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University of Massachusets Athletics
Sunday, October 25
Kansas City, MO
1:00 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
5-7-3, 1-2-1
2
at
3
#5 Kansas City
11-2-2, 4-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kansas City | 3 | 0 | 3 |
October 25, 2026 | Men's Soccer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The University of Massachusetts men's soccer program (5-7-3, 1-2-1 Summit) fell 3-2 to No. 5 Kansas City (11-2-2, 4-0-0) in a Summit contest at Durwood Soccer Stadium on Sunday. Despite a late goal by Liam Gainey, consecutive goals by UMKC's Mariano Beunza late in the first half was too much for Massachusetts to overcome.
The duo of Henry Hutchinson and Gainey each netted their third goal of the season, with Hutchinson striking first in the 14th minute to tie the contest at 1-0 on a right flick to the right corner. Gainey scored on a maneuvering spin move, firing through the teeth of the defense and connecting in the 55th minute.
Massachusetts offense recorded 14 shots, and three on goal to UMKC's 22 and 10.
Linden recorded a career-high tying seven goals for the second time this season, both of which coming against ranked opponents, as the first occurring against No. 10 Bryant on Aug. 20. Linden increased to 60 saves on the season, with a 71.4 save percentage.
Breaking Down the Action
Up Next
Massachusetts returns to action for its final regular season game on Saturday, Oct. 31 on Rudd Field. Kick-off is set for 1pm wtith action streaming on MSP+.
The duo of Henry Hutchinson and Gainey each netted their third goal of the season, with Hutchinson striking first in the 14th minute to tie the contest at 1-0 on a right flick to the right corner. Gainey scored on a maneuvering spin move, firing through the teeth of the defense and connecting in the 55th minute.
Massachusetts offense recorded 14 shots, and three on goal to UMKC's 22 and 10.
Linden recorded a career-high tying seven goals for the second time this season, both of which coming against ranked opponents, as the first occurring against No. 10 Bryant on Aug. 20. Linden increased to 60 saves on the season, with a 71.4 save percentage.
Breaking Down the Action
- Samuel Theiss recorded the first shot on goal of the contest in the 11th minute, but found the hands of Kangaroo's Brandon Kincaid for a save, keeping the contest scoreless.
- Kansas City struck first with a goal in the 13th minute, taking an early 1-0 advantage.
- Hutchinson scored his third goal of the season, following a corner kick and a blocked shot from Theiss. The ball found its way to Hutchinson outside the left side of the box, and his right-footed shot found the back of the net to tie the contest at 1-1 in the 14th minute.
- Kangaroo's Beunza scored two goals in the 31st and 38th minute to give Kansas City a 3-1 lead.
- Linden recorded a pair of saves in the 50th minute.
- Gainey struck in the 55th minute, swerving through the UMKC defense and spinning around two defenders, firing to the right side of the net and bringing the deficit to 3-2.
- UMKC recorded five shots before Massachusetts, with Hutchinson ending the streak with a missed scoring opportunity in the 70th minute.
Up Next
Massachusetts returns to action for its final regular season game on Saturday, Oct. 31 on Rudd Field. Kick-off is set for 1pm wtith action streaming on MSP+.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
UMASS
UMKC
Goals
2
3
Shots
14
22
Shots on Goal
5
10
Saves
7
3
Corners
7
9
Fouls
9
9
Scoring Plays
Mark Ramarola (6)
Assisted By: Mathias Baucher
GOAL by UMKC Ramarola, Mark Assist by Baucher, Mathias.
12:58
Henry Hutchinson (3)
GOAL by UMASS Hutchinson, Henry.
13:59
Mariano Beunza (7)
Assisted By: Gabriel Santuari
GOAL by UMKC Beunza, Mariano Assist by Santuari, Gabriel.
31:34
Mariano Beunza (7)
Assisted By: Gabriel Santuari
GOAL by UMKC Beunza, Mariano Assist by Santuari, Gabriel.
38:37
Liam Gainey (3)
GOAL by UMASS Gainey, Liam.
55:46
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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