News Summary
The Providence College men’s soccer team is gearing up for a rivalry match against the University of Rhode Island on September 1. Currently, the Friars have a record of 1-2-0, having secured their first victory of the season against Boston College. With URI seeking to defeat Providence again, fans can expect a competitive game that highlights the teams’ past encounters and season performances.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men’s soccer team is set to face off against the University of Rhode Island (URI) in an in-state rivalry match on September 1 at the URI Soccer Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The match will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
The Friars enter this game with a season record of 1-2-0, following a recent 2-0 victory against Boston College on August 29. This win marked Providence’s first of the season, where players Cameron Yriondo and Caden Stafford both scored their first goals as Friars. In that match, redshirt freshman goalkeeper Ryan Carney achieved his first career clean sheet, making one save and allowing only two goals over 270 minutes played this season. Carney boasts a goals against average of .667 and a save percentage of .833.
The Friars are currently leading in total shots taken, with a 42-27 advantage over their last three matches. Their attack has been dynamic, highlighted by players such as junior midfielder Pearse O’Brien, who has recorded four goals and 11 assists in his career, and senior Ian Abbey, who contributed an assist against Boston College after previously scoring nine goals and registering seven assists while playing at Rutgers.
On the opposing side, URI, with a record of 0-1-1 this season, experienced a 2-1 loss to Bryant and a 2-2 draw against Iona in their recent matches. The Rams’ top scorer, Parker Vasic, has netted one goal and taken four shots so far this season. URI is aiming to defeat Providence for the second consecutive season, a feat last achieved in 2018 and 2019.
Historically, the all-time series between Providence and URI stands at 15-30-7 in favor of URI. The last meeting took place in 2024, where URI secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Friars, adding a competitive edge to this year’s matchup.
The Friars’ defense, consisting of sophomore Vasco Teixeira, graduate student Charlie Dickerson, and junior Brandon Marshall, will play a crucial role in maintaining their recent success on the field. The depth and talent of the Providence lineup are also underscored by the recognition of two players, Bruno Rosa and Diego Batista, who received All-BIG EAST honors last season and have been named to the 2025 Preseason All-BIG EAST Team.
After the rivalry game against URI, Providence will return to their home turf to host Harvard on September 5 at 7:00 p.m., a match also set to be streamed on ESPN+.
The matchup on September 1 promises to be an exciting contest as both teams aim to establish momentum early in the season. Fans and followers of collegiate soccer can anticipate a highly competitive and spirited affair as the Friars and Rams clash in this regional rivalry.
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