News Summary
The Brown men’s soccer team will face the Fairfield Stags in their inaugural road game of the season. Currently undefeated, Fairfield will host the match at Lessing Field, which begins at 7 p.m. The Bears, coming off a victory against Holy Cross, aim to continue their success with 17 returning players. Brown has also updated their fan policies for this season, allowing easier access to matches. After facing Fairfield, the Bears will play additional non-conference games before the Ivy League season commences. New team members join the coaching staff for an exciting season ahead.
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The Brown men’s soccer team is set to face the Fairfield Stags in their first road game of the season on Monday, September 1, 2025. The highly anticipated match will kick off at 7 p.m. at Lessing Field and will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Currently, Brown has a record of 1-0-0 while Fairfield boasts an undefeated record of 2-0-0 for the season.
Brown opened their 2025 season with a home game against Holy Cross on August 29, 2025, where they secured a victory. The match took place at Stevenson-Pincince Field and also began at 7 p.m. As the season progresses, Brown aims to build on their current success, having returned 17 players from the previous season, including standout forward Lorenzo Amaral, known for scoring eight goals and providing six assists last year.
Updated Policies for Fans
This year, Brown Athletics has implemented new facility and ticketing policies. Fans are now allowed to re-enter the venue with a valid scan of their ticket, and there are no longer any restrictions on bag size or requirements for clear bags at matches held at Stevenson-Pincince Field. Admission for students is hassle-free, requiring only a scan of a valid Brown ID, eliminating the need to purchase tickets in advance.
Upcoming Matches and Season Overview
Following the road match against Fairfield, Brown will play two non-conference matches: at Boston University on September 5 and at Rhode Island on September 16. The Bears will have five non-conference home games at Stevenson-Pincince Field, with notable opponents including UConn on September 10, UMass Lowell on September 20, Providence College on September 23, and Bryant on October 14.
The Ivy League season will officially begin for Brown on September 27 when they host Dartmouth. The final Ivy League match at home will take place on November 1 against Columbia. Additionally, Brown is set to host the Ivy League Tournament from November 13-15, featuring the top four teams from the conference standings.
Coaching Staff and New Additions
Head Coach Chase Wileman enters his fourth season at the helm, welcoming seven new players to the Bears team this fall, including Kitan Akindele, Jonah Esposito, Mateo Pereyra, Isaiah Robledo, Marshall Treese, Sawyer Turiace, and Benjamin Voellmicke. These newcomers come from diverse backgrounds, with experience from prestigious schools such as Harrow School and Albert Einstein Schule, as well as playing for competitive academies like New York Red Bulls Academy and Inter Miami Academy.
Last Season Recap
In the previous season, Brown finished with an overall record of 8-8-1 and 3-4-0 in Ivy League play. They managed to secure the final spot in the Ivy League Tournament after a significant victory against Yale in their last regular-season match. Goalkeeper Henrik Weiper had a commendable performance last season, recording a goals-against average of 1.27 and a save percentage of .725. Throughout the 2024 season, the Bears netted a total of 28 goals, averaging approximately 1.647 goals per game.
As the Brown men’s soccer team embarks on their 2025 season, they aim to strengthen their competitive presence in both non-conference and Ivy League matchups, building on the foundation laid by returning players and new talent.
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Additional Resources
- Brown Men’s Soccer: Travels to Fairfield
- Google Search: Brown University Men’s Soccer
- Brown Men’s Soccer: Season Opener Against Holy Cross
- Wikipedia: Brown Bears
- Brown Men’s Soccer: 2025 Season Preview
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
- Brown Men’s Soccer: Preseason Poll Ranking
- Google News: Brown Men’s Soccer
- Brown Men’s Soccer: Spring 2025 Schedule Announcement
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