The McMaster Marauders men's soccer team makes their return to Ron Joyce Stadium today, opening up their 2021 season as they host the Algoma Thunderbirds at 2:30pm.
 
The Marauders are two years removed from their 2019 season where they posted a 5-3-6 regular season record to finish fourth in the OUA West Division. In the opening round of the 2019 playoffs, the Marauders staved off a hungry Western Mustangs squad after winning by penalty shootout following a 3-3 tie in regulation and extra time. In the quarterfinal stage, their pursuit of an OUA championship came to an end on the road after a 4-1 defeat to the York Lions.
 
Returning to the Marauders this season are a pair of 2019 OUA West second-team all-stars in defender Matt Monteiro and striker Dusan Kovacevic. Dino Perri returns for his 14^th season at the helm of the men's soccer team, and with two seasons away, his squad will look to put the league on notice this weekend.
 
Game Day Details:
 
McMaster Marauders vs. Algoma Thunderbirds
Date: Saturday, Sept. 25^th @ 2:30pm
Location: Ron Joyce Stadium
 
History:
 
The Marauders hosted the Algoma Thunderbirds at Ron Joyce in back-to-back games in 2019, coming away with an 8-0 victory, but fell 2-1 in the second leg – their first loss in program history against the Thunderbirds.

Venue Details

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