.png&type=webp){kind=icon}
University of Massachusets Athletics
Wednesday, September 8
Amherst, Mass.
4 PM
University of Massachusetts
vs
Central Connecticut State
Men’s Soccer Continues Non-Conference Play Tomorrow With Central Connecticut State
September 07, 2021 | Men's Soccer
The Minutemen host the Blue Devils on Rudd Field at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
| University of Massachusetts Men's Soccer Game Notes & Information | |
| Game 4 | Massachusetts (2-0-1 Overall) vs Central Connecticut State (0-3-0 Overall) |
| Date | Time | Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 4 p.m. |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. / Rudd Field |
| Live Statistics | Stats |
| Watch | ESPN+ / International Stream |
| @UMassMSoccer | |
| UMass Men's Soccer | |
| UMass Men's Soccer | |
The Opponent
Central Connecticut State comes into Amherst with an 0-3 record coming off a home opening loss to Harvard on Sunday. The Blue Devils are led offensively by freshman forward Erik Hjertsson, who has put in one goal on three shots while junior goalkeeper Jason Dubrovich leads the team with 12 saves in 225 minutes in goal.
Joe's Three Goal Week
Sophomore forward Joe Leslie scored three goals in two games last week highlighted by a brace against Sacred Heart on Aug. 30. Leslie scored two in a 2-0 win at Sacred Heart, first in the 59th-minute with a panenka from the penalty spot to net his first collegiate goal and then against in the 88th-minute with a right footed strike from range. He added his third goal for the week from the penalty spot in the 45th-minute of a 2-1 win at Boston University.
Last Time Out
UMass picked up a 2-1 road win at Boston University in their last match on Friday. Alec Hughes opened the scoring in the 31st-minute, sliding a shot through the BU keeper's legs after Yosuke Hanya found Hughes for the through ball to set up the game's first goal. Hanya went on to earn a penalty kick in the final moments of the first half, dribbling around the keeper to force a foul and a yellow card to set the ball up on the spot for Leslie, who put home the second goal for the Minutemen in the eventual 2-1 win.
Minutemen Among Atlantic 10 Leaders
Leslie ranks second in the Atlantic 10 in goals as the only player in the league to have scored three goals in three games played. The sophomore also leads the league in game-winning goals and ranks third in points. Fellow forward Filippo Begliardi Ghidini ranks tied for third in the league with a pair of assists. Graduate goalkeeper Marvyn Dorchin leads the conference in goals against average at .621 and ranks third in save percentage (.846).
Stout Defense
The Minutemen have allowed just two goals through three games this season to rank atop the Atlantic 10 in goals against average at 0.67. UMass has outscored its opponents 5-2 so far this campaign.
Hall of Fame / Alumni Weekend
The men's soccer program will welcome back alumni this weekend as part of the UMass Hall of Fame and men's soccer alumni weekend. Late head coach Sam Koch will be inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, September 10 at 6 p.m. in the Mullins Center. Koch coached the Minutemen for 23 seasons and helped guide UMass to a memorable College Cup run in 2007. Saturday's match against Vermont at 1 p.m. marks alumni weekend for the men's soccer program.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday's match against CCSU marks the fourth of six consecutive non-conference games on the schedule for the Minutemen. UMass hosts Vermont on Saturday and will welcome Dartmouth to town on Wednesday before opening up Atlantic 10 play against Saint Louis on Saturday, September 18 at Rudd Field. The Minutemen break from A-10 play immediately after with a road match at UMass Lowell on September 21.
Central Connecticut State comes into Amherst with an 0-3 record coming off a home opening loss to Harvard on Sunday. The Blue Devils are led offensively by freshman forward Erik Hjertsson, who has put in one goal on three shots while junior goalkeeper Jason Dubrovich leads the team with 12 saves in 225 minutes in goal.
Joe's Three Goal Week
Sophomore forward Joe Leslie scored three goals in two games last week highlighted by a brace against Sacred Heart on Aug. 30. Leslie scored two in a 2-0 win at Sacred Heart, first in the 59th-minute with a panenka from the penalty spot to net his first collegiate goal and then against in the 88th-minute with a right footed strike from range. He added his third goal for the week from the penalty spot in the 45th-minute of a 2-1 win at Boston University.
Last Time Out
UMass picked up a 2-1 road win at Boston University in their last match on Friday. Alec Hughes opened the scoring in the 31st-minute, sliding a shot through the BU keeper's legs after Yosuke Hanya found Hughes for the through ball to set up the game's first goal. Hanya went on to earn a penalty kick in the final moments of the first half, dribbling around the keeper to force a foul and a yellow card to set the ball up on the spot for Leslie, who put home the second goal for the Minutemen in the eventual 2-1 win.
Minutemen Among Atlantic 10 Leaders
Leslie ranks second in the Atlantic 10 in goals as the only player in the league to have scored three goals in three games played. The sophomore also leads the league in game-winning goals and ranks third in points. Fellow forward Filippo Begliardi Ghidini ranks tied for third in the league with a pair of assists. Graduate goalkeeper Marvyn Dorchin leads the conference in goals against average at .621 and ranks third in save percentage (.846).
Stout Defense
The Minutemen have allowed just two goals through three games this season to rank atop the Atlantic 10 in goals against average at 0.67. UMass has outscored its opponents 5-2 so far this campaign.
Hall of Fame / Alumni Weekend
The men's soccer program will welcome back alumni this weekend as part of the UMass Hall of Fame and men's soccer alumni weekend. Late head coach Sam Koch will be inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, September 10 at 6 p.m. in the Mullins Center. Koch coached the Minutemen for 23 seasons and helped guide UMass to a memorable College Cup run in 2007. Saturday's match against Vermont at 1 p.m. marks alumni weekend for the men's soccer program.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday's match against CCSU marks the fourth of six consecutive non-conference games on the schedule for the Minutemen. UMass hosts Vermont on Saturday and will welcome Dartmouth to town on Wednesday before opening up Atlantic 10 play against Saint Louis on Saturday, September 18 at Rudd Field. The Minutemen break from A-10 play immediately after with a road match at UMass Lowell on September 21.
31' | ??????????????????!
— UMass Men's Soccer (@UMassMSoccer) September 3, 2021
Alec slides it through the keeper's legs off Yosuke's assist to put the Minutemen ahead 1-0!#Flagship ?? pic.twitter.com/Yb2E1jMrzr
45' | Joe. Leslie. ??
— UMass Men's Soccer (@UMassMSoccer) September 3, 2021
Joe puts the PK in the back of the net after Yosuke drew a foul on the BU keeper. Third goal in the last 3 halves of ?? for Joe!
UMass 2, BU 0
?? https://t.co/uFdtpVMpO7#Flagship ?? pic.twitter.com/SuZasDPYg3
Players Mentioned
F
/ Men's Soccer
GK
/ Men's Soccer
F
/ Men's Soccer
F
/ Men's Soccer
M/F
/ Men's SoccerUMass MSOC | Broadcast Highlights vs. Stonehill | 09.01.25
Tuesday, September 02
UMass MSOC | Broadcast Highlights vs. Quinnipiac | 08.28.25
Friday, August 29
UMass Men's Soccer | Highlights vs. Quinnipiac | 25.08.28
Friday, August 29
UMass Men's Soccer | Highlights vs. Siena | 08.21.25
Friday, August 22