Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop is on the road for the first time this season as it heads to Charlotte, N.C. to take on Queens Friday night.
SERIES HISTORY VERSUS QUEENS
This is only the third regular season meeting all-time between Winthrop and Queens as the series began just two seasons ago. The two teams first met Aug. 28, 2023 in Charlotte, N.C. as the Royals took the match 2-0. The Eagles won last year's meeting 2-1 in Rock Hill behind two second half goals including the game-winner in the 83
rd minute.
FOOT NOTES
- Off to an 0-3 start after losses to Coastal Carolina (3-0), Campbell (2-0) and Georgia State (3-1)
- Last time the Eagles got a result in a non-conference match played in the state of North Carolina was Sept. 20, 2016 in a 1-1 draw at Appalachian State
- The last non-conference win in the state of North Carolina was Sept. 7, 2014 in a 2-1 victory at UNC Wilmington
- Since that win the Eagles are 0-12-1 in non-conference games in the Tar Heel State
- This is the first of two straight on the road and a stretch of three of the next four on the road
- The Eagles hosted their season opener for the first time since 2018, which also the last time they played their first three matches in a season on Eagle Field
- Eagles return 13 players from last year's roster, which includes seven starters
- This roster has more underclassmen than upperclassmen this year with 12 freshmen, three sophomores, eight juniors and five seniors
- The Eagles had just two freshman last year in comparison to 12 on the roster in 2025
- That is the most freshman on an Eagle roster since 2002 and tied for the second-most in the history of the program
- Four of the team's top five scorers from a season ago return for the Eagles
- Ethan Marks was second on the team with six points (3 goals) as he came off the bench in 10 of the 15 games he appeared
- Starters Ryan Armijo and Bruno Riveron Sagrero each had five points
- Rounding the remainder of the returning starters are Jack Kilstrom (GK), Emory Crichlow, Diego Candia, Diomario Adamson and Sodai Koketsu
- Bernardo Pacheco played significant minutes in 2024 with six starts and 17 appearances
- The Eagles have qualified for the Big South Conference Tournament back-to-back years and four of the last five
- This is the 51st season for the program and this game marks the 974th in the history of the program
- Daniel Ridenhour is in his 10th 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 365-376-50 while in the Big South and the 365 victories are the second-most all-time
2025 HONORS
CHAMPIONSHIP ANNIVERSARY
The 2025 season marks the 10
th anniversary of the 2015 Big South Conference Championship team. In the final year with Rich Posipanko as head coach, the Eagles overcame a 1-4 start to win 10 of its next 12 games on their way to a Big South title. After falling to USC Upstate 5-4, the Eagles bounced back to defeat Appalachian State 2-0 which was the start of a seven-game winning streak. Of the seven straight wins, four of those came in overtime and three of them in double-overtime. The Eagles clinched the Big South regular season title in the final game of the regular season, a 1-0 victory at Longwood. Eagles rolled through the first two rounds of the tournament with a 3-0 win over UNC Asheville and 4-0 win over Campbell. In the Big South title game, the match went to penalties with the Eagles outlasting High Point 3-1. That year Posipanko was voted the Big South Coach of the Year and the Eagles landed just three player on the all-conference teams (Jordi Lluch, Max Hasenstab and Magnus Thorsson). Hasenstab also earned Big South Tournament MVP honors.
ALUMNI WEEKEND
All former players, coaches, and staff members of the Winthrop men's soccer program are invited for Alumni Weekend Oct. 3-5. The Eagles will have a home match on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. versus Radford. For more information or to register,
click here.
FREE ADMISSION
All home men's and women's soccer during the 2025 season are free admission.
WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
All of the men's soccer home games during the 2025 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 2025 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
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JOIN THE EAGLE CLUB
The Eagle Club is the official fundraising arm of Winthrop Athletics. Your generosity directly supports Winthrop Athletics and helps provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed on and off the field. From facility upgrades and enhanced game-day experiences to scholarships, equipment, travel, and academic support, every dollar makes a difference
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By investing in the Eagle Club, you're helping us build a stronger future for Winthrop Athletics—one that prioritizes excellence, opportunity, and a championship culture.
Whether you're an alum, parent, fan, or community member, your support fuels our success. For more information or to become a member,
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UP NEXT
Winthrop remains on the road as it heads to Columbia, S.C. to take on South Carolina on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
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