Men's Soccer Faces #21 Kentucky on the Road

Florida Atlantic vs. FIU
Game Details	Date: Saturday, September 21 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Lexington, Ky. Tickets
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BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team (2-2-0, 0-1-0) hits the road for the first time this season, taking on Conference USA foe No. 21 Kentucky (2-1-2, 0-0-1) on Saturday. First touch is set for 7:30 p.m. in Lexington.

About The Owls

The Owls have had three goal scorers so far this season with Ivan Mykhailenko leading the way with two and Tom Abrahamsson and Blake Dean with one each. Andres Macias leads on the assist front with two on the season. Mykhailenko, David Schwartzman and Alex Alexis each have an assist as well.

Hagay Jalon and Daniel have split time in-goal for the Owls this season. Jalon has played in three matches and has a 2.27 goals against average with 10 saves. Ragoo has played in two matches, posting a 2.95 goals against average with 11 saves.

The Owls' 2-1-0 record through the first three matches, was the best start of the season since the 2013 season. FAU started out the 2019 season with a win against then-No. 17 James Madison to start 1-0 for the first time since the 2011 season. The 1-0 victory was also the first shutout in a season opener since the 2002 season.

About The Wildcats

The Wildcats have wins against Albany and Tulsa this season, while recording ties against then-No. 11 Xavier and No. 12 Charlotte.

Three players have scored two goals for Kentucky this season, Daniel Evans, Aime Mabika and Jason Reyes. Evans and Kalil El Medkhar lead the team with two assists each.

Goalkeeper Enrique Facusse has played all five games in-goal for the Wildcats. He has a 1.47 goals against average.

Tough Schedule

Saturday's match will be the Owls' second this season against a ranked opponent. Kentucky checks in at No. 21 in the polls and James Madison was ranked No. 17 when FAU defeated them.

Currently, C-USA has three teams in the top 25 with Kentucky, Charlotte (No. 10) and FIU (No. 22). The Owls will also face No. 13 UCF later this season. Opponents Louisville and FGCU are receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches poll.

Fast Facts

Up Next

The Owls will be back at FAU Soccer Stadium on Wednesday, September 25 to take on FGCU. That match will begin at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

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Players Mentioned

Tom Abrahamsson

Alex Alexis

Blake Dean

Hagay Jalon

Andres Macias

Ivan Mykhailenko

David Schwartzman

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer versus Memphis on October 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer at Charlotte on October 17, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer versus UAB on October 24, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer at USF on October 29, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer versus Tulsa on November 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer versus TBD on November 7, 2025

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