DePaul University Athletics
DePaul Renews Series with Chicago State Thursday
8/27/2025 1:46:00 PM | MEN'S SOCCER
Two teams face off for first time since 1987
CHICAGO – DePaul men's soccer continues its six-match home stretch on Thursday, Aug. 28 when local opponent Chicago State visits Wish Field. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. with live coverage found on ESPN+.
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Admission for all soccer matches is free.
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Demon Doings
The Blue Demons enter the second week of the regular season unbeaten and in search of their first win after a pair of draws to Purdue Fort Wayne and Oakland. The last time the Blue Demons were unbeaten through their first three matches came in 2022 after a 2-0-1 start.
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DePaul has seen four different players find the back of the net in 2025 with Christian Baumgartner, Luca Iaccino, Noeh Hernandez and Keagan Pace all tallying a goal in the first week of competition.
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Redshirt junior Ethan Gordon has totaled a pair of assists in the first two matches this fall, the fourth and fifth of his career, and currently leads the BIG EAST.
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Through the last eight seasons, DePaul has compiled a 6-7-6 record in the match following a draw. Â
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Head coach Mark Plotkin and his staff have trusted the depth in the 2025 team, using 19 players in the rotation in each of the first two outings. Â
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Scouting the Cougars
Chicago State is 0-2 coming into Thursday's match after falling to Lindenwood and St. Thomas in early-season matches. Norris Howze is in his fourth year as head coach and led the Cougars to a 3-11-1 finish in 2024. CSU was selected to finish ninth in the Northeast Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll.
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Series Stuff
The two sides meet for just the fourth time in the series on Thursday and first time since 1987. The Blue Demons lead the series 2-0-1 including a 2-0 mark at home. DePaul has outscored the Cougars 15-7 through the first three matchups.
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Up Next
The Blue Demons close out the month at Wish Field on Sunday, Aug. 31 against St. Thomas. First touch is set for 2 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN+.
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Admission for all soccer matches is free.
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Demon Doings
The Blue Demons enter the second week of the regular season unbeaten and in search of their first win after a pair of draws to Purdue Fort Wayne and Oakland. The last time the Blue Demons were unbeaten through their first three matches came in 2022 after a 2-0-1 start.
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DePaul has seen four different players find the back of the net in 2025 with Christian Baumgartner, Luca Iaccino, Noeh Hernandez and Keagan Pace all tallying a goal in the first week of competition.
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Redshirt junior Ethan Gordon has totaled a pair of assists in the first two matches this fall, the fourth and fifth of his career, and currently leads the BIG EAST.
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Through the last eight seasons, DePaul has compiled a 6-7-6 record in the match following a draw. Â
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Head coach Mark Plotkin and his staff have trusted the depth in the 2025 team, using 19 players in the rotation in each of the first two outings. Â
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Scouting the Cougars
Chicago State is 0-2 coming into Thursday's match after falling to Lindenwood and St. Thomas in early-season matches. Norris Howze is in his fourth year as head coach and led the Cougars to a 3-11-1 finish in 2024. CSU was selected to finish ninth in the Northeast Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll.
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Series Stuff
The two sides meet for just the fourth time in the series on Thursday and first time since 1987. The Blue Demons lead the series 2-0-1 including a 2-0 mark at home. DePaul has outscored the Cougars 15-7 through the first three matchups.
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Up Next
The Blue Demons close out the month at Wish Field on Sunday, Aug. 31 against St. Thomas. First touch is set for 2 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN+.
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