2024 Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 4
Chad Eldridge
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Defender
- Hometown:
- Bridgeville, Pa.
- High School:
- South Fayette HS
Bio
AS A SENIOR (2024)
- Played in 13 games
- Saw 188 minutes of action
- Attempted four shots
AS A JUNIOR (2023)
- Played in 20 games, making 17 startsÂ
- Took 11 shots, two of which were on goal
- Ranked sixth on the team with 1556 minutes played
- Helped anchor a Mercer defense that posted seven shutouts, including in the SoCon Tournament title game
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)
- Played in and started 16 games
- Scored two points on a goal against Georgia State
- 2-of-4 shots were on target
- Finished seventh on the team in minutes with 1378
- Helped the Bears record five shutouts
AS A FRESHMAN (2021)
- Played in 17 games, making 12 starts
- Had five points on the season with a goal and three assists
- Scored his first career goal against WinthropÂ
- Had his first career assist against North Florida
- Assisted on game-tying goal in victory over Belmont in SoCon Tournament finalÂ
- Played all 90-plus minutes in each of the last 8 matches of the season
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
- Guided South Fayette HS to two WPIAL semifinals appearances, including a third-place finish
- Named the Sectional Player of the Year in 2020
- Collected two All-State and All-Region honors, in addition to three All-WPIAL nods
- Earned a spot on the All-American watch list
- Guided Beadling to three USYS national finals appearances and three USYS Region I championships
PERSONAL
- Son of Rob and Kim Eldridge
- Has two older brothers, Ray and Gavin
- Was an honors student at South Fayette HSÂ and volunteered in his community every year with his teammates
- Enjoys playing golf
- Go-to snack is candy
- Idol is Batman
- Favorite movie is The Dark KnightÂ
Mercer Football Press Conference (Week 3 vs. Wofford)
Monday, September 08
Mercer v. South Florida Men's Soccer Highlight Reel: 9/7/2025
Monday, September 08
Mercer v. Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer Highlight Reel: 9/7/2025
Monday, September 08
Mercer v. Kennesaw State Women's Soccer Highlight Reel: 9/4/2025
Friday, September 05
