Monday, September 16
Ann Arbor, Mich.
4:00 PM
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Washington Travels To Ann Arbor
September 15, 2024 | Men's Soccer
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Washington men's soccer looks to bounce back as they make the trip to Ann Arbor for a meeting with No. 22 Michigan on Monday night. Kickoff from U-M Soccer Stadium is set for 4 p.m. PT and airing on Big Ten Network.
The Huskies enter the matchup with a 3-2-2 and 0-1-0 in Big Ten play.
LAST TIME OUT
UW dropped its opening match of Big Ten action, 1-0, at Michigan State on Friday night.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
Since 1997, the Huskies have posted a 184-66-21 overall record at Husky Soccer Stadium, winning at least eight matches in 13 seasons including a 10-1-2 mark in 2013. In 2022, the Huskies set a new program record for single-match attendance when 3,876 people came to see Washington take on Seattle U in the Fewing Cup (formerly WAC/101 Club Cup).
ROAD DAWGS
Dating back to the 2019 season, the Huskies are 27-8-9 in road contests. UW went undefeated in road matches twice during that span in 2022 (5-0-2) and 2021 (8-0-1). The Huskies also won eight road matches in 2019.
RANKED MATCHUPS
Since the 2019 season, the Huskies are 14-3-5 against ranked opponents in the regular season (at the time the game was played). Last season, Washington went 3-1-2 against ranked teams. UW went undefeated against ranked opponents in 2022 (2-0-1). In the last seven home matches against Top-5 teams, the Huskies hold a record of 6-1-0. This season, UW is 2-1-1 against the Top 25 (at the time the game was played) with victories over then No. 4 Oregon State and then No. 11 Seattle U - both at Husky Soccer Stadium.
THE RETURNERS
Plenty of experience returns for Washington with 24 returners from the 2023 team, including all-conference honorees Chris Meyers and Richie Aman. The Huskies return 61% of their goal production led by with Peter Kingston, Nick O'Brien, Mani Diop and Sean Sent who all had two goals apiece. UW also has 50% of their assists returning led by Kingston (5), Aman (4) and Cooper Brunell (3). O'Brien, Harrison Bertos and Joe Dale all had one assist. Kingston, Aman and Sent were all named to the Big Ten preseason players to watch list, that was announced earlier this week.
HOMEGROWN TALENT
The 2024 rosters see 17 of its 32 players (53%) from the state of Washington, with 13 from King County.
NEW DAWGS ON THE BLOCK
The Huskies brought in some new talent with six freshman and two transfers - Caden Buckley (Santa Clara) and Rhys Gourdie (San Diego). The WCC transfer duo were named to the all-conference team a season ago and have earned a conference championship at least once in their career. Incoming freshman, Zach Ramsey was named the 2023-24 Washington Boy's Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year after a stellar season at Mount Si. Ramsey is the first UW commit from the state of Washington to be named Gatorade player of the year since Michael Rojas in 2019. He is the second state Gatorade player of the year on the current roster joining Nani Deperro who won it for Oregon in 2022.
SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS
Of Washington's nine goals on the season, six have come off of set pieces. Both goals against No. 9 Denver were on corners taken by Peter Kingston to Harrison Bertos and Egor Akulov. In the upset win over No. 4 Oregon State, Chris Meyers sent into the box for Joe Dale. Charlie Kosakoff's goal against Air Force was off a corner by Meyers. In the ninth minute against No. 11 Seattle U, Meyers took a corner that Richie Aman found the back of the net on.
DEBUT MOMENTS
Nine Huskies have made their debut in the Purple and Gold in the first three matches of the season. In the season opener at Portland, transfers Rhys Gourdie and Caden Buckley got starts, while Egor Akulov saw his first collegiate minutes in the start on Thursday. True freshman Gabe Fernandez came on as a sub in the second half. Conner Leber and Connor Lofy also saw minutes in the season opener. True freshman Alex Hall made his debut in the home opener against Oregon State on Monday night. Zach Ramsey played the final 45 minutes against Denver, recording an assist on Harrison Bertos' goal in the 63rd minute. Chad Sovde made his collegiate debut at Michigan State, tallying 15 minutes.
INSTANT IMPACT
True freshmen Alex Hall, Zach Ramsey and Gabe Fernandez have seen significant time for the Purple and Gold totaling 284 minutes between the trio. Ramsey in his 104 minutes of action has recorded an assist and a goal to be tied for fourth on the team with three points.
