SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Hungry to get back in the win column on their home turf, the University of San Francisco men's soccer team will host two more matches at Negoesco Stadium this week as they welcome Cal State Fullerton (3-0-0) and Seattle U to the Hilltop to continue non-conference play.
 
MATCH 4 INFORMATION:
Opponent: Cal State Fullerton (3-0-0)
Date: Monday, Sept. 5
Time: 4:00 pm PT
Location: San Francisco, Calif. / Negoesco Stadium
Watch: WCC Network
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tickets: Purchase Here
 
MATCH 5 INFORMATION:
Opponent: Seattle U (1-2-0)
Date: Thursday, Sept. 8
Time: 7:00 pm PT
Location: San Francisco, Calif. / Negoesco Stadium
Watch: WCC Network 
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tickets: Purchase Here
 
DONS AT A GLANCE:

• Remaining at home to open the season, USF has enjoyed a strong start the year as the Dons have defeated Northern Illinois (3-2) and Niagara (2-0) while drawing with San Jose State (1-1).
• Through three matches, USF is outshooting their opponents, 15.3 to 9.7, as the Dons are averaging 2.00 goals per game.
• Individually, Max Hamelink and Dominic Valdivia have each found the back of the net twice as the duo has each tallied 4 total points and 8 total shots for the green and gold so far. In the cage, Eric Waltz has impressed as the junior has racked up eleven saves to go along with a .786 save percentage. 

SCOUTING THE TITANS:

• Finding their groove out of the gates, Cal State Fullerton comes into Monday's matchup with a 3-0 record as the Titans have totaled 14 goals through their first three matches to begin the 2022 season. Notably, Fullerton reached double-digit goals for the first time as a team in program history when they took down Life Pacific (NAIA), 10-0, on Sunday, Sept. 28. Most recently, the Titans blanked 2021 WCC Champion Santa Clara on the road, 1-0, on Friday, Sept. 2.
• Overall, eleven different players have scored at least once so far this year for Fullerton, with Sebastian Cruz leading the charge offensively with three goals and eight points. Defensively, Tetsuya Kadono has played a majority of minutes in goal for the Titans as he has tallied eight saves and an .889 save percentage in 225 minutes of action. 
• As a team, Fullerton boasts a .320 shot on goal percentage to go along with 16 total assists and a 1-1 mark on penalty kicks. 

SCOUTING THE REDHAWKS:

• Building a strong non-conference schedule to begin their season, Seattle U comes into the week with a 1-2 overall record, which includes a 3-1 road win over No. 4 Notre Dame, who finished as a national semifinalist in 2021. Historically, this victory marked the first time in which Seattle U has defeated a top five ranked team. Additionally, the Redhawks also battled No. 8 Kentucky on the road in Lexington, where they dropped a close 1-0 contest. Most recently, Seattle U was upended at Louisville, 2-1, on Friday, Sept. 2.
• Individually, Declan McGlynn has paced the offense with two goals, one assists, five points and five shots as the senior forward also leads the team with three shots on goal and one game-winning goal (Notre Dame).
• Returning 18 letterwinners from last year's roster, the Redhawks were picked to finish first in the 2022 WAC Preseason Poll as head coach Pete Fewing enters his eleventh year at the helm of Seattle U and 29^th overall at the Division I level.

SERIES HISTORY:

• Monday's meeting between USF and Cal State Fullerton will mark the tenth meeting between the two programs since 2010. In that span, the Titans hold an 8-1 record over the Dons, including a 1-0 win in Fullerton on Sept. 17 of last year. Notably, USF's last win over the Titans came on the road in a 2-1 victory on Sept. 5, 2014.
• Thursday's meeting between USF and Seattle U will mark the second meeting all-time between the two programs. In their lone previous matchup, the Redhawks defeated the Dons, 5-0, in Seattle on Aug. 30, 2019. 

TALE OF THE TAPE:
 

San Francisco (2-0-1)		Cal State Fullerton (3-0-0)
6	Total Goals	14
2.00	Goals Per Game	4.6
1.00	Goals Against Average	0.33
3	Total Assists	16
1.0	Assists Per Game	5.33
15.3	Shots Per Game	25.0
.370	Shots on Goal Percentage	.320
11	Total Saves	8
.786	Save Percentage	.889
0-0	Penalty Kicks	1-1

 

San Francisco (2-0-1)		Seattle U (1-2-0)
6	Total Goals	4
2.00	Goals Per Game	1.33
1.00	Goals Against Average	1.33
3	Total Assists	3
1.0	Assists Per Game	1.0
15.3	Shots Per Game	8.3
.370	Shots on Goal Percentage	.280
11	Total Saves	12
.786	Save Percentage	.750
0-0	Penalty Kicks	1-1

 
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