DePaul University’s men’s soccer team is set to host Loyola Chicago on August 30 at Loyola Soccer Park, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. The contest will be streamed live on ESPN+, marking the first of three straight games against Chicago‑area opponents.
A pivotal matchup
The Blue Demons arrive fresh off a 3‑1 victory over Western Illinois, a performance highlighted by Noeh Hernandez’s two goals and Mason Kutch’s goal and assist. Goalkeeper Chance Johnson earned his first start and recorded three saves, helping DePaul secure a clean sheet in the second half.
Midfielder Daniel Hickiewicz contributed a team‑high two assists, and the Blue Demons are currently ranked fifth nationally in assists per game. Hernandez, now 11th on the program’s all‑time points list, has logged three multi‑goal outings this season.
Across the field, Loyola The Ramblers sit 2‑0‑1 in their 2026 campaign, having opened with wins over Green Bay and Northern Illinois. First‑year head coach Kevin Robson has blended 13 returning letterwinners with 13 newcomers, and senior midfielder Jack McFeely is poised to add to his nine‑point total from 2025.
The series history favors Loyola, which holds a 22‑14‑6 edge over DePaul, but the Blue Demons have won the last two meetings, including a 3‑1 triumph at Hoyne Field in 2024. After the Loyola showdown, DePaul will travel to face UIC on September 3 and Chicago State on September 6, completing a three‑game stretch against Chicago‑area teams.