College Soccer

Pitt men’s soccer announces another rigorous slate with 2025 schedule release

by
John Krysinsky
May 19, 2025

Following a historic 2024 campaign which included a national quarterfinal appearance, reigning ACC Coach of the Year Jay Vidovich released the 2025 schedule for the Pitt men’s soccer program Monday afternoon.

It’s yet another rigorous slate for the Panthers, who are set to face seven teams that finished the 2024 campaign ranked in the top 25 of the final United Soccer Coaches Poll.

Pitt opens the 2025 slate hosting a pair of Big 10 foes in Penn State (Thursday, Aug. 21) and Michigan State (Monday, Aug. 25), before traveling for back-to-back matches at Big East champion Georgetown (Friday, Aug. 29) and ACC foe Clemson (Friday, Sept. 5).

The Panthers then return to Ambrose Urbanic Field for a three-match homestand, playing host to Butler (Monday, Sept. 8), Notre Dame (Friday, Sept. 12) and Incarnate Word (Monday, Sept. 15).

Following a road showdown with Maryland (Friday, Sept. 19), Pitt faces NC State (Friday, Sept. 26) before traveling for consecutive matches at Duke (Friday, Oct. 3) and Stanford (Saturday, Oct. 11).

Three days later, the Panthers open another three-match homestand – hosting national semifinalist Denver (Tuesday, Oct. 14), Syracuse (Saturday, Oct. 18) and reigning ACC champion Wake Forest (Friday, Oct. 24).

Pitt will conclude the 2025 regular season on Friday, Oct. 31, traveling to Louisville.

Pitt’s match times and televised match schedule will be announced at a later date.

Back Line Remains Intact

The Panthers return three (Casper Svendby, Jackson Gilman and Niklas Soerensen) starting defenders from a back line that recorded seven clean sheets and a program record .90 GAA a year ago.

In addition, the program announced numerous Spring season additions in January and February.

Pitt men’s soccer adds third and final mid-year signee with Swedish left back Jacob Redenfors

Anders Bordoy to transfer to Pitt

Pitt men’s soccer adds Marshall transfer Marco Silva

Last season, Svendby joined Valentin Noel and Jasper Loeffelsend as the lone All-Americans in program history, while becoming the 25th All-American coached by Vidovich overall.

Svendby’s 2024 Accolades
ACC Defensive Player of the Year
MAC Hermann Semifinalist
First Team All-American
First Team All-ACC

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).