Chapel Hill, NC, September 3, 2025
News Summary
The University of North Carolina men’s soccer team has demonstrated resilience and skill with recent back-to-back victories. Despite a setback against the College of Charleston, UNC secured wins against Evansville and Seattle, improving their record significantly. The team’s ability to adapt after challenges showcases their potential for continued success this season, as fans eagerly anticipate more impressive performances ahead.
Chapel Hill, NC – The University of North Carolina (UNC) men’s soccer team continued their strong performance in September 2025, achieving consecutive victories against the College of Charleston and Evansville. This streak has bolstered their record to 5-1-0 as they navigate through the early part of the season.
On September 5, UNC faced the College of Charleston, where they encountered a challenging match. Although the match began favorably for UNC, the College of Charleston surged ahead with two goals in the second half. Matt Lenert scored the first goal for the Cougars at 66:35, and shortly after, Pavel Dashin added a second goal at 72:04, with assists from Ben Bagshaw and Stian Bendvold. Despite these setbacks, UNC maintained their composure and ended the match with a final score of 2-0, shifting the College of Charleston’s record to 1-4-0 while UNC’s record improved to 4-1-0.
Prior to the match against Charleston, UNC played against Evansville on August 31, 2025. In that match, Ryan Dugan notched the first goal for UNC at 69:00, with support from teammates Andrew Czech and Nacho Abeal. Following Dugan’s lead, Luca Nikolai scored another goal at 74:29, solidifying UNC’s victory with a final score of 2-0. Subsequent to this match, UNC’s season record stood firm at 3-0-0 against Evansville, who were struggling with a record of 0-2-2 at that time.
Earlier in the season, on August 24, 2025, UNC opened their campaign against Seattle. Edgar Leon initiated scoring for Seattle at 22:06, giving them an early advantage. However, UNC responded with determination, starting with a penalty goal by Nacho Abeal at 39:18, followed by a goal from Gabriel Bracken Serra at 64:47, leading UNC to a 2-1 victory. Following this match, UNC’s record was 2-0-0 while Seattle fell to 0-2-0.
The recent victories not only exhibit the talents and capabilities of the UNC men’s soccer squad, but they also reflect the team’s ability to adapt and bounce back after a challenging start in some of the matches. With a growing confidence from their recent performances, fans are hopeful for continued success as the season progresses.
In summary, UNC’s men’s soccer team has demonstrated resilience and skill throughout their matches in September, significantly enhancing their record and showcasing the potential for a strong season ahead.
FAQ
- What is UNC’s current soccer record as of September 2025?
UNC’s men’s soccer team has a record of 5-1-0.
- Who were UNC’s opponents in September 2025?
UNC played against the College of Charleston and Evansville.
- What was the outcome of the match against the College of Charleston?
UNC lost to the College of Charleston with a score of 2-0.
- How did UNC perform against Evansville?
UNC won the match against Evansville 2-0.
- When did UNC first play against Seattle this season?
UNC faced Seattle on August 24, 2025.
Match Summary Chart
| Date | Opponent | Result | UNC Goals | Opponent Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2025 | Seattle | Win | 2 | 1 |
| August 31, 2025 | Evansville | Win | 2 | 0 |
| September 5, 2025 | College of Charleston | Loss | 0 | 2 |
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Additional Resources
- UNC Men’s Soccer Falls to College of Charleston
- Wikipedia: UNC Tar Heels Men’s Soccer
- UNC Prepares for College of Charleston Match
- Google Search: UNC Men’s Soccer
- UNC Men’s Soccer Wins Against Evansville
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
- UNC Men’s Soccer Defeats Seattle
- Google News: UNC Soccer Results
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