Skidmore College Men’s Soccer 2026 Spring Preview

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For Spring 2026, Skidmore College men’s soccer team is preparing for an ambitious spring season that includes high-level competition, an international trip, alumni and community engagement, and continued program growth.

The highlight of the spring will be the team’s international trip from March 7–15, traveling to Cologne, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The experience is designed to provide student-athletes opportunities for cultural immersion, as well as competitive playing opportunities.

While in Cologne, the Thoroughbreds will:

• Participate in a guided tour of the historic city, including the iconic Cologne Cathedral and Old Town along the Rhine River

• Visit RheinEnergie STADION, home of Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln

• Train under the direction of FC Köln academy coaches

• Attend a professional match

• Compete in a friendly match against FC Köln International Talent Program

The team will then travel to Amsterdam, where they will:

• Tour the Johan Cruijff ArenA, home of AFC Ajax

• Train locally and play a friendly match against SV Parkhout

• Experience Amsterdam’s rich history through guided cultural activities

The trip represents an opportunity to challenge the group competitively while strengthening team chemistry and broadening global perspective.

Beyond their international adventures, Skidmore will host their spring match on Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. against St. Michael’s College on Wachenheim Field. It’ll be a rematch between the Thoroughbreds and Purple Knights from last spring, when Skidmore won 1-0. This year’s game will serve as an evaluation opportunity as the program continues to build toward the fall season.

The program looks forward to welcoming alumni back to campus during its annual Spring Alumni Weekend on April 10-11. Saturday’s schedule includes an alumni panel and small-group conversations with the current team, as well as a small-sided alumni vs. current team tournament.

Spring and summer also mark a period of community outreach and recruiting for the program.

The program will host the April Break Youth Camp (April 6–10) and Summer Youth Camp (August 3–7) for youth players in the surrounding Saratoga communities. The program will also host multiple ID Clinics throughout the spring and summer.