NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion men's soccer head coach Alan Dawson announced the Monarchs' complete schedule for the upcoming 2021 season, which includes a total of 15 regular season matches plus two exhibitions, eight homes matches and eight Conference USA matches. Six of ODU's opponents made the NCAA Tournament last season.
"The 2021 schedule will once again test our young squad from start to finish," said Dawson. "Our early non-conference opponents are mostly regional, which include two rivalry games with William & Mary and VCU."
In non-conference play, Old Dominion will host Loyola (Md.) on Sept. 3, William & Mary on Sept. 7 and VCU on Sept. 21. The Monarchs will travel to American (Aug. 29), Campbell (Sept. 10), George Mason (Sept. 14) and Delaware (Oct. 27).
ODU will commence league play with a home match against new affiliate C-USA member, Coastal Carolina on Sept. 18. Prior to joining the C-USA, Coastal Carolina men's soccer program has won 15 conference regular-season championships, 16 conference tournament titles and has compiled 17 NCAA Tournament appearances.
Within Conference USA play, the Monarchs will welcome defending national champions Marshall (Oct. 3), Kentucky (Oct. 15) and UAB (Oct. 31). Old Dominion will be on the road for matches against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 25), Charlotte (Oct. 9), FIU (Oct. 22) and South Carolina (Nov. 5).
"We will begin our C-USA slate with the newest member to the league and longtime national contender Coastal Carolina at home on September 18th," Dawson said. "The rest of the way will prove to be the survival of the fittest, as every contest will be a battle to earn points and will include a home contest on October 3rd versus the reigning national champion Marshall. We look forward to the challenge!"
The Conference USA Tournament will be held in Charlotte, N.C. on Nov. 10-14.
ODU will have two exhibitions prior to the start of the regular season. The Monarchs will go to UNCG on Aug. 14, before hosting UNCW on Aug. 21.
UNCG, American, Coastal Carolina, Marshall, Charlotte and Kentucky all made last season's NCAA Tournament.
Dawson, the all-time winningest coach in Old Dominion soccer history, currently ranks eighth in the NCAA Division I record book with 377 career wins. He enters this season just two shy of 250 all-time wins at Old Dominion.
Voucher Books!
The 2021-22 Old Dominion voucher book is available for sale on ynottix.com. New this year, ticket vouchers come with the flexibility for customers to use them across several of ODU's ticketed sports, including men's and women's soccer, volleyball and baseball. Purchase now and vouchers remain valid through the end of the home baseball schedule in mid-May. Each year, these four programs account for approximately 60 combined home events that will be accessible with the ticket vouchers.
Each voucher book contains 25 tickets and is priced at $50, which is a 60 percent savings off the single-game ticket price. Vouchers are good for any regular season home game played at the ODU Soccer Complex, Volleyball Center or Bud Matheny Baseball Stadium, and can be presented at the gate for admission.
Click here to purchase the 2021-22 ODU voucher book.
2021 ODU Men's Soccer Schedule
Saturday, August 14 at UNCG (Exhibition) – 7PM
Saturday, August 21 vs. UNCW (Exhibition) – 7PM
Sunday, August 29 at American – 2PM
Friday, September 3 vs. Loyola (Md.) – 7PM
Tuesday, September 7 vs. William & Mary – 7PM
Friday, September 10 at Campbell – 7PM
Tuesday, September 14 at George Mason – 7PM
Saturday, September 18 vs. Coastal Carolina* – 7PM
Tuesday, September 21 vs. VCU – 7PM
Saturday, September 25 at Florida Atlantic* – 7PM
Sunday, October 3 vs. Marshall* – 2PM
Saturday, October 9 at Charlotte* – 7PM
Friday, October 15 vs. Kentucky* – 7PM
Friday, October 22 at FIU* – 7PM
Wednesday, October 27 at Delaware – 7PM
Sunday, October 31 vs. UAB* – 7PM
Friday, November 5 at South Carolina* – 7PM
November 10-14: Conference USA Tournament
Home matches in bold
*Indicates Conference USA match
All listed times are Eastern Standard
C-USA Tournament to be held in Charlotte, N.C.
Dawson Releases Men’s Soccer Schedule for 2021 Season
