University of Louisville Men's Soccer Team Heads to Boston College

Strategic Insights -

The University of Louisville men's soccer team, led by head coach John Michael Hayden, is set to face off against Boston College on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET and televised on ACC Network Extra. After a 2-1 loss to UAB on Tuesday, the Cardinals will look to bounce back against the Eagles. Hayden is approaching his 100th match as head coach of the Cardinals, where he has a record of 50-38-11 and has led the team to four NCAA Tournament appearances and a 2021 ACC Atlantic Division title.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of Louisville men's soccer team has a long-standing rivalry with Boston College, with a 7-1-2 all-time record against the Eagles.
  • Louisville midfielder Sander Roed is closing in on the school's career assist record, with 24 career assists, just two shy of Tim Kubel's program record of 26.
  • The Cardinals have introduced several new faces to the pitch, with nine different starters from the 2024 season, including newcomers Noah De Blasis, JP Jordan, Jack Lewis, Olayinka Ogunleye, and Harvey Sellers.
  • The freshmen class at Louisville has made a significant early impact, with seven different freshmen playing meaningful minutes and at least four starting in each of the last four matches.
  • The Cardinals' returning players, including Gage Guerra, Sander Roed, Ethan Subachan, and Josh Jones, have combined for 22 of Louisville's 40 points so far this season.
  • The team's defense has been strong, with Noah De Blasis starting all eight matches and Olayinka Ogunleye starting seven of eight.

Statistics:

  • Louisville's 7-1-2 record against Boston College is a testament to their strong conference history.
  • Sander Roed has 24 career assists, the second-most in Louisville history and just two shy of the program record.
  • The Cardinals have accounted for 4,902 minutes (62.1 percent) of playing time through the first five matches, thanks in large part to their 15 newcomers.
  • The freshmen class has provided three goals and seven assists so far this season.
  • Louisville's returning players have combined for 22 of the team's 40 points.

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