MINOT, N.D.- The Minot State soccer team is set to kick off the regular season as the Beavers travel to South Dakota to face Black Hills State Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. The Beavers start the regular season following preseason scrimmage wins against the Magic City Legends and the University of Winnipeg Wesmen. 

Following this Monday's trip to South Dakota, the Beavers return for the home opener and face Emporia State. Minot State will take on the Hornets Sunday, Sep. 4, at 1 p.m.  

Beavers interim head coach T.J. Perez believes Minot State will compete well against opponents this season.  

"We've been building since last spring, our style of play, and we've been evolving as a team," Perez said. "I think we will have a good balance of what we are looking for." 

Key Returners 

The Beavers welcomed six true freshmen and are led by five seniors this season. This includes 5-foot-8 midfielder Daisy de Boer from Apeldoorn, Netherlands, 5-2 forward Chloe Allan from Barnard Castle, United Kingdom, 5-8 goalkeeper Maddie Kindred from Soldotna, Alaska, 5-7 defender Daniela Nardelli from Arco, Italy, and 5-3 defender Sheneill Lymer from Derbyshire, England. 

Two players on the Beavers received NSIC Preseason Player to Watch honors, seniors Chloe Allan and Maddie Kindred. Allan was a powerhouse forward last season with six goals for Minot State. Kindred set a single-season school record with 10 shutouts, playing every minute of the Beavers' 19 games last fall. Kindred only allowed 17 goals against in the 2021 season.  

Top Newcomers 

Minot State enters the 2022 season with 11 freshmen, including five redshirt freshmen. Two true freshmen have stood out for the Beavers, including 5-8 midfielder Mila Robichon from Alkmaar, Netherlands, and 5-4 defender Rebecca Storr from Aarau, Switzerland. The Beavers are excited to begin regular season play and ready to compete with every single team.