CLEVELAND – No. 19 Florida Atlantic men's soccer (2-0-2) continues non-conference play on Saturday when they visit the Cleveland State Vikings (1-2) for a 7 p.m. kickoff on ESPN+.
ABOUT THE OWLS
- The Owls debuted in this week's United Soccer Coaches Poll at No. 19, equaling their highest ranking of 2025.
- In Sunday's 3-3 draw with then-No. 20 NC State, the Owls were down 2-0 and 3-2 before rallying to tie the game twice.
- Francesco Aiello, Xavi Csato, and DJ Koulai provided the goals.
- Aiello's goal put the Owls on the board with two minutes left in the first half.
- Koulai's goal tied the game with five minutes remaining in the second half.
- Csato also assisted on Koulai's goal.
- Alfred Mikkelsen's consecutive shutout streak finally ended at 322 minutes and 30 seconds (dating back to last season's NCAA Tournament game vs. UCF).
ABOUT THE VIKINGS
- Cleveland State started 0-2 before picking up its first win over Canisius on Tuesday.
- The Vikings finished 9-4-6 in 2025, falling to Marshall, 1-0, in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.
SERIES HISTORY
- This will be the first meeting between the Owls and the Vikings.
WHAT'S NEXT
- The Owls return home to begin American Conference play on September 11 against Charlotte. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
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