WASHINGTON - The American University men's soccer team can clinch a spot in the Patriot League Tournament with a win against BU on Sunday, as the two teams at the top of the conference table meet at Reeves Field. With both squads holding a 4-1 record in PL play, a win for the Eagles will also earn them sole possession of first place with just three weeks remaining in the season. 

Sunday is also Senior Day for AU. Taku Takahashi, Troy Elgersma, Sebastian Garces, Tim Schliemann, Jonah Fogel, Toshi Davis, and Matthrew Tibbetts will be honored before the game. 

Game Information

When: Sunday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m vs. BU
Where: Washington, D.C. (Reeves Field)
How to watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Virtual Program: HERE

Series History

• The Eagles are 3-6-3 against BU all-time, and have not defeated the Terriers since 2016.
• The teams shared a 2-2 draw in Boston in 2024. AU was two minutes from a victory with a 2-1 lead, but a late goal from Aidan Bone knotted the score.

What to Know About American: 5-7-1 (4-1)

• The Eagles are coming off a 2-0 loss to #3 West Virginia in their final non-conference match of the season on Tuesday, facing a challenge in Morgantown. 
• Last Saturday, AU earned a resounding win over Lehigh 3-1. The Eagles used three second half goals to knock the Mountain Hawks out of first place, with Mustapha Sowe, Taku Takahashi, and Kobe Keomany all finding twine. 
• Tibbets made five saves in the match, including two challenging stops in the first half to keep the score level. 
• American has upped its level since the opening of Patriot League play, winning five of eight matches and falling only to Lafayette in-conference. The Eagles have scored nine goals in the eight-game stretch, and have conceded just six. Prior to this run, American had scored just five goals in five matches and conceded nine.  
• The senior midfielder Garces has been a major part of AU's attacking improvement, registering seven points in the last eight contests on two goals and three assists. He's coming off his first two-assist game against Lehigh last week. 
• Sowe's goal last Saturday was his third of the season, tying him for the team lead with Elgersma. 
• The Eagles are at their best at home, holding an undefeated 4-0-1 record at Reeves Field. 

What to Know About Boston: 8-4 (4-1)

• BU is coming off a 3-2 loss to Northeastern in non-conference play on Tuesday night, conceding two goals in the final five minutes to drop the match. 
• The Terriers topped Colgate 1-0 at home for its fourth straight PL victory last Friday. A goal from senior Ethan Gill broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute, and Sheraz Saadat made five saves for the Terriers. 
• BU's only PL loss came at the hands of Army 1-0 back in September, while the Terriers' most significant victory came over Bucknell 3-2 while the Bison were ranked #24 in the country. In Monday's NCAA poll, BU received nine votes to get in the top 25.
• The Terriers have proven to be one of the PL's best attacking teams, tied with Bucknell at the top of the conference in goals with 24.  
• Sophomore midfielder Pharis Petrica leads the way for BU, with 13 points to his name on three goals and a PL-leading seven assists. He's registered a point in each of the last five matches. 
• Gill and Andrea Di Blasio top the team in goals with four apiece, each adding an assist as well. 
• While BU's attacking play is impressive, the Terriers have a tendency to leak goals. They concede 1.42 per game on average, which is eighth in the PL, and they've given up two or more goals five times this season. 

Keep up With Us

• For the latest on American University men's soccer and to receive in-game updates, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on X (@AU_MSoccer) and Instagram (@au.msoccer). 

Parking on Campus

• As of August 25, parking on campus is being actively monitored seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• We are offering a special Fall Season Parking Pass exclusively for AU Athletics fans and supporters. For just $50, this pass will provide convenient access to campus parking from the date of purchase through November 23. The pass is only valid for home field hockey, volleyball, men's and women's soccer home games.
• Click HERE to purchase your Fall Season Parking Pass.
• If you prefer not to purchase the season pass, parking is still available on a per-event basis.
  • Event Parking: $10 per contest for games held after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (available through the ParkMobile app in any garage using code (211950).
  • Hourly Parking: Standard hourly garage rates apply from 8 am-10 pm in the Katzen Arts Center and School of International Service garages.
• Find a detailed campus map here.