BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer (2-0-3) opens the American Conference schedule on Friday night, hosting Charlotte (1-1-2) at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. The two sides shared the American Conference regular season title in 2025.
ABOUT THE OWLS
- The Owls outshot Cleveland State 13-5 last Saturday but could not find a goal in a 0-0 draw.
- Alfred Mikkelsen made three saves to record his fourth clean sheet in five matches.
- Mikkelsen is the reigning American Conference Goalkeeper of the Week.
- He is tied for first in Division I, one of six goalkeepers, with four clean sheets.
- Xavi Csato led the way with four shots on goal against CSU.
- The Owls are looking to go unbeaten through the first six games for the first time since 2013.
ABOUT THE 49ERS
- Charlotte has already faced three ranked opponents in its first four games.
- They have a win over then-No. 23 West Virginia to go along with a draw against then-No. 7 Vermont.
- Last time out, the 49ers fell to No. 13 South Carolina 2-1.
SERIES HISTORY
- The Owls are looking to avenge their only American Conference defeat (regular and postseason) in 2025.
- The last time Charlotte visited Boca Raton, the Owls came away with a 6-1 win on Nov. 2, 2024.
WHAT'S NEXT
- After Friday, the Owls are on the road for the rest of September.
- They travel to Memphis on Sunday, Sept. 20 and Tulsa on Saturday, Sept. 26.
- The Owls return home on Friday, Oct. 2, to host Temple.
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