Milwaukee City Wire

The Milwaukee men's soccer team is preparing for two significant matches this week. They will face Marquette in the annual "Milwaukee Cup" on Tuesday, followed by a road game against Detroit Mercy on Saturday. The match against Marquette will begin at 7 p.m. and can be viewed on FloSports, with commentary from Matt Menzl. Their subsequent game against Detroit Mercy is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on ESPN+.

The "Milwaukee Cup," a longstanding rivalry dating back to 1973, was interrupted by COVID-19 but resumed in 2022. Marquette currently holds the Cup after a victory in 2022 and a draw last year. However, Milwaukee leads the overall series with a record of 31-12-6 under head coach Kris Kelderman.

Looking ahead to their weekend matchup, Milwaukee has historically performed well against Detroit Mercy, holding a record of 21-11-5 overall. In recent encounters, they secured victories including a notable win in 2023 with Josh Kidder's goal.

Marquette's team enters the match under new head coach David Korn, who previously led Maryville University to several championships. The Golden Eagles have had mixed results this season and were recently defeated by Seton Hall.

Detroit Mercy struggled last season but reached the first round of their league tournament. This year they are led by Nate Kopunek as head coach and are currently facing challenges in conference play.

In recent performances, Milwaukee's Asher Ozuzu scored twice in their win over Oakland, earning him Horizon League Player of the Week honors. Alejandro Martinez also made an impact earlier this season with multiple goals and assists.

As the Panthers prepare for these key games, fans can expect live coverage through streaming services and access to statistics via the team's website.