DAYTON - The University of Dayton men's soccer team continues Atlantic 10 play Saturday as the Flyers travel to Philadelphia to take on LaSalle. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at McCarthy Stadium, and the match will be streamed on ESPN+.
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ABOUT DAYTON
Dayton (5-1-2, 0-1-0 A-10) enters Saturday's match up following a 3-0 shutout victory over Northern Kentucky. Senior
Cooper Lijewski leads the Flyers offensively with six goals this season, while sophomore
Pablo Martinez has recorded a team-high four assists. Sophomore
Santino Inkpen has logged 630 minutes between the posts and carries a 1.00 GAA.
SCOUTING LASALLE
LaSalle enters Saturday's contest with a 5-3 overall record and a 1-0 mark in Atlantic 10 play after earning a 3-2 victory over George Washington. The Explorers are led offensively by Gabe Faust, who has scored six goals this season, while Alexandru Zama leads the team with six assists. Goalkeeper Maximillian Retzer has logged 585 minutes in the net, posting a .686 save percentage and a 1.69 GAA.
SERIES STUFF
Dayton leads 8-5-1.Â
The Flyers and Explorers last squared off on Nov. 10, 2019 in Dayton with UD claiming a 4-0 win.Â
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LAST TIME OUT
The University of Dayton extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches with a 3-0 shutout victory over visiting Northern Kentucky Tuesday night.
Senior forward
Cooper Lijewski recorded a brace for the Flyers, marking the first multi-goal performance of his career. Sophomore goalkeeper
Santino Inkpen also reached a career milestone, recording his first career clean sheet in the victory.
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FLYER FACTS
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Dennis Currier is in his 22nd season as head coach of the Flyers in 2026. His record at Dayton is 207-127-70 and his career win-loss mark sits at 395-176-82 over a total of 33 seasons. Currier has tallied the program's most wins (206) and most winning seasons (14).
• Three Flyers were named to the 2026 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team:
Miles Bonham,
Mikkel Madsen and
Braden Seel. Dayton was picked to finish second in the Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll behind 2025 champion Saint Louis.
• Dayton has won the Atlantic 10 Regular Season title four times (1998, 2000, 2009, 2020). The Flyers have captured the A-10 Championship title six times (1997, 1998, 2008, 2015, 2023, 2024) resulting in six appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Over 24 appearances in the A-10 Tournament, UD has tallied a 25-11-6 record in the conference postseason championship, reaching the title match 10 times (including 2025).
• The Flyers finished the 2025 season with an 8-2-8 overall record and a 4-1-3 conference mark, finishing in third place in regular-season Atlantic 10 play. Dayton advanced to the program's third-consecutive appearance in the A10 Tournament finals match, falling to Saint Louis 1-1 (5-4 PKs).
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UP NEXT
Dayton returns home Tuesday, Sept. 29, to host Bluffton in a non-conference match up at Baujan Field. Kickoff between the Flyers and Beavers is scheduled for just after 7 p.m., and admission is free.
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