<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=11rtjr_0vlq9YVF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=11rtjr_0vlq9YVF00" width="800" height="450" >The Fordham men's soccer team is set to host UMass for their Atlantic 10 home opener on Saturday at Moglia Stadium, starting at 7 p.m. The event will highlight Youth Night, inviting local youth teams for a night of free soccer, featuring a postgame autograph session. Fordham, currently at 3-2-3 overall and 0-0-1 in conference play, looks to bounce back from back-to-back draws against Manhattan and St. Bonaventure. Notably, Daniel D'Ippolito is tied for the Atlantic 10 lead with five goals this season, while UMass’s Alec Hughes leads the NCAA with ten goals. Historically, UMass holds a slight edge in the series, but recent matchups have been tightly contested.<ul><li>Fordham's current record: 3-2-3 (0-0-1 A-10)</li><li>D'Ippolito's goals this season: 5 (tied for 2nd in A-10, 25th nationally)</li><li>UMass goals scored this season: 19 (Alec Hughes has 10 of those)</li><li>Last three matches between Fordham and UMass: all ended in draws</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>Fordham is undefeated at home this season (7-0-4 total since 2023).</li><li>UMass is coming off a loss in their A-10 opener against George Mason.</li><li>The Rams trail UMass in the NCAA RPI rankings, sitting at 56th compared to UMass's 21st.</li></ul>Following the match against UMass, Fordham will seek to maintain momentum with upcoming matches that could impact their standings in the Atlantic 10. The team's performance this Saturday could set the tone for their conference play moving forward.Bottom LineSaturday's match is critical for both teams; a win for Fordham could solidify their standing while challenging the high-scoring UMass team. With free admission and community involvement, it’s an opportunity to boost both player morale and local support.</div></body>

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Fordham Men’s Soccer Hosts UMass: Youth Night & Free Admission!

The Fordham men's soccer team is set to host UMass for their Atlantic 10 home opener on Saturday at Moglia Stadium, starting at 7 p.m. The event will highlight Youth Night, inviting local youth teams for a night of free soccer, featuring a postgame autograph session. Fordham, currently at 3-2-3 overall and 0-0-1 in conference play, looks to bounce back from back-to-back draws against Manhattan and St. Bonaventure. Notably, Daniel D'Ippolito is tied for the Atlantic 10 lead with five goals this season, while UMass’s Alec Hughes leads the NCAA with ten goals. Historically, UMass holds a slight edge in the series, but recent matchups have been tightly contested.