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#RV FIU Men’s Soccer Set for Midweek Clash at VCU

Panthers offense looks to stay hot after scoring four goals last week

MIAMI (Sept. 26, 2022) – #RV FIU Men's Soccer closes out a two-match road trip, Tuesday night, against VCU.
 
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET and it will be streamed live on ESPN+.
 
The Panthers are 4-3 this season and hold a 1-1 American Athletic Conference record.
 
The Rams come into the match with a 0-4-4 record and are coming off a 0-0 draw against Saint Louis.
 
SPREADING THE WEALTH
FIU's offense has been clicking this season scoring 15 goals over seven matches. Senior Stephen Afrifa leads the team with five goals but it has been a true team effort on the scoring front.
 
Nine different Panthers have found the back of the net in 2022. Three players have scored multiple goals with Paulo Alves and Fumiya Shiraishi joining Afrifa.
 
Assists have been coming from all over the field as well, with eight different Panthers registering at least one. Julian Hodek, Yushi Nagao and Simon Afrifa all lead the way with three each.
 
SCOUTING VCU
Though winless, the Rams have been a tough opponent all season. VCU has played to draws against two ranked opponents in 2022, including a 2-2 draw against then No. 19 UNC Greensboro. After opening the season with three losses the Rams have drop only one match in the last four.
 
Sophomore Camilo Comi leads VCU's attack with a team-high three goals and one assists for the Rams.
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers are back at home, Friday, September 30 for a conference showdown against No. 22 Memphis. Kickoff from FIU Soccer Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans are encouraged to follow the Panthers on Instagram (@FIUMSoccer), Twitter (@FIUMensSoccer), and Facebook (Facebook.com/FIUMensSoccer) for all the latest Women's Soccer news.
 
General athletic news can also be found at @FIUSports on Facebook and @FIUAthletics on Twitter and Instagram.
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Players Mentioned

Stephen  Afrifa

#11 Stephen Afrifa

Midfielder
5' 10"
Freshman
Julian Hodek

#21 Julian Hodek

Midfielder
5' 11"
Sophomore
Yushi Nagao

#10 Yushi Nagao

Midfielder
5' 8"
Senior
Simon Afrifa

#12 Simon Afrifa

Forward
6' 0"
Junior
Fumiya Shiraishi

#17 Fumiya Shiraishi

Forward
5' 8"
Junior
Paulo  Alves

#20 Paulo Alves

Forward
5' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Stephen  Afrifa

#11 Stephen Afrifa

5' 10"
Freshman
Midfielder
Julian Hodek

#21 Julian Hodek

5' 11"
Sophomore
Midfielder
Yushi Nagao

#10 Yushi Nagao

5' 8"
Senior
Midfielder
Simon Afrifa

#12 Simon Afrifa

6' 0"
Junior
Forward
Fumiya Shiraishi

#17 Fumiya Shiraishi

5' 8"
Junior
Forward
Paulo  Alves

#20 Paulo Alves

5' 8"
Senior
Forward