SALEM, Va. - Head Coach Ryan Pflugrad has announced the date for the 13th annual RC Men's Soccer Goal-A-Thon to be held on Friday, March 13th at 7:30 p.m. at Kerr Stadium. 

The event is a 5-vs-5 tournament played with current players and alumni of the men's soccer program to support the program and raise awareness for Micah's Backpack. The Maroons have raised over $20,000 for Micah's Backpack in the past 11 years of the annual Goal-A-Thon. Micah's Backpack is a local organization that provides underprivileged children in the local city schools with six meals each weekend to address children hunger needs in the community. (www.micahsbackpack.org).

How it works:  On Friday, March 13th, 2026 the RC Men's Soccer team will be divided into teams of 5 players. Teams will play timed, "small-sided" games at the Kerr Stadium Field until a combined total of 100 goals is scored.

How to donate: The minimum sponsorship is $.25 per goal ($25 Total), however one-time donations will be accepted as well. To make a gift by credit/debit card, bank draft, PayPal or Venmo (use mobile device to access), visit our Goal-A-Thon donations page at www.roanoke.edu/goalathon. 

Who benefits: The RC Men's Soccer Program and Micah's Backpack. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Micah's Backpack, a local organization which provides underprivileged children in Salem City Schools with six meals each weekend to address hunger needs (www.micahsbackpack.org).

Please contact Coach Pflugrad (pflugrad@roanoke.edu) if you are interested in donating or are an alumni interesting participating in this year's Goal-A-Thon.