The Howard University men's soccer team will kick off the 2013 season when it faces the Patriots of George Mason University at 7:30 pm tonight at the George Mason Stadium.

The first round match between American University and George Washington University will kick off the Classic at 5 pm.

Then on Sunday, the Bison will play GW at 5 pm and will be followed by an George Mason-American University match at 7:30 pm.

Howard has a number of new faces as head coach Michael Lawrence attempts to build the foundation.