By Ivar Melby
Guest Writer
The fall season is finally here. The Tech Soccer Club is again preparing for the Great Plains League which starts within the next two weeks.
“The soccer season is definitely one of the highlights of the year” says Matthew Johnson, senior civil engineering student, and one of the team leaders. “It requires some time commitment but it is a great way of getting into shape, taking a break from the books, and getting to know people.”
The Tech Soccer Club plays one home game and one away game against each Great Plains League team. They will battle South Dakota State University, Augustana College, North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota and Minnesota State University at Moorhead.
“Getting together a consistent group of players who can commit to playing both home and away games is key in order to succeed in the league” said Austin Nelson, a graduate student that has been involved with the club since his freshman year.
The team is currently welcoming new players. Soccer practices are at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (subject to change) on the practice field behind the King Center gymnasium. Games are played on the weekends.
The Tech Soccer Club encourages students who are not playing on the team to cheer at home games.
“Having someone watch and cheer us on is always a great motivation and we encourage people to come and watch our games,” said Ziad Zuhair, an industrial engineering sophomore from Saudi Arabia.
Sad that World Cup is over? Luckily there are live games to be watched here in town throughout September and October! All home games are played at Sioux Park on the west side of town.
Contact soccer.sdsmt@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the team and/or want to know more about the soccer activities the club is involved with throughout the year.
Date Time Opponent
Sept. 11 5:00 p.m. SDSU
Sept. 12 10:00 a.m. Augustana
Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. UND
Oct. 9 7:00 p.m. MSUM
Oct. 10 10:00 p.m. NDSU
Locations: All at Sioux Park, Rapid City.
