PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley soccer released its 2025 spring exhibition schedule that features six contests, three of them being played at Shea Stadium in Peoria. 

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Bradley soccer is set for their spring season head coach Tim Regan. The Braves will be in action six times this spring between March 2nd and April 26th. The Braves are looking to build off an improved 2024 season with leaders Kevin Mejias and DJ Koulai returning.

The Braves will also be hosting a double header set with on April the 19th when the Braves host the Leathernecks of Western Illinois, Illinois Wesleyan Women's soccer team will also host a TBD opponent at 2:00 p.m. from Shea Stadium following the Braves match with Western Illinois. 
 
March 2nd - at Maryville | 1:00 pm
The Braves start their spring season with a doubleheader at Maryville. The Saints finished last season 11-5-6 with a Division II top 25 win against #22 UIndy. 

March 2nd - at Lewis & Clark Community College | following first game 
The Braves face Lewis & Clark Community College for the second game of the day. After a 15-5 fall, including 4-2 in conference play, the team looks to remain victorious. The Trailblazers scored 63 goals in the fall with an average of 3.15 per game.

April 5th - vs Heartland Community College | 2:00 p.m.
A friendly face returns to Peoria as Heartland Community College takes a trip to Peoria. They had a notable 2024, finishing 7-6-3 and scoring 35 goals on the season. Luca Huber was the leading goalscorer for the Hawks with 10 on the season. 

April 12th - at Saint Louis | 11:00 a.m.
Taking a trip down the road, the Braves visit the St. Louis Beacons. The Beacons faced eight teams that had qualified for the previous year's NCAA tournament but remained victorious with a 8-5-8 record. 

April 19th - vs Western Illinois | 12:00 p.m. 
DANNY DALQUIST MEMORIAL GAME
After concluding the 2024 season with a 3-7 conference record and 8-11-1 overall, Western Illinois will return to Peoria to face the Braves. The Leathernecks advanced to the OVC Quarterfinals before losing to Lindenwood. 

April 26th - vs Peoria City (3:00 pm)
To conclude the Spring campaign, the Braves will take on Peoria's USL 2 team, Peoria City. This will be the first match up between the two teams. Members of the 2024 Braves roster, including Kevin Mejias and DJ Koulai, are set to join Peoria City following the conclusion of the Braves' spring season.