Men's Soccer | October 3, 2023
PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle men's soccer team jumps back into action Wednesday afternoon with another Atlantic 10 Conference matchup against Loyola Chicago at McCarthy Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
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SCOUTING THE EXPLORERS
- The Explorers are 1-0-2 in A-10 play after coming off a 2-1 victory over George Mason last Saturday night. For the first time since 2010, the Explorers are unbeaten in A-10 matches through Oct. 1.
- Sean Yurgel scored both of La Salle's goals in the victory over the Patriots.
- Drew Blackwell recorded two assists off corner kicks. With five assists, Blackwell now ranks second in the A-10 this season.
- Americo Pereira leads the Explorers in points with seven on three goals and one assist.
- Pereira and Yuval Nimrodi pace the team in goals with three apiece. Nimrodi leads La Salle in shots with 12.
- La Salle is looking to win its first match against Loyola Chicago in three tries. The Ramblers won both contests in the series so far (4-2 in 2022 and 3-1 in 2017), but it will be the first time these teams meet at McCarthy Stadium.
- The Explorers have a 3-1-1 record at home this season.
- La Salle is led by head coach Taylor Thames, who is in his third season at the helm.
SCOUTING THE RAMBLERS
- Loyola Chicago (5-2-2, 1-1-1 A-10) faced VCU in its last contest, dropping a 2-1 match to the Rams.
- Oscar Dueso scored the lone goal for the Ramblers on a penalty kick.
- Loyola Chicago outshot VCU 25-9, but VCU had more shots on goal, 5-3.
- Oscar Dueso leads the Ramblers in points with 12. John Gates leads the team in assists with five.
- Loyola Chicago boasts an impressive 3-0-1 record in away games thus far.
- Leading the Ramblers is Steve Bode, who is in his second season as head coach for Loyola Chicago. In his first season, he led the team to an impressive 9-2-7 record without losing a home game.
