WASHINGTON – The American University men's soccer team begins postseason play on Tuesday afternoon, hosting third-seeded Bucknell at Reeves Field. The Eagles are the two seed, entering the match off of a bye after finishing the season on a six-game undefeated streak.
Tickets on Sale
- Tuesday is a ticketed match. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Admission for AU students is still free. The first 100 fans to arrive will get a coupon for a free hot dog and drink.
Game Information
- Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 10, noon.
- Site: Washington, D.C. (Reeves Field)
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Stats: HERE
- Talent: Marc Serber
Parking on Campus
- Parking on campus is actively monitored seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fans can buy a season-long parking pass for the Bender Arena Sports Center Garage (through Nov. 22) through the Athletics Ticketing website HERE.
- Parking is 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 PayByPhone 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.
Concessions Now Available
- Fans can now head over to the concessions stand inside the newly-completed Meltzer Center for food, snacks, and Pepsi beverages.
Series History
- AU is 18-10-15 all-time against Bucknell, having defeated the Bison 2-0 on Sept. 29 earlier this season.
- It was one of American's best performances of the season, with goals coming from Moad Ezzahir in the first half and Reyes Parra in the second. Evan Tubbs made five saves in the match, including two crucial first half stops that kept the Eagles from falling behind early.
- American last faced Bucknell in the Patriot League Tournament in 2024, falling to the Bison in Lewisburg in penalty kicks.
What to Know About #2 American: 6-6-5 (6-1-2)
- The Eagles are playing their best soccer in the second half of the season, entering the tournament on a six-match undefeated streak. They most recently defeated Holy Cross on Oct. 30, then Navy on Nov. 3.
- The team has thrived late in games across the undefeated streak, scoring at least one goal in the final 10 minutes of the last five matches. Chris Sullivan, Nicholas Beil, and Yuta Phoenix have all tallied game-winning strikes.
- Beil and Phoenix have broken out as AU's most dangerous scoring threats, each with three goals. The pairing provided both goals in a come-from-behind draw to Lafayette and the 2-1 win over Holy Cross, while the freshman Phoenix added his third in the win over Navy. Beil, a sophomore, has made an impactful return from injury after playing his first game on Sept. 19.
- Finn O'Brien has been a key piece in AU's attacking creation, logging a team-leading five assists. The sophomore right back has sent quality crosses from the flank into the box all season long, and he's logged two of his assists as the second touch off two corner kicks.
- While the Eagles have found a rhythm in their attacking play, their defensive unit has been crucial to pushing them to a second place finish in the conference. Senior Ian Webb-Johnson has anchored a back line that's kept seven clean sheets and allowed the second-fewest shots on goal in the PL at just 76.
- In goal, the sophomore Tubbs has proven to be one of the most reliable keepers in the PL. He's started every match and made 56 saves while holding a 1.12 GAA, good for second in the conference.
- Six Eagles earned All-Patriot League selections at the end of the regular season: Senior Webb-Johnson was named the Defensive Player of the Year, while Beil, O'Brien, Oliver Snowdon, and Tubbs earned spots on the Second Team, and Sullivan landed on the Third Team.
- American is seeking its first Patriot League title since the 2020-21 season.
What to Know About #3 Bucknell: 9-8-1 (5-3-1)
- The Bison are coming off a narrow 1-0 win over Loyola Maryland in the first round of the tournament. Jack Bejarano scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute.
- Bucknell dominated in possession and the attacking third with eight corners and several set pieces from close range.
- Drew Roskos, the reigning Patriot League Forward of the Year, leads the team with five goals and 11 points. Roskos did not play in the PL First Round match after picking up an injury in the regular season finale. He had three match-winning goals and was a First Team All-Patriot League selection.
- Jack Lucas has been on a tear, recording a point in five of the last seven matches. Before the match against Navy, he had recorded a point in five straight matches. Lucas is a 2026 First Team All-Patriot League selection.
- Lucas has four goals and two assists, and he previously scored in three straight matches against Lehigh, Cornell and Army. In the two matches prior, he assisted match-winning goals against Holy Cross and Mount St. Mary's.
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