CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston soccer program officially released their 2022 schedule ahead of the regular-season. Minnesota Crookston is set to play 18 regular-season games during the 2022 slate, including 15 NSIC games and three non-conference tilts.

Minnesota Crookston kicks off the 2022 campaign officially on Sunday, August 28 at the UMN Crookston Soccer Field at 3 p.m. versus Waldorf University. They are coming off a 5-11 record in 2021.

The Golden Eagles continue their non-conference slate with a 6 p.m. C.T. kickoff versus Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich., Friday, September 2. The Huskies posted a 12-7 mark in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston continues their trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with an 11 a.m. C.T. kickoff in Marquette, Mich., Sunday, September 4 versus Northern Michigan University. The Wildcats went 11-8-1 during the 2021 slate.

The Golden Eagles open up the NSIC slate September 9 against Minnesota State University Moorhead, as the two sides battle for the Rivalry Rock Friday, September 9 at 4 p.m. at the UMN Crookston Soccer Field. Minnesota Crookston currently possesses the Rivalry Rock after a 1-0 win last season. The Dragons went 1-15-2 in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston remains at home to host Northern State University Sunday, September 11 at 1 p.m. at the UMN Crookston Soccer Field. The Wolves went 7-6-5 in 2021.

The Golden Eagles continue a four-game home stand Friday, September 16 at 3 p.m. against Concordia University-St. Paul. The Golden Bears went 10-7-3 in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston wraps up their home stand Sunday, September 18 at 1 p.m. versus Minnesota State University. The Mavericks posted an 18-3-2 record in 2021, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Golden Eagles face their first NSIC road test Friday, September 23 at 3 p.m. against Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. The Wildcats went 6-8-4 in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston remains on the road to take on Augustana University Sunday, September 25 at 1 p.m. in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Vikings went 14-4-2 in 2021.

The Golden Eagles continue their road trek Friday, September 30 at 6 p.m. against St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. The Huskies posted a 7-8-3 in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston travels to the University of Minnesota Duluth for a road excursion Sunday, October 2 at 1 p.m. in Duluth, Minn. The Huskies went 3-12-3 in 2021.

The Golden Eagles return home for Homecoming weekend Friday, October 7 at 3 p.m. against Upper Iowa University at the UMN Crookston Soccer Field. The Peacocks finished with an 8-9 record in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston continues Homecoming weekend with a game Sunday, October 9 at 1 p.m. versus Winona State University. The Warriors went 4-12-1 in 2021.

The Golden Eagles hit the road for a three-game road stand starting Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. against the University of Sioux Falls. The Cougars finished with a 3-11-4 mark in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston remains on the road Sunday, October 16 for a 1 p.m. contest with Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. The Mustangs posted a 4-11-2 record in 2021.

The Golden Eagles play their final road match of the season Friday, October 21 at 7 p.m. against Minot State University in Minot, N.D. The Beavers went 11-6-2 in 2021.

Minnesota Crookston is set to host Senior Day Sunday, October 23 at 1 p.m. against the University of Mary. The Marauders went 9-7-3 in 2021.

The Golden Eagles wrap up the 2022 season at home Thursday, October 27 at 2 p.m. versus Bemidji State University. The Beavers advanced to the third round of the NCAA Division II Tournament last season, finishing with a 19-2-3 record.

Minnesota Crookston is looking to build on a 1-17 mark in 2021. The Golden Eagles have a strong roster returning in 2022 with 10 starters back in the fold from the 2021 roster.

 Minnesota Crookston also has a talented group of newcomers joining the fray in 2021. The Golden Eagles are in their fourth season under Head Coach Kyle Halfpop. Assistant Coach Neil Mancktelow is in his first season with the program.