American Conference Men’s Soccer Release – October 16

FLORIDA ATLANTIC REMAINS UNBEATEN

With a 2-0 win over Memphis in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic improved to 4-0 in the American and remain in first place. The Owls have an important match up this weekend as they travel to second place Charlotte on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.  The 49ers hold a three-match winning streak, while the Owls have won five straight.

IN THE RANKINGS

Winners of five straight and undefeated in conference play, Florida Atlantic re-enters the United Soccer Coaches poll at No. 22. Their nine wins so far are tied for the most wins in a season since 2021.

BLAZERS TAKE DOWN TARHEALS

UAB earned their first ranked win of the year, taking down No. 17 North Carolina in Chapel Hill, 2-1 on Wednesday night. It marks their first ranked win since 2021 when they beat No. 18 Kentucky. Patrik Fagn scored both goals, including the game-winner in the 55th minute.

BULLS STRONG SEASON

Eleven matches into the season and the South Florida Bulls have yet to be defeated, owning a 7-0-5 record.  The Bulls are one of seven teams in the nation to have not lost a match this season.

NCAA RPI REPORT

In the latest NCAA RPI report, four teams rank in the top 70 in the country.  Florida Atlantic leads the way at 27, while Charlotte is ranked at 35.  South Florida is ranked 48 and FIU is ranked 66.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Florida Atlantic at Charlotte*________________________ 6 p.m.

Missouri State at South Florida*_____________________ 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

FIU at Tulsa*_______________________________________ 8 p.m.

Temple at Memphis*_______________________________ 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

Missouri State vs Drake____________________________ 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Tulsa vs Kansas City

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

South Florida at Temple*____________________________ 7 p.m.

UAB at Florida Atlantic*_____________________________ 7 p.m.

Charlotte at FIU*___________________________________ 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Memphis at Missouri State*________________________ 8 p.m.

* denotes American Conference game

All times ET and subject to change

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