Men's and Women's Soccer Preview

Knoxville, TN - Coming off of historic year-one success, Pellissippi State's Soccer Programs look to capitalize on momentum heading into year two. 

Coming off of a combined 19-11-2 year one, both programs recognize the success they had last year but also realize that much more is needed to achieve the level of success each program is chasing. 

Coach Abe Tizaf is excited to build on the success from last year,

"As we get ready for the upcoming season, we're just thrilled to have the chance to play the game we love. Our team is a mix of seasoned players and new talent, full of energy and experience. We've got a unified mindset and a shared vision to represent Pellissippi State Community College in the best way possible, both on and off the field. We're crafting a story that we know will be long, exciting, and end on a high note. #pellifamily."

Heading into year two, Coach Mariana Diaz pushes her team to be more aggressive and fight through adversity. 

"We're excited to integrate our first two classes this season, following a strong spring phase that highlighted the commitment of our returning players. With the addition of outstanding individuals from our second recruiting class, we have a great blend. The girls are ready to get to work, embrace new challenges, and continue to show significant growth"

The Women's Soccer Team will face the following opponents in 2024:

8/23 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast

8/25 @ Itawamba 

9/1 @ Columbia State*

9/10 @ Roane State*

9/13 Vs. Southwest Virginia

9/17 Vs. Motlow State*

9/20 Vs. Dyersburg State*

9/24 Vs. Roane State

9/29 Vs. Columbia State*

10/3 @ Motlow State*
10/6 Vs. Milligan University

10/11 @ Southwest Tn*

10/13 @ Dyersburg State*

10/17 Vs. Southwest Tn*

As the new season approaches, the Pellissippi State Men's Soccer team is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting and challenging schedule. With a great mix of home and away games, the team will face formidable opponents, making every match crucial for their overall standing. Here's a look at the upcoming season:

8/22 Vs. Patrick & Henry CC*

8/31 Vs. Georgia Military College*

9/4 Vs. Andrew College*

9/7 Vs. Oxford College of Emory*

9/10 Vs. Southwest Virginia CC 2:00 PM

9/13 @ King 

9/21 @ Georgia Military College*

9/24 @ Brevard College

9/29 Vs. Wake Tech CC

10/1 @ Oxford College of Emory*

10/9 @ Andrew College*

10/12 @ Tennessee Wesleyan University

10/17 @ Lincoln Memorial University

Team Insights

Key Players to watch out for on this year's men's team are 

Returner and team captain Mario Rivera 

Team captain and newcomer Mohammed Sadiki 

Newcomer Axel Leray 

Newcomer Leo Cruz

Season Expectations

The upcoming season is filled with anticipation as Pellissippi State looks to build on last year's impressive performance. With a balanced mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, both teams aim to improve their conference standings and make deep runs in the playoffs. Key matches against rivals like Georgia Military and Oxford College of Emory will be critical in determining the success of the men's team, and conference rival matches against Motlow and Columbia State, among others, look to define the season for the women's team. 

Full schedule details for both teams with starting times can be found on their team schedule pages and social media. 

You can follow both teams on social media at @psccmsoc and @psccwsoc