SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Continuing the growth during preseason play, Upstate Men's Soccer looks to build on positive play with their final exhibition on the road in Conway, S.C. taking on Coastal Carolina for a Friday night matchup. 

Friday's Matchup 

August 15, 2025 

Upstate at Coastal Carolina (Exhibition Match) 

Coastal Carolina Soccer Stadium| Conway, South Carolina 

How they Stack Up 

Records: USC Upstate Spartans (0-0; 0-0 Big South) vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (0-0; 0-0 Sun Belt) 

Players to Watch 

USC Upstate: Senior Midfielder and Captain, Jorhan Chopin is expected to make a huge impact in the system with Michael Antoniewicz with already being familar to his coaching style. At Coker University during the 2024 season, Chopin appeared in 19 matches where he scored three goals and added two assists. With looking to grow at Upstate, Chopin will have one last opportunity during exhibition play to rally the troops before taking the pitch for regular season play on August 21st. 

Coastal Carolina: Senior Midfielder, Loed Klaasen returns to Coastal Carolina after appearing in 15 games while starting in 13 scoring one goal with eight shots on goal. Klaasen will look to get his team going before officially starting the season on August 21st.  

Up next for the Spartans 

Wrapping up exhibition play, the Spartans will begin to turn their focus to their official season opener against Georgia State on Thursday, August 21st at the County University Soccer Stadium at 7:00 P.M. EST. 

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