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Kentucky Kernel

The Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex was filled with fans to watch both the mens and womens soccer teams win their matches at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky., on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Krueger

Kentucky mens soccer to join Sun Belt Conference for 2022 season

Cole Parke April 6, 2022

Kentucky mens soccer is headed to the Sun Belt Conference for the 2022 fall season, ending a 16-year stint with Conference USA.The announcement came on Wednesday morning, when the Sun Belt Conference went...

Kentucky celebrates forward Ben Damges (27) goal during the University of Kentucky vs. Duquesne mens soccer game on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wildcats win conference title; secure first round BYE in NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke November 18, 2021

Kentucky men’s soccer defeated Florida Atlantic 2-1 in overtime to win the team’s Conference USA championship on Sunday. The win earned the Wildcats an auto bid to the NCAA Tournament and contributed...

UK senior midfielder Kalil Elmedkhar kicks and scores a penalty to put Kentucky up 1-0 during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham mens soccer game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Men’s Soccer’s Kalil ElMedkhar signs with FC Dallas of MLS

Braden Ramsey January 14, 2021

After helping lead the Cats to a No. 3 ranking and 5-1 record over the fall non-conference portion of their 2020-2021 season, senior midfielder Kalil ElMedkhar is headed to the United States’ professional...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans plays defense during the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 69-58. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky adds two Conference USA foes to basketball slate

Braden Ramsey July 10, 2020

The Wildcats took another step to completing their schedule for the 2020-2021 campaign on Wednesday, agreeing to take on two schools from Coach Cal’s old stomping grounds.Kentucky will now play the University...

Kentucky sophomore midfielder Marcel Meinzer makes a pass during the UK vs Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer game on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-2. Photo by Victoria Rogers | Staff

UK men’s soccer falls 2-1 to FIU from 89th minute goal

Michael Wellnitz October 13, 2019

The University of Kentucky men’s soccer team (6-2-3, 1-1-1 Conference USA) hosted FIU (9-0-3, 3-0-0 C-USA) on Sunday night in a C-USA conference matchup. The Wildcats looked to get a victory coming back...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel (56) celebrating after sacking UTs quarterback. University of Kentuckys football team lost to University of Tennessee, 24-7, at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky defense faces a talented quarterback in MTSU’s Stockstill

Jordan Brown November 14, 2018

Mark Stoops and the 7-3 Kentucky Wildcats look to bounce back after a loss to SEC rival Tennessee Volunteers as they host the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders in week 11 of the season.  The performance...

Freshman Mikkel Pederson crosses the ball before it goes out during the game against UAB on Friday, September 8, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the match 1-0. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK men’s soccer earns pair of Conference-USA Players of the Week honors

Sports Staff September 11, 2017

After a tie with Louisville and beating Conference USA opponent UAB, the UK men’s soccer team swept the C-USA Player of the Week awards for the first time all season.Goalkeeper Enrique Facusse was named...

Freshman forward Connor Probert scores the teams only goal of the match agains Dartmouth on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. The match was tied 1-1. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Men’s soccer looks to recover after losing core pieces

Chase Campbell August 21, 2017

Last season was one of the best ever for the UK men’s soccer team, as they finished ranked a hair outside the Top 25 at No. 26. They hosted the first round of the NCAA Tournament in a loss to Creighton,...

Senior forward Sam Miller puts a defender on skates during the match against Marshall on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Quinn Foster | Staff

All smiles on Senior Night as men’s soccer dominates Marshall

Chase Campbell October 30, 2016

Sunday was the final home game of the No. 14 Kentucky men’s soccer season, and the final home game for seniors Napo Matsoso, Charlie Reymann, Jordan Wilson, Paul Sime, Sam Miller, and Ryan Creel. The...

Freshman forward Connor Probert scores the teams only goal of the match agains Dartmouth on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. The match was tied 1-1. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Dominance at home continues for UK men’s soccer over Old Dominion

Chase Campbell October 15, 2016

Defense was the order of the day as the No. 20 UK men’s soccer team notched a commanding win against the Old Dominion Monarchs, 2-0.Despite coming off a heartbreaking loss to UAB on the road, UK had...

Junior midfielder Hampus Agerstrom takes possession of the ball during the match agains Dartmouth on Friday, September 2, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. The match was tied 1-1. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Men’s soccer falls to UAB

Chris Leach October 8, 2016

The No. 15 UK men’s soccer team could not overcome an early deficit as the UAB Blazers upset the Cats 2-1 Saturday evening at BBVA Compass Field. This was UAB’s first win over a ranked opponent since...

Naps Matsoso dribbles the ball during the game against Eastern Tennessee State on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the match in extra time 1-0. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Cats victorious in final non-conference match

Chris Leach October 5, 2016

The No. 15 ranked UK men’s soccer team was able to grab a win in their final non-conference game of the season, as they defeated the Evansville Aces 3-1 Wednesday evening.With the win, the Cats improve...

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