SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Returning home for their final home stand of the regular season, the University of San Francisco men's soccer team (2-10-1, 0-4-1) host their two final matches at Negoesco Stadium this upcoming weekend when they welcome Stanford (5-6-5, 2-4-3) and Loyola Marymount (11-4-1, 3-2-0).
 
GAME 14 INFORMATION:
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 – 7:00 p.m. PT
Opponent: Stanford (5-6-5, 2-4-3) 
Site: Negoesco Stadium (San Francisco, Calif.)
Video: WCC Network 
Live Stats: Statbroadcast 
 
GAME 15 INFORMATION:
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Opponent: Loyola Marymount (11-4-1, 3-2-0)
Site: Negoesco Stadium (San Francisco, Calif.)
 Video: WCC Network 
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
 
DONS AT A GLANCE:

• Last week, the Dons fell in both of their road matches as USF was defeated, 5-1, at Pacific on Wednesday, Oct. 27 and at San Diego, 2-1, on Sunday, Oct. 31. Despite the loss, Nathan Simeon scored in both matches for the Dons to tally his first goals of his collegiate career.
• On Thursday evening, USF will square off against a Pac-12 opponent for the third time this season when they host the Cardinal after previously matching up against Cal (Aug. 20) and UCLA (Aug. 29).
• Heading into the weekend, Nonso Adimabua is currently tied for third in the WCC with five total goals while goalkeeper Brandon Keniston ranks fifth in total saves with 41. 

SCOUTING THE CARDINAL:

• In their last time on the pitch, Stanford battled No. 4 Washington on the road in Seattle, resulting in a 0-0 double overtime tie in what proved to be a hard-fought match on both sides.
• Leading the team in goals the last three seasons, Zach Ryan currently leads all Cardinal in careers goals (31) as he also ranks ninth in program history coming into Thursday's match. Among active DI athletes, Ryan currently ranks eleventh in career points and tenth in career goals.
• Inside the cage, goalkeeper Matt Frank has started in all but one game this season as he has logged multiple saves in 10 of his 15 starts. Overall, Frank currently sits second in the Pac-12 in total saves with 39.

SCOUTING THE LIONS:

• Last time out, LMU defeated perennial conference powerhouse Saint Mary's at home, 2-0, on Saturday, Oct. 30. Notably, the win marked the fifth shutout of the fall for the Lions.
• Prior to the weekend, LMU currently has multiple athletes ranked in the top five of multiple statistical categories in the WCC. Individually, Christian Wood is tied for fourth in assists (4), Creggton Charlton is tied for second in shots (35), Ronaldo Brown is third in shots (34) while goalkeeper Jacob Jackson ranks second in save percentage (.800) and fourth in saves (48).
• Looking ahead, the Lions will play their final road conference match of the season at USF on Sunday before returning home to host Santa Clara next Saturday, Nov. 13. 

SERIES HISTORY:

• For the Cardinal, Stanford currently holds a 18-21-6 record over USF in the all-time series, which includes a 5-0 win over the Dons at home last season on Feb. 15, 2021.
• Since Oct. 2005, LMU currently sports a 11-9-2 record against the Dons. Last spring, the two teams tied at 0-0 in Los Angeles on Apr. 3. 

TALE OF THE TAPE:

Stanford (5-6-5, 2-4-2)		San Francisco (2-10-1, 0-4-1)
23	Total Goals	13
1.44	Goals Per Game	1.00
1.00	Goals Against Average	2.46
35	Total Assists	12
2.19	Assists Per Game	0.92
13.4	Shots Per Game	9.2
0.435	Shots On Goal Percentage	0.109
41	Total Saves	60
.719	Save Percentage	0.652
1-1	Penalty Kicks	0-1

 

Loyola Marymount (11-4-1, 3-2-0)		San Francisco (2-10-1, 0-4-1)
21	Total Goals	13
1.31	Goals Per Game	1.00
0.81	Goals Against Average	2.46
27	Total Assists	12
1.69	Assists Per Game	0.92
14.5	Shots Per Game	9.2
0.392	Shots On Goal Percentage	0.109
49	Total Saves	60
.790	Save Percentage	0.652
2-4	Penalty Kicks	0-1

 
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