This morning, LFSN's Nick Pierce had a chance to stop around men's soccer practice and got an update on Liberty's preseason preparations for the upcoming 2017 season.

Pierce talked with head coach Jeff Alder, along with defenders Nico Bellarde and Alex Dominguez. Bellarde, a junior, and Dominguez, a senior, are expected to provide experience to Liberty's defensive backline.

Tomorrow, Liberty will host Richard Bland in an exhibition game at Osborne Stadium at 7 p.m. The Flames will open in nine days on Aug. 25 against Southern Virginia at Osborne Stadium.  Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m.