Men's Soccer Opens AAC Play at Home Against FAU

BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's soccer opens AAC play on Saturday at home against Florida Atlantic. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.

UAB students will receive Blazer Soccer scarves upon entry to PNC Field.

WATCH
Saturday's match will stream live on ESPN+.

SERIES HISTORY
The Owls lead the all-time series 7-6 and they have won each of the last five meetings. The Blazers' last win in the series came during the 2018 season.

LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
Gui Gragnano scored a game-tying goal for the Blazers with one minute remaining to secure the 2-2 draw at Georgia Southern. Lucas Rizzo scored his first collegiate goal early in the match while Gustavo Barbosa provided both assists.

SCOUTING THE OWLS
Florida Atlantic holds a 2-2-1 record on the season, and they have scored seven goals over their five matches. Mamadou Diarra leads the Owls with three goals and three assists on the season. He has scored the game winning goal in each of their victories this season.

UNBEATEN OVER LAST FIVE MATCHES
UAB is unbeaten over its last five matches (2-0-3) for the first time since the 2014 season. That season marks the last time the Blazers appeared in the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament.

STRONG ON THE BACK LINE
The UAB defense has been strong throughout the 2024 season. Newcomers Chris McKenna, Mathis Richter, Ole Jessen and Simon Helt have added strength to the back line in addition to returner Gustavo Barbosa. Chris McKenna earned American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors after UAB's shutout win over North Florida.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for all UAB Men's Soccer home matches are available here.

GOLD CARD
The best way to catch all the action is by purchasing a Gold Card. Season tickets for all three sports can be purchased with the 2024-25 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for women's soccer, men's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, baseball, and softball.

POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.

FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team, follow @UAB_MSOC on Twitter and Instagram.

Men's Soccer Opens AAC Play at Home Against FAU

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Players Mentioned

Gustavo Barbosa

Gui Gragnano

Simon Helt

Ole Jessen

Chris McKenna

Mathis Richter

Lucas Rizzo

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