HONOR ROLL
Peter Kingston – Big Ten Players to Watch
Richie Aman – Big Ten Players to Watch
Sean Sent – Big Ten Players to Watch
Chris Meyers – TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week (Sept. 3), TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week (Sept. 3), Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 10)
NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior defender Chris Meyers was tabbed TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week on Sept. 3 following three consecutive matches with an assist against Oregon State, Denver and Air Force. All three assists came off corner kicks. He is the first Husky since Ilijah Paul in September 2022 to earn TDS National Player of the Week honors. He was named the program's first ever Big Ten player of the week on Sept. 10 following an assist in the upset victory over No. 11 Seattle U.
TOUGH SCHEDULE
The 2024 Washington men's soccer schedule features six teams that made the NCAA Tournament a season ago. The Huskies open their schedule with three straight matches against teams ranked or receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches poll in No. 22 Portland, No. 4 Oregon State and RV Denver. It is the first time in program history that the Huskies are opening the season with three consecutive matches against ranked teams. Eight opponents are ranked or receiving votes in the USC Week 3 poll.
SCOUTING THE WOLVERINES
Michigan enters the matchup with a record of 5-0-1, 1-0-0 Big Ten and ranked 22nd in the United Soccer Coaches poll. Goalkeeper Isaiah Goldson ranks third nationally with a .50 goals against average and .875 save percentage. Beto Soto leads the team with eight points (two goals, four assists) on 15 shots and eight shots on goal.
SERIES HISTORY
Washington leads the all-time series with Michigan 2-0-0. The last time the two teams met was during the 2019 season with the Huskies traveling to Ann Arbor and coming away with a 1-0 victory over the Wolverines. This is the first meeting between the teams as conference opponents.
UP NEXT
The Huskies return home to face Northwestern on Friday night. Kickoff from Husky Soccer Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. and streaming on B1G+.
Tickets for the inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference are on sale now. Click here for more information.
HOW TO WATCH THE DAWGS
Aside from the Oregon State, Michigan and Ohio State matchups that will be featured on Big Ten Network, all UW home matches and Big Ten road matches will be available to stream via B1G+. The live streams require a subscription priced at $89.99 for one year or $12.99 per month. The B1G+ subscription allows you access to all non-televised Big Ten events in addition to all non-televised Washington events throughout the year. For more information visit GoHuskies.com/BTN.
For more information on the UW men's soccer team, follow @UW_MSoccer on X and Instagram.
The Huskies enter the matchup with a 3-2-2 and 0-1-0 in Big Ten play.
LAST TIME OUT
UW dropped its opening match of Big Ten action, 1-0, at Michigan State on Friday night.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
Since 1997, the Huskies have posted a 184-66-21 overall record at Husky Soccer Stadium, winning at least eight matches in 13 seasons including a 10-1-2 mark in 2013. In 2022, the Huskies set a new program record for single-match attendance when 3,876 people came to see Washington take on Seattle U in the Fewing Cup (formerly WAC/101 Club Cup).
ROAD DAWGS
Dating back to the 2019 season, the Huskies are 27-8-9 in road contests. UW went undefeated in road matches twice during that span in 2022 (5-0-2) and 2021 (8-0-1). The Huskies also won eight road matches in 2019.
RANKED MATCHUPS
Since the 2019 season, the Huskies are 14-3-5 against ranked opponents in the regular season (at the time the game was played). Last season, Washington went 3-1-2 against ranked teams. UW went undefeated against ranked opponents in 2022 (2-0-1). In the last seven home matches against Top-5 teams, the Huskies hold a record of 6-1-0. This season, UW is 2-1-1 against the Top 25 (at the time the game was played) with victories over then No. 4 Oregon State and then No. 11 Seattle U - both at Husky Soccer Stadium.
THE RETURNERS
Plenty of experience returns for Washington with 24 returners from the 2023 team, including all-conference honorees Chris Meyers and Richie Aman. The Huskies return 61% of their goal production led by with Peter Kingston, Nick O'Brien, Mani Diop and Sean Sent who all had two goals apiece. UW also has 50% of their assists returning led by Kingston (5), Aman (4) and Cooper Brunell (3). O'Brien, Harrison Bertos and Joe Dale all had one assist. Kingston, Aman and Sent were all named to the Big Ten preseason players to watch list, that was announced earlier this week.
HOMEGROWN TALENT
The 2024 rosters see 17 of its 32 players (53%) from the state of Washington, with 13 from King County.
