The IU men's soccer team will take the field this spring with a new coach and a new schedule. It will start their spring season with six matches, mot notably a final match against the U-21 Mexican Youth National Team.
"We are very excited to once again host the Mexican Youth National Team on April 27," Yeagley said in a press release for IU Athletics. "The exciting and entertaining play on the field along with the electric game day atmosphere have made this a fantastic event for our soccer program, Indiana University, and the city of Bloomington."
The fifth meeting between the two squads will take place at Bill Armstrong Stadium on April 7th. The last two meetings between the teams have resulted in a win for Mexico. The last meeting, in 2008, was a 2-0 victory for Mexico in front of about 5,000 fans.
IU is searching for its first win against Mexico since 2006.
The soccer squad will also compete against Louisville, Cincinnati, IUPUI, Notre Dame and Akron.
Ticket prices for IU's first five spring games are $7 for adults, $5 for kids in advance. For once in your college career, you will be considered a kid current Hoosiers, proof of ID is required). Game day tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for kids. Ticket prices for the Mexico matchup have not been determined.
2010 Indiana Men's Soccer Spring Schedule
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Sunday, March 28 Louisville Bloomington, Ind. Noon
Friday, April 9 Cincinnati Bloomington, Ind. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14 IUPUI Bloomington, Ind. 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 Notre Dame Ft. Wayne, Ind. 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 24 Akron Newport, Ky. 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 27 Mexican Youth National Team Bloomington, Ind. TBA
