WASHINGTON – After a postponement last Saturday, the American University men's soccer team will play its first match in two weeks on Tuesday afternoon against William and Mary. The Eagles are seeking their first home win of the season, and their first victory over The Tribe since 2003.
Game Information
- Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m.
- Site: Washington, D.C. (Reeves Field)
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Stats: HERE
- Talent: Marc Serber
- Admission: FREE for all home games
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.
- Fans 21+ and over can purchase alcohol on the second floor at the Meltzer Terrace.
Series History
- William & Mary leads the all-time series 23-10-4, with AU's last win coming in 2003.
- AU fell to the Tribe in Williamsburg a season ago 1-0, as a Devin Cooper goal in the 82nd minute won his side the match.
What to Know About American: 1-4-3 (1-0-1)
- American's match at Army that was originally scheduled for last Saturday, Sept. 26 was postponed due to inclement weather. A rescheduled date is to be determined.
- The Eagles are coming off a 1-1 draw to Loyola Maryland at home on Sept. 19. Junior forward Patryk Rojek put AU in front early in the second half, but the Greyhounds responded seven minutes later to tie the score.
- Freshman Henrick Boahen picked up his first collegiate assist on Rojek's goal, toe-poking an excellent ball from midfield into the attacking third to set up his teammate in a dangerous position.
- AU's last victory came in the Patriot League opener at Colgate on Friday, Sept. 11. when Chris Sullivan scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute.
- Sullivan has been the team's most dangerous scoring threat, leading the team in shots with 11 and eight on goal. He earned the Patriot League Midfielder of the Week honor after his game-winner against the Raiders.
- Sophomore Evan Tubbs has been strong for AU in goal, making at least five saves in three matches this season and totaling 30 on the year. His 1.38 GAA sits fourth in the PL, and he has three clean sheets to his name.
- Head coach Zach Samol has used the youth on his roster, with three freshmen earning consistent playing time. Boahen has played in all eight games, taking four shots and putting two on goal. Yuta Phoenix has appeared in six matches in the midfield, and Rohan Chivukula has played in seven on the back line.
What to Know About William & Mary: 4-4-1 (2-1-1)
- The Tribe are coming off a 2-1 win over Campbell at home in CAA play. Senior Gabe Ruitenberg opened the scoring against the Camels, and sophomore Alex Garrison provided the game-winning goal in the 61st minute.
- Freshman Aidan Gatchell picked up his team-leading fifth assist of the season on Garrison's goal, and he's recorded an assist in each of the Tribe's last two matches. The rookie has two goals to total nine points through his first nine collegiate matches.
- Fellow first-year player Huffard Brown has also contributed three goals and an assist, as head coach Chris Norris has seen outstanding production out of his freshman class.
- W&M has proven to be a second half team, scoring 13 of 19 goals in the second half. The Tribe has outscored their opponents 13-11 after halftime this season as well.
Keep Up With Us
- For the latest on American University Men's Soccer, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on X (@AU_MSoccer) and Instagram (@au.msoccer).