NEW DAWGS ON THE BLOCK
The Huskies brought in some new talent with six freshman and two transfers - Caden Buckley (Santa Clara) and Rhys Gourdie (San Diego). The WCC transfer duo were named to the all-conference team a season ago and have earned a conference championship at least once in their career. Incoming freshman, Zach Ramsey was named the 2023-24 Washington Boy's Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year after a stellar season at Mount Si. Ramsey is the first UW commit from the state of Washington to be named Gatorade player of the year since Michael Rojas in 2019. He is the second state Gatorade player of the year on the current roster joining Nani Deperro who won it for Oregon in 2022.
SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS
Of Washington's nine goals on the season, six have come off of set pieces. Both goals against No. 9 Denver were on corners taken by Peter Kingston to Harrison Bertos and Egor Akulov. In the upset win over No. 4 Oregon State, Chris Meyers sent into the box for Joe Dale. Charlie Kosakoff's goal against Air Force was off a corner by Meyers. In the ninth minute against No. 11 Seattle U, Meyers took a corner that Richie Aman found the back of the net on.
DEBUT MOMENTS
Nine Huskies have made their debut in the Purple and Gold in the first three matches of the season. In the season opener at Portland, transfers Rhys Gourdie and Caden Buckley got starts, while Egor Akulov saw his first collegiate minutes in the start on Thursday. True freshman Gabe Fernandez came on as a sub in the second half. Conner Leber and Connor Lofy also saw minutes in the season opener. True freshman Alex Hall made his debut in the home opener against Oregon State on Monday night. Zach Ramsey played the final 45 minutes against Denver, recording an assist on Harrison Bertos' goal in the 63rd minute. Chad Sovde made his collegiate debut at Michigan State, tallying 15 minutes.
INSTANT IMPACT
True freshmen Alex Hall, Zach Ramsey and Gabe Fernandez have seen significant time for the Purple and Gold totaling 284 minutes between the trio. Ramsey in his 104 minutes of action has recorded an assist and a goal to be tied for fourth on the team with three points.
HONOR ROLL
Peter Kingston – Big Ten Players to Watch
Richie Aman – Big Ten Players to Watch
Sean Sent – Big Ten Players to Watch
Chris Meyers – TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week (Sept. 3), TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week (Sept. 3), Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 10)
NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior defender Chris Meyers was tabbed TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week on Sept. 3 following three consecutive matches with an assist against Oregon State, Denver and Air Force. All three assists came off corner kicks. He is the first Husky since Ilijah Paul in September 2022 to earn TDS National Player of the Week honors. He was named the program's first ever Big Ten player of the week on Sept. 10 following an assist in the upset victory over No. 11 Seattle U.
TOUGH SCHEDULE
The 2024 Washington men's soccer schedule features six teams that made the NCAA Tournament a season ago. The Huskies open their schedule with three straight matches against teams ranked or receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches poll in No. 22 Portland, No. 4 Oregon State and RV Denver. It is the first time in program history that the Huskies are opening the season with three consecutive matches against ranked teams. Eight opponents are ranked or receiving votes in the USC Week 3 poll.
SCOUTING THE WOLVERINES
Michigan enters the matchup with a record of 5-0-1, 1-0-0 Big Ten and ranked 22nd in the United Soccer Coaches poll. Goalkeeper Isaiah Goldson ranks third nationally with a .50 goals against average and .875 save percentage. Beto Soto leads the team with eight points (two goals, four assists) on 15 shots and eight shots on goal.
SERIES HISTORY
Washington leads the all-time series with Michigan 2-0-0. The last time the two teams met was during the 2019 season with the Huskies traveling to Ann Arbor and coming away with a 1-0 victory over the Wolverines. This is the first meeting between the teams as conference opponents.
UP NEXT
The Huskies return home to face Northwestern on Friday night. Kickoff from Husky Soccer Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. and streaming on B1G+.
Tickets for the inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference are on sale now. Click here for more information.
HOW TO WATCH THE DAWGS
Aside from the Oregon State, Michigan and Ohio State matchups that will be featured on Big Ten Network, all UW home matches and Big Ten road matches will be available to stream via B1G+. The live streams require a subscription priced at $89.99 for one year or $12.99 per month. The B1G+ subscription allows you access to all non-televised Big Ten events in addition to all non-televised Washington events throughout the year. For more information visit GoHuskies.com/BTN.
For more information on the UW men's soccer team, follow @UW_MSoccer on X and Instagram.
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