ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship and will host Kansas City in the first round on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Hermann Stadium.

Kickoff between the Billikens and Roos is slated for 7 p.m. The winner advances to face No. 15 seed Missouri State on Sunday night in Springfield, Mo.

The Billikens are 8-4-8 overall and advanced to the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship match. This is SLU's 51st appearance in the NCAA Tournament, an NCAA record, and its first since 2022.

Kansas City defeated top-seed Denver in the Summit League Championship match to punch its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. The Roos, who are making their first NCAA appearance since 2008, enter Thursday's match 12-4-3 overall.