The spring season will come to a close Sunday for IU men's soccer when they welcome in the Mexico Under-20 Youth National team to Bill Armstrong Stadium.
A year after rain swept away the game, IU coach Todd Yeagley said the team is ready for this year's matchup vs. Mexico. The Hoosiers have gone 2-1 in matches this month with wins vs. Butler and Saint Louis, before losing last Sunday to Notre Dame.
Yeagley and IU senior midfielder Francesco Moore talked Friday ahead of Sunday's match.
Yeagley on Mexico match:
"It's a huge test."
Hear thoughts from IU coach Todd Yeagley ahead of Sunday's match vs. the Mexico U20 team. #iums pic.twitter.com/0sts45RD7I
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Moore on Mexico match:
"I don't think many college teams get the opportunity to play against the Mexico Youth National team"
Hear some thoughts from @IndianaMSOC's Frankie Moore ahead of Sunday's match vs. the Mexico U20's. #iums pic.twitter.com/yDiaBgJwdm
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The spring season is a chance for IU to test out different players in different positions. Yeagley mentioned a few different guys who he did that with. He also mentioned a few players who could make a big impact come August and the start of the 2018 season.
"He's (Justin Rennicks) like the fun, new mold-able toy that you have in the chest, that you're like 'where has this been?'"
Todd Yeagley talks about a few players who have impressed thus far in the Spring season and what they've done experimentally. #iums pic.twitter.com/nSDdB6Axhg
— The Hoosier Network (@TheHoosierNet) April 27, 2018
The Hoosiers will take to the pitch Sunday at 2:00pm against a Mexico U20 team that plays Friday at Notre Dame and is coming off a title after a tournament in South Korea.
ICYMI: Five of IU’s first six matches in 2018 will be against seeded NCAA Tournament teams from 2017.
They will be challenged early and often. #iums https://t.co/FT6LkVZhju
— The Hoosier Network (@TheHoosierNet) April 25, 2018
