BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer hosts FIU on Friday night in a matchup between two of the American Conference's top contenders. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN+. Admission is free at the FAU Soccer Stadium.
ABOUT THE OWLS
- The Owls (5-2, 1-0) are coming off a 3-1 win over Temple last Sunday.
- The win was the program's 300th all-time.
- Aboubacar Traore and Kerfalla Toure recorded a goal and an assist each.
- Toure was named American Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
- Traore earned a place on the American Weekly Honorable Mention list for the second time this season.
- The Owls lead the American in assists per game and points per game. They are second in scoring offense and shots per game.
ABOUT THE PANTHERS
- FIU (4-2-2, 2-0) is riding a three-match winning streak.
- The Panthers have conference wins over Memphis and Missouri State.
- Offensively, Pasquale Capriati leads the way with four goals and 11 points.
- Capriati is the reigning American Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
- Nigel Van Haveren is the reigning Goalkeeper of the Week.
SERIES HISTORY
- Florida Atlantic had won three straight against FIU prior to last season's American Conference Quarterfinals when the Panthers came out on top by a 1-0 final.
- In the regular season matchup, the Owls went to Miami and won 2-1.
WHAT'S NEXT
- The Owls venture to the Midwest for their first conference meeting with Missouri State on Friday, October 3. Kickoff in Springfield, Missouri, is set for 8 p.m. EST.
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