Wednesday, October 21
LOUISVILLE, KY
6:00 PM
University of Louisville
vs
Spalding University (Ky.)
Photo by: Giovanna Gonzalez | Louisville Athletics
October 20, 2026 | Men's Soccer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The No. 10 University of Louisville men's soccer team returns to Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 21, welcoming Spalding for a midweek matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on ACCNX.
The Cardinals enter the contest with a 10-2-2 overall record and a 3-2-1 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Louisville is ranked No. 10 in the United Soccer Coaches poll and No. 13 by TopDrawerSoccer, continuing a strong 2026 campaign that has featured 10 victories through the first 14 matches.
Louisville looks to bounce back after falling 3-0 at No. 4 Clemson on Oct. 16. The Cardinals previously earned a 1-0 road victory over No. 25 Syracuse on Oct. 10, securing their first win over a ranked opponent this season and extending their winning streak to three matches at the time.
The Cardinals have scored 29 goals this season, with 11 different players finding the back of the net. Sophomore forward Andrés Escudero Martín leads Louisville with seven goals and 14 points, ranking among the ACC's top goal scorers. Junior midfielder Giacomo Zizza has added five goals and a team-high seven assists, contributing to 12 of Louisville's 29 goals.
Junior forward Braydon Sellers has recorded four goals and two assists, while freshman Cooper Olson has contributed two goals and four assists. Louisville's freshman class has provided a significant offensive boost, combining for eight goals and seven assists through 14 matches.
Defensively, sophomore goalkeeper Nathaniel Abraham has started all 14 matches, recording 32 saves, 10 wins and four shutouts. Abraham earned ACC Defensive Player of the Week honors following his four-save performance in the Cardinals' 1-0 win at No. 25 Syracuse.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGLES
Spalding enters Wednesday's matchup with a 5-8-1 overall record and a 4-2-0 mark in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Golden Eagles are led by head coach Adam Boyer, who is in his 15th season at the helm. Benit Mulume leads Spalding with four goals, while Ryder Roberson has added three goals and two assists.
Wednesday marks the first meeting between Louisville and Spalding. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field before returning to ACC play Sunday, Oct. 25, against Notre Dame at Lynn Stadium. That contest is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on ACCNX and will honor Louisville's senior class.
The Cardinals enter the contest with a 10-2-2 overall record and a 3-2-1 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Louisville is ranked No. 10 in the United Soccer Coaches poll and No. 13 by TopDrawerSoccer, continuing a strong 2026 campaign that has featured 10 victories through the first 14 matches.
Louisville looks to bounce back after falling 3-0 at No. 4 Clemson on Oct. 16. The Cardinals previously earned a 1-0 road victory over No. 25 Syracuse on Oct. 10, securing their first win over a ranked opponent this season and extending their winning streak to three matches at the time.
The Cardinals have scored 29 goals this season, with 11 different players finding the back of the net. Sophomore forward Andrés Escudero Martín leads Louisville with seven goals and 14 points, ranking among the ACC's top goal scorers. Junior midfielder Giacomo Zizza has added five goals and a team-high seven assists, contributing to 12 of Louisville's 29 goals.
Junior forward Braydon Sellers has recorded four goals and two assists, while freshman Cooper Olson has contributed two goals and four assists. Louisville's freshman class has provided a significant offensive boost, combining for eight goals and seven assists through 14 matches.
Defensively, sophomore goalkeeper Nathaniel Abraham has started all 14 matches, recording 32 saves, 10 wins and four shutouts. Abraham earned ACC Defensive Player of the Week honors following his four-save performance in the Cardinals' 1-0 win at No. 25 Syracuse.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGLES
Spalding enters Wednesday's matchup with a 5-8-1 overall record and a 4-2-0 mark in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Golden Eagles are led by head coach Adam Boyer, who is in his 15th season at the helm. Benit Mulume leads Spalding with four goals, while Ryder Roberson has added three goals and two assists.
Wednesday marks the first meeting between Louisville and Spalding. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field before returning to ACC play Sunday, Oct. 25, against Notre Dame at Lynn Stadium. That contest is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on ACCNX and will honor Louisville's senior class.
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