#11 UofL MSOC Continue Homestand Tuesday with ETSU

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The 11th-ranked University of Louisville men’s soccer team takes on East Tennessee State on Tuesday night in its third consecutive home match at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be televised on ACC Network Extra.

ABOUT THE CARDINALS

The Cardinals are coming off a 2-1 defeat against No. 5 Syracuse on Friday night, ending Louisville’s seven-match unbeaten streak. All three of Louisville’s losses this season have been by one goal to teams ranked inside the top five in the most recent United Soccer Coaches rankings (No. 2 Kentucky, No. 3 Duke and No. 5 Syracuse).

SENIOR DAY FESTIVITIES SET FOR TUESDAY

Louisville will recognize five seniors as part of Senior Night festivities before Tuesday’s match – Ugochukwu Achara, Brandon McManus, Bradley Sample, Ryan Troutman and Matty Walters. Achara, McManus, Troutman and Walters are finishing at UofL after starting their careers elsewhere, while Sample has played in 64 games and more than 5,400 minutes over four seasons in the Ville.

SERIES HISTORY

Louisville and ETSU are meeting for the first time on Tuesday night. The Cardinals are 1-2-2 all-time against teams currently in the SoCon, including a 1-1 draw against UNC Greensboro last month.

LOUISVILLE DEFENSE TAKING CENTER STAGE

In 2021, Louisville featured one of the top offensive attacks in the country. One year later, it’s Louisville’s defense that has taken the headlines.

The Cardinals have allowed just 12 goals in 13 matches this season, the fourth-fewest in the ACC. Louisville has given up multiple goals in just three matches and is up to five shutouts.

Louisville recorded three straight clean sheets for the first time since September of 2017, blanking NC State, Notre Dame and Evansville while going 344 minutes without allowing a goal.

TROUTMAN STANDING TALL IN GOAL

Ryan Troutman transferred to Louisville for the 2022 season and was in a battle for the starting goalkeeper spot during the preseason. However, Gavin Krenecki started and played every minute of the first six matches.

Troutman got his first opportunity on the road at Florida Gulf Coast and made the most of the chance, shutting out FGCU. The redshirt-senior has followed it up with five more starts, including consecutive shutouts at NC State, at Notre Dame and against Evansville.

Troutman has allowed just four goals in seven matches and is the first Louisville keeper with consecutive shutouts against ACC opponents since Jake Gelnovatch had three straight against Duke, Boston College and Pitt in September of 2018.

ROED CONTINUALLY DISHING OUT HELPERS

Sander Roed is one of three Cardinals that have started all 13 matches this season, joining Bradley Sample and Josh Jones with that distinction.

Roed doesn’t have a goal on the season, but he’s been one of the most important players in Louisville’s offensive attack. The sophomore is currently tied for the ACC lead and 11th nationally with seven assists on the year, including assists on three game-winners.

Roed assisted on the game-winner in 1-0 victories at Florida Gulf Coast and NC State and then again in the win at Notre Dame.

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Description automatically generatedSTEPHEN WILLIAMSAssistant Sports Information Director | Louisville Athletics