WASHINGTON - The American University men's soccer team is in its best form of the season so far, riding a three-game win streak into a matchup with Army on Saturday afternoon at home. The Eagles are coming off a non-conference victory over UNCW on Tuesday, and can improve to 3-0 in Patriot League play with a win over the Black Knights. 

Game Information

When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m vs. Army
Where: Washington, D.C. (Reeves Field)
How to watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE

Series History

• American leads the all-time series with an 18-5-3 record against Army, most recently defeating the Black Knights on the road in 2024. 
• It was Dilane Zouantcha, younger brother of current AU assistant coach Jerry Zouantcha, who netted a brace in the match to lead the Eagles. Toshi Davis also picked up an assist. 
• The Eagles have won the last six matchups against Army, dating back to 2019. 

What to Know About American

• American's three wins in a row have all come via a 1-0 score and gritty defending, holding clean sheets for the first time this season. 
• The Eagles' latest triumph came against UNCW on Tuesday. Mustapha Sowe broke the deadlock early in the second half, finishing off a sharp assist from freshman Finn O'Brien.
• Shortly after the goal, lightning paused the action with just 14 minutes remaining in the match. When play resumed, freshman keeper Evan Tubbs stole the spotlight. He tallied three saves down the stretch, including a diving stop in the 89th minute to deny the equalizer and seal the win for the Eagles.
• With back-to-back shut outs against Colgate and Loyola Maryland prior to the UNCW match, American sits atop the Patriot League standings. 
• Elgersma has been AU's' spark on the attack, pacing the squad in goals (three) shots (11), and shots on goal (five). He's been dangerous as a distributor from the midfield as well, consistently playing quality balls in the attacking third for his teammates. 
• Between the posts, Matthew Tibbetts has been a steady anchor for the Eagles. The senior has recorded shutouts against both Patriot League opponents so far, raising his season save percentage to 76%, good for fifth in the conference.
• Defensive discipline has been a highlight of AU's win streak, as the Eagles have not conceded a yellow card in the past three matches. They've also committed the fewest fouls in the PL with 59, and just seven per game. 
• The Eagles are undefeated home this season, posting a 2-0-1 record at Reeves Field. 

What to Know About Army

• Army is coming off a 3-3 draw to Lehigh last Saturday, losing a two-goal lead in the second half to split the points with the Mountain Hawks. The goals came from Ronald Zhai and Jack Kryger, while the third was a Lehigh own goal. 
• The Mountain Hawks stunned the Black Knights in the second half, scoring twice in the final five minutes of the match to even the score. Giacomo Zizza put in the first goal in the 87th minute, and Army suffered an own goal just two minutes later. 
• Zhai and Jubril Bamgbala lead Army's attack with two goals apiece, with Zhai adding an assist. The sophomore is coming off an impressive rookie campaign, playing in all 17 games and scoring four goals. 
• The Black Knights are fifth in the Patriot League as a team with five goals this season, and they've allowed the fewest in the PL with just seven. 
• The only other Patriot League action that Army has seen was against BU on Sept. 13, as the Black Knights pulled out a 1-0 victory. The lone goal came from freshman Kelly Cooper late in the first half, and goalkeeper Michael Guiry made six second half saves to protect the lead.

Keep up With Us

• For the latest on American University men's soccer and to receive in-game upudates, 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.

How to Get to Reeves Field

• Due to ongoing construction of the adjacent Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance, entrance to Reeves Field for early-season home soccer contests will be at the south stairwell.
• From campus parking locations, please use the pedestrian walkway alongside the Media Production Center and enter by the President Kennedy speech marker and flagpole plaza.