On Wednesday, October 14 when the Aurora University men's soccer team takes on the Dominican University Stars in a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference matchup, the soccer rivals will join forces for pediatric cancer awareness.
 
Spearheaded by AU Head Coach Ryan Lakin, the Spartans and Stars led by Head Coach Erick Baumann will come together prior to the on the field competition in an effort to help the greater good.
 
"This is a great opportunity for the guys to understand that we can transcend soccer to help others," said Lakin. "Sure we want to battle and defeat Dominican on the field but both Erick and I know there is a bigger picture at play. Helping pediatric cancer research is important and we are excited to be able to team up with a conference foe, put our differences aside for the sake of the children and gather back on the field to rage a battle of our own."

As part of the national go4thegoal campaign to help raise pediatric cancer awareness, each team has purchased gold laces and will wear them in the game.

To learn more about the go4thegoal campaign, visit www.go4thegoal.org

The men's soccer game between the Spartans and Stars is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm on Vago Field. AU will enter the game with a 5-6-1 overall record and are 3-1-1 in the NACC while Dominican is currently 8-2-2 overall and 5-0-1 in the NACC.