Auburn readies for 2024 season with pair of exhibition matches

by Tucker Cleverdon
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AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn soccer rounds out its preseason with a pair of exhibition matches designed as fine tune-ups before officially opening the 2024 season the following week.

First, Auburn treks to Macon, Georgia, for a 4 p.m. CT clash with Mercer on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Next, the Tigers wrap the exhibition slate at home, welcoming Memphis to The Plains on Saturday, Aug. 10. Kickoff versus Memphis is slated for 6 p.m. CT.

The 2024 season commences Thursday, Aug. 15, as Auburn opens the year with Clemson. It will be the program’s 26th season under the leadership of head coach Karen Hoppa.

“We have such a great blend of new players and returning leaders this year,” Hoppa said. “We have 13 seniors on this team. It’s a testament to our wonderful university that all of them committed to playing their fourth and fifth years for Auburn. We’ve got one goal, and that is to send out this senior class with a magical season.”

All matches at the Auburn Soccer Complex are free and open to the public.