The Basics
Drake men's soccer will travel to Bradley on Saturday before returning to Mediacom Stadium the following Friday to host UIC in the Bulldogs' regular-season finale.
Bulldog Breakdown
Drake enters the final stretch of its regular-season schedule with a 4-6-4 overall record and a 0-3-1 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bulldogs are looking to earn their first MVC victory and snap a seven-game winless streak.
Drake most recently fell 3-1 at Omaha on Oct. 20, with
Mamadou Sow scoring the Bulldogs' lone goal. The result followed a scoreless draw against Western Michigan on Oct. 17.
Through 14 matches, Drake has recorded 13 goals, 15 assists, 149 shots and 56 shots on goal. The Bulldogs will look to convert their scoring opportunities and maintain their defensive organization as they close out their conference schedule.
Key Players
Evan Carlson | 8 PTS, 4 G, 16 SH, 5 SOG
Judah Shalit | 5 PTS, 1 G, 3 A, 16 SH, 7 SOG
Barrett Kitts | 4 A
Tomas Butkovic | 33 SV, .717 SV%, 13 GA, 0.97 GAA, 4 SHO
Scouting Bradley
Bradley enters the matchup looking to improve its position in Missouri Valley Conference play. In its first 12 matches, the Braves recorded a 2-4-6 overall record and a 0-3 mark in conference play. Bradley's record was most recently updated after an Oct. 22 loss at former MVC foe Missouri State.
The Braves have recorded 23 goals and 16 assists, with 149 shots and 65 shots on goal in their available statistical totals. Bradley has demonstrated its offensive potential with five-goal performances against Green Bay and Chicago State, along with a 4-2 victory over UIC on Sept. 25.
Tim Regan leads the Braves in his third season as head coach. His current career record and Bradley tenure record is 8-22-16. A former Bradley player and assistant coach, Regan was selected in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft and played six seasons in Major League Soccer before continuing his career in coaching and scouting.
Drake and Bradley have a longstanding series dating to 1987. Drake defeated Bradley 4-2 in their November 2025 meeting, scoring three second-half goals after trailing at halftime. The Bulldogs also earned a 2-1 road victory over the Braves in October 2024.
Key Players
Mitch Coughlon | 15 PTS, 7 G, 1 A, 27 SH, 19 SOG
Connor Chester | 7 PTS, 2 G, 3 A, 14 SH, 6 SOG
Anel Kafedzic | 6 PTS, 3 G, 6 SH, 4 SOG
Marçal Salom Chandre | 49 SV, .671 SV%, 24 GA, 2.01 GAA, 1 SHO
Scouting UIC
Drake will return to Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 30, to host UIC in its regular-season finale. The Flames enter the final stretch of their schedule looking to build on their conference results and finish the season strongly.
Through 12 matches, UIC holds a 4-4-4 overall record and a 1-0-2 mark in MVC play. The Flames have scored 18 goals and recorded 18 assists, with 225 shots and 103 shots on goal. UIC's shot volume makes its attacking group an important consideration for the Bulldogs' defensive preparation.
Sean Phillips is in his 16th season leading the UIC men's soccer program. His current career record and UIC tenure record is 151-111-36. Phillips has guided the Flames through their transition into the Missouri Valley Conference and became the winningest head coach in program history in 2024.
UIC leads the all-time series with Drake, 6-4, The teams' most recent meeting in 2025 ended in a scoreless draw in Chicago.
Key Players
Martin Montoya | 11 PTS, 5 G, 1 A, 32 SH, 12 SOG
Sebastian Khoury | 10 PTS, 4 G, 2 A, 36 SH, 24 SOG
Owen Cornell | 36 SV, .667 SV%, 18 GA, 1.64 GAA, 2 SHO
Up Next
The Missouri Valley Conference Men's Soccer Championship will take place from Nov. 8-14 with higher seeds hosting every game. The Bulldogs have not yet qualified for postseason play, but their final two matches may have serious tournament implications.
