News Summary
The Green Bay men’s soccer team fell to Detroit Mercy with a score of 2-1 in a Horizon League clash, leaving their record at 3-3 and 1-1 in the league. Meanwhile, the women’s team played to a 2-2 tie against Robert Morris, marking their first point in the league. Both teams are gearing up for crucial upcoming matches as they strive to improve their standings within the conference.
Green Bay, Wisconsin – The Green Bay men’s soccer team suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss to Detroit Mercy in a Horizon League match on September 10, 2025. This defeat marked the team’s second appearance in league competition this season, bringing their overall record to 3-3 and their Horizon League standings to 1-1. With this loss, Green Bay remains at three points in the league standings.
Clayton Lafayette opened the scoring for Detroit Mercy in the 24th minute, giving the visiting team an early lead. Despite outshooting Detroit Mercy 4-2 in the first half, the Green Bay team could only manage one shot on goal. In the second half, Guershom Sylvain scored the second goal for Detroit Mercy in the 72nd minute, extending their lead to 2-0. Keegan Walker of Green Bay managed to convert a penalty kick in the 83rd minute, bringing the score to 2-1. Walker then attempted another shot in the 87th minute but was unable to tie the game before the final whistle.
Looking ahead, Green Bay will host Bradley in a non-conference game scheduled for September 12, 2025, at 3 p.m. CT.
Women’s Soccer Achievements
On the same day, the Green Bay women’s soccer team played against Robert Morris, resulting in a hard-fought 2-2 tie. This match marked Green Bay’s first point earned in the Horizon League standings, as they continue to develop their season. Robert Morris took an early lead with Paloma Swankler scoring in the 10th minute, followed shortly by another goal from Ava Threthway in the 22nd minute. As the first half progressed, Rebecca Stoeckmann of Green Bay responded with a goal in the 32nd minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1 at halftime.
In the second half, Bella Brozek managed to equalize for Green Bay in the 49th minute, netting her third goal of the season. Both teams remained scoreless during the remaining 40 minutes, resulting in a stalemate.
The Green Bay women’s soccer team is set to host Northern Kentucky on September 14, 2025, with kickoff at 5 p.m. CT.
Background
The Green Bay men’s and women’s soccer teams compete in the Horizon League, a collegiate athletic conference that includes several universities in the Midwest. The men’s team is seeking to improve their record this season after facing tough competition, while the women’s team is working to build momentum following their tie with Robert Morris. Their next matches are critical as both teams aim to enhance their standings within the conference.
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- WTAQ: Green Bay Phoenix Soccer Battles Robert Morris to a Draw
- Wikipedia: Horizon League
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
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- Google News: Green Bay Phoenix soccer
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