IU Men's Soccer 2026 Preview with Todd Yeagley

Indiana men’s soccer opens a new season at Bill Armstrong Stadium, and Todd Yeagley joins CrimsonCast to preview the Hoosiers, their loaded transfer class, and a massive opener against Notre Dame.Galen Clavio talks with Yeagley about the energy around soccer after the World Cup in the United States, how American soccer culture has changed since 1994, and why that momentum can help college soccer as IU begins its season. From there, they revisit last year’s frustrating NCAA Tournament exit, where Indiana played well but paid for defensive mistakes and a few soft goals at the wrong time.The main preview focuses on roster construction in the modern college soccer era, including how the transfer portal has changed the way Indiana builds a team. Yeagley breaks down returning players, new portal additions, the attack, the goalkeeper competition, freshman contributors, and why this year’s group may be more balanced after losing key midfield pieces. The episode closes with a look at the Notre Dame opener, why the series feels like a true season kickoff, and why students and IU fans should pack Armstrong Stadium.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana men’s soccer, IU athletics, Todd Yeagley, the Hoosiers, and the 2026 college soccer season.