Men's Soccer Game Day Central

DETROIT (8/25/2012) -- The University of Detroit Mercy men's soccer team will look for a win as the Titans open their home schedule when IPFW makes the trek to Detroit on Sunday afternoon for a 1:00 p.m. start.
 
Game Day Central
Titan fans can follow every UDM game this season through Soccer Game Day Central located on the Titans Athletic Website that will keep fans one click away from all the action. This page will feature links for live stats (audio and video when applicable) as well as links for all the latest info while also making it easy to find the Titans on social media and to purchase photos and game tickets. Men's Soccer Game Day Central also carries all the information on each opponent from who is leading the all-time series to who won the last game.

FREE Admission – Back-to-School Weekend
Fans who are making their way to Titan Field for the men's soccer home opener on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. vs. IPFW can get in for FREE. All you have to do is bring a donation of school supplies and you will receive a free complimentary admission. School supplies will be donated to GESU Catholic School.
 
The Detroit Titans
The Titans are (0-1) after a 2-0 loss to non-conference opponent IUPUI Friday at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. 
 
One Game
The Titans had the edge in total shots after the first half on Friday but lost that edge in the second half.  UDM will look to its upperclassmen forwards and midfielders to help the newcomers play as a unit for two full halves. Coach Deren will look to his veterans Kevin Pinkos, Pat Lepera, Moustafa Bazzi and Adam Bedell to lead the Titan attack. 
 
History Class
Detroit currently has the overall lead (7-2-2) in the match-up with IPFW despite a 2-1 double overtime loss last year.  Prior to that win last year, IPFW had not defeated UDM since a 2-1 (OT) victory back in 2003.  Despite Detroit's record and +10 goal differential all time against IPFW, the series has seen six overtime games.
 
IPFW
The Mastodons return six starters from last seasons' squad, including All-Conference second team selection Brent Helton and All-Newcomer team honoree Myles Stanley, both players in the back. Goalkeeper Brandon Cloutier also returns, as well as Mitch Falkenstern and Nate Shipman each of whom started 20 games a season ago in the midfield.
 
Whose Next?
After the IPFW match, the Titans will depart for a west coast swing as they will travel to Irvine Calif. to face UC Riverside and UC Irvine. They will see UC Riverside on August 31st at 7:30 p.m. and UC Irvine on September 2^nd at 7:30 p.m. with both games played at UC Irvine.