Rodrigo Ferreira (Big South Preseason All-Conference Team)
- 2023 All-Big South Honorable Mention
- Tied for 4th on the team with five points
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MEN'S SOCCER
The 2024 season marks the 50
th Anniversary for men's soccer. The team began competition in 1975 under the guidance of Jim Casada. The first collegiate game took place at UNC Asheville in 1975, with the Eagles falling to the Bulldogs. That inaugural season the Eagles finished 3-7 and by the third year, produced their first winning season at 11-9-1.
Over the years the Eagles have enjoyed a great amount of success, setting the most victories in a single-season at 18 in 1984 and scoring the most goals (94) in 1978. In 11 seasons at the NAIA level, the Eagles were 122-99-10. In 1984 Winthrop began competing in the Big South Conference in men's soccer and transitioned into NCAA Division I in 1986.
Over their time in the Big South Conference the Eagles have claimed five Big South Conference Tournament titles, and have appeared in the NCAA College Cup six times. The first championship came in 2002 as the Eagles knocked off 13
th-ranked Coastal Carolina 2-1 in overtime. The Eagles went on to win conference championships in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2015. The Eagles have appeared in the NCAA College Cup in 2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2015. The team advanced to the Round of 32 in 2012 after getting past SMU in a penalty shootout.
In 50 years, the Eagles have 457 victories and have an overall mark of 457-436-61.
GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS TODAY
General Admission tickets will be sold for all men's and women's soccer games in the 2023 season. Season tickets are currently on sale for $30, which gets you in both men's and women's games (15 total home games). Single-game tickets are $5. Get your season pass today by visiting
www.winthropeagles.com/soccertickets or call the ticket office at (803) 323-2345.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE
While season tickets are still on sale, fans can purchase single-game tickets for all home matches, which are available at
www.winthropeagles.com/soccertickets or call the ticket office at (803) 323-2345. All tickets are general admission ($5) and children 5 & under get in free.
WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
All of the women's soccer home games during the 2024 season will air live on ESPN+. You can also catch select road games in Big South Conference play on ESPN+. To watch Big South games on ESPN+ you must have a subscription to ESPN+. For more information on how to subscribe,
click here.
BE A BALLRUNNER FOR WINTHROP SOCCER MATCHES
Interested in getting closer to the action of college soccer? Winthrop men's and women's soccer teams are looking for ball runners to help at home games in 2024 and beyond. Become a ball runner for official games and become a part of our game day experience. Sign up as an individual or sign up an entire team/club to attend a match and help the game keep pace as ball runners. Available for grades 3rd thru 8th. If interested please fill out the
ONLINE FORM.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will be at home for their next match on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. when they welcome Furman to Eagle Field.
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