Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Friday, August 24
Orem, Utah
6 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
vs
UNLV
Owls Open 2018 Season Against UNLV
8/23/2018 4:37:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer will kick off the 2018 season on Friday against UNLV in a neutral site match in Orem, Utah. First touch is set for a 6 p.m. (EST) start time at Clyde Field, home of Utah Valley.
The match will be streamed online and live stats will be provided. Fans can also follow along on Twitter (@FAUMensSoccer) for live updates.
FRESH FACES
FAU added 21 newcomers to the 2018 roster, including 14 freshman, two Division I transfers and three Junior College transfers.
Second-year head coach Joey Worthen and staff brought in a group of players with varying experience, both in years and in backgrounds. Junior Marcelo Da Silva Anton comes to FAU after winning back-to-back national championships at the junior college level. Senior Alberto Escobedo joins the team after being a three-year starter at Jacksonville. Of the 14 freshman, nine played high school soccer in America while five played internationally.
RETURNING VETERANS
Eight players from the 2017 squad return to the pitch for the Owls. Sophomore Ferdinand Solberg started in 15 matches last season, playing in all 16, recording an assist and eight shots. Fellow sophomore Alvaro Rodriguez played in all but one game last season and had an assist and registered 11 shots.
The keepers are an experienced group with a junior, redshirt junior and senior represented in the ranks. Daniel Ragoo and Luis Aranzazu both saw action last season.
ABOUT UNLV
The Rebels were picked to finish second in the Western Athletic Conference. Three UNLV players were selected to the Preseason All-WAC Team as well. Junior midfielder Timo Mehlich, sophomore forward Marco Gonzalez and senior defender Adam Musovski earned the honors.
UNLV returns seven of 11 starters from last season's team that posted an 11-9-1 record, tying for second place in the WAC.
UP NEXT FOR THE OWLS
The Owls will stay in Utah for a matchup against the home team, Utah Valley, on Monday. That match is set for 9 p.m. (EST) and will also be streamed online.
For complete coverage of FAU men's soccer, follow us on Twitter (@FAUMensSoccer), Instagram (@FAUMensSoccer_) and Facebook (FAU Men's Soccer).
The match will be streamed online and live stats will be provided. Fans can also follow along on Twitter (@FAUMensSoccer) for live updates.
FRESH FACES
FAU added 21 newcomers to the 2018 roster, including 14 freshman, two Division I transfers and three Junior College transfers.
Second-year head coach Joey Worthen and staff brought in a group of players with varying experience, both in years and in backgrounds. Junior Marcelo Da Silva Anton comes to FAU after winning back-to-back national championships at the junior college level. Senior Alberto Escobedo joins the team after being a three-year starter at Jacksonville. Of the 14 freshman, nine played high school soccer in America while five played internationally.
RETURNING VETERANS
Eight players from the 2017 squad return to the pitch for the Owls. Sophomore Ferdinand Solberg started in 15 matches last season, playing in all 16, recording an assist and eight shots. Fellow sophomore Alvaro Rodriguez played in all but one game last season and had an assist and registered 11 shots.
The keepers are an experienced group with a junior, redshirt junior and senior represented in the ranks. Daniel Ragoo and Luis Aranzazu both saw action last season.
ABOUT UNLV
The Rebels were picked to finish second in the Western Athletic Conference. Three UNLV players were selected to the Preseason All-WAC Team as well. Junior midfielder Timo Mehlich, sophomore forward Marco Gonzalez and senior defender Adam Musovski earned the honors.
UNLV returns seven of 11 starters from last season's team that posted an 11-9-1 record, tying for second place in the WAC.
UP NEXT FOR THE OWLS
The Owls will stay in Utah for a matchup against the home team, Utah Valley, on Monday. That match is set for 9 p.m. (EST) and will also be streamed online.
For complete coverage of FAU men's soccer, follow us on Twitter (@FAUMensSoccer), Instagram (@FAUMensSoccer_) and Facebook (FAU Men's Soccer).
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