Sunday, September 1
USAFA, CO
6:00 PM MT
Air Force Academy
vs
Washington
Air Force Takes on Washington in Sunday Matchup
8/31/2024 10:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Air Force (0-2-0) vs. Washington (1-1-1)
6 p.m., Sunday, September 1
Cadet Soccer Stadium – USAF Academy
Air Force welcomes Washington to USAFA for a Sunday evening matchup. Action at Cadet Soccer Stadium is slated for 6 p.m. MT. The Huskies come to town fresh off a 2-2 tie against Denver on Thursday (Aug. 29).
THE SERIES
Air Force and Washington are meeting for the 11th time in program history with the Huskies controlling the all-time series, 8-1-1. In the 2022 season, the Falcons played No. 3 Washington to a 1-1 tie in Seattle. Prior to that match, the Huskies won eight-straight matches between 1993 to 2006. Air Force won the first-ever meeting, 1-0, at USAFA in 1992.
LAST TIME THEY PLAYED
After trailing for 86 minutes the Falcons battled the third-ranked Washington Huskies to a draw at one behind an incredible strike in the 88th minute, handing the PAC 12 powerhouse their first non-winning result of the season.
The Falcons were put on their heels early as Ilijah Paul headed in the first goal just 67 seconds into the match. Lucas Meek and Chris Meyers were credited with the assist. The Falcons took just two shots on the game, one from Jake Angeletti in the 32nd minute and the other being the equalizer from Thaddaeus Dewing via touch from Remi Smith in the 88th minute.
Air Force's tenacity as a team was on full display, highlighted by an outstanding defensive effort to stave off a talented and aggressive Washington offense that put up 19 shots. Senior goalie John Byszewski played like a championship keeper, recording two crucial saves against penalty kicks to keep the Falcons alive.
NOTABLES
-Senior Nick Bisagno notched AF's first and only goal of the season
-Sophomore keeper Will Collins has an .813 save percentage and 1.5 GAA in two career appearances
-Senior Carter Rizzo, a shifty forward, leads the team in shots
-Four freshman earned the starting spots in Kyle Skevington, Atilla Toth, Weston Cantrell, and Menes Ajyeman— alongside three sophomores in Sean Flynn, Noah Higbie, and Tyler Kato
-Air Force's defensive unit is tall, Cantrell and Higbie are both 6'5", while Will Collins is 6'2"
LAST TIME OUT
Air Force came up shy of an equalizer, falling to service academy rivals Army West Point, 2-1, Thursday evening at Cadet Soccer Stadium. Senior Nick Bisagno got the Falcons on the board in the 88th minute, denying Army a coveted shutout victory.
UP NEXT
The Falcons hit the road for the first of a three-match road stint. Air Force will play Michigan State on Friday (Sept. 6) in East Lansing and follow up at Western Michigan on Sunday (Sept. 8), in Kalamazoo. Action on Friday is slated for 7 p.m. ET while kick off on Sunday is 1 p.m. ET.
6 p.m., Sunday, September 1
Cadet Soccer Stadium – USAF Academy
Air Force welcomes Washington to USAFA for a Sunday evening matchup. Action at Cadet Soccer Stadium is slated for 6 p.m. MT. The Huskies come to town fresh off a 2-2 tie against Denver on Thursday (Aug. 29).
THE SERIES
Air Force and Washington are meeting for the 11th time in program history with the Huskies controlling the all-time series, 8-1-1. In the 2022 season, the Falcons played No. 3 Washington to a 1-1 tie in Seattle. Prior to that match, the Huskies won eight-straight matches between 1993 to 2006. Air Force won the first-ever meeting, 1-0, at USAFA in 1992.
LAST TIME THEY PLAYED
After trailing for 86 minutes the Falcons battled the third-ranked Washington Huskies to a draw at one behind an incredible strike in the 88th minute, handing the PAC 12 powerhouse their first non-winning result of the season.
The Falcons were put on their heels early as Ilijah Paul headed in the first goal just 67 seconds into the match. Lucas Meek and Chris Meyers were credited with the assist. The Falcons took just two shots on the game, one from Jake Angeletti in the 32nd minute and the other being the equalizer from Thaddaeus Dewing via touch from Remi Smith in the 88th minute.
Air Force's tenacity as a team was on full display, highlighted by an outstanding defensive effort to stave off a talented and aggressive Washington offense that put up 19 shots. Senior goalie John Byszewski played like a championship keeper, recording two crucial saves against penalty kicks to keep the Falcons alive.
NOTABLES
-Senior Nick Bisagno notched AF's first and only goal of the season
-Sophomore keeper Will Collins has an .813 save percentage and 1.5 GAA in two career appearances
-Senior Carter Rizzo, a shifty forward, leads the team in shots
-Four freshman earned the starting spots in Kyle Skevington, Atilla Toth, Weston Cantrell, and Menes Ajyeman— alongside three sophomores in Sean Flynn, Noah Higbie, and Tyler Kato
-Air Force's defensive unit is tall, Cantrell and Higbie are both 6'5", while Will Collins is 6'2"
LAST TIME OUT
Air Force came up shy of an equalizer, falling to service academy rivals Army West Point, 2-1, Thursday evening at Cadet Soccer Stadium. Senior Nick Bisagno got the Falcons on the board in the 88th minute, denying Army a coveted shutout victory.
UP NEXT
The Falcons hit the road for the first of a three-match road stint. Air Force will play Michigan State on Friday (Sept. 6) in East Lansing and follow up at Western Michigan on Sunday (Sept. 8), in Kalamazoo. Action on Friday is slated for 7 p.m. ET while kick off on Sunday is 1 p.m. ET.
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