Owls Host FIU in Pivotal American Conference Matchup

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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