Men's Soccer Ready To Begin Season Against Boston College Thursday

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. —The Merrimack men's soccer team is ready to go in 2026.

The Warriors, who return 18 players from the previous season including top scorer Keller Cassidy and All-Conference Third-Team honoree Nicolo Vallocchia, open their season against the Boston College Eagles on Thursday night (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+).
 
It marks the fourth time since 2019 that the two teams have competed against one another in a non-conference tilt, the third time in the last four seasons. The Warriors hold a 0-2-1 record in that time.
 
Merrimack head coach Tony Martone will begin his 45^th season at the helm with newly-promoted associate head coach Mirko Nufi as well as assistants Andrea Frassine and Kevin Murphy.
 
The Warriors will begin their season with four straight road games including Holy Cross, Stonehill and Rhode Island. Merrimack returns to Martone-Mejail Field for its first home game Sept. 8 when the Warriors take on Central Connecticut State.
 
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