PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania men's soccer team returns to Rhodes Field on Saturday to host Brown in an Ivy League matchup. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. as the Quakers look to build on Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Drexel, highlighted by senior defender Joaquin Niehenke's first career goal.
Brown (5-4-2, 0-2-1 Ivy League) at Penn (5-2-3, 1-1-1 Ivy League)
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 5 p.m.
Philadelphia, Pa. | Rhodes Field
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The Penn vs. Brown Series
*The Bears lead the all-time series against the Quakers with a 30-33-12 record.
*The Red and Blue have not dropped a regular season match to Brown since the 2021 campaign. Since then the Quakers are 2-0-2 against the Bears in the regular season and have split two postseason matchups over that span.
*Last year's meeting ended in a 0-0 draw. Phillip Falcon III recorded four saves for Penn to record his fifth shutout of the season.
Quaker Notemeal
*Leading the Ivy League: Junior forward Marco Bottene has established himself as one of the conference's top offensive threats, leading the Ivy League with six goals and 13 points through 10 games. His six goals and 13 points both rank first in the conference, while his two game-winning goals are tied for the Ivy League lead.
*A consistent attacking presence: Bottene has recorded 22 shots this season, tied for seventh in the Ivy League, and 14 shots on goal, tied for third. He has put 63.6% of his shots on target and has scored on 27.3% of his attempts.
*Contributions across the lineup: Penn has recorded 18 goals and 14 assists through 10 games, totaling 50 points. Adam Ambrus-Aikelin and Becket Empson-Speiden are tied for second on the team with six points apiece, while Jack-Ryan Jeremiah has added three goals.
*Making the most of their opportunities: Ambrus-Aikelin and Empson-Speiden have each recorded two goals and two assists this season. Ambrus-Aikelin has also scored one game-winning goal, while Empson-Speiden has contributed 12 shots, including four on target.
*A reliable presence from the penalty spot: Senior captain Jack-Ryan Jeremiah has converted all three of his penalty-kick attempts this season. The midfielder has scored three goals in 10 appearances, with all three coming from the penalty spot.
*Creating chances: Owen Sullivan has recorded two assists, tied for the team lead with Ambrus-Aikelin and Empson-Speiden. Sullivan has started all 10 matches and contributed 13 shots, including five on target.
*A balanced attack: Nine different Quakers have scored at least one goal this season, while 10 players have recorded at least one point. Penn's 18 goals rank second in the Ivy League, behind Cornell's 24.
*Protecting the net: Senior goalkeeper Phillip Falcon III has started all 10 matches for the Quakers, recording 32 saves and three shutouts. He ranks third in the Ivy League with 3.20 saves per game and fifth with a .711 save percentage.
*Defensive production: Penn has allowed 13 goals through 10 matches, tied for the second-fewest in the Ivy League. The Quakers have also recorded three shutouts this season.
*A look at the Ivy League leaders: Penn ranks second in the conference in goals scored with 18, while Bottene leads the league individually in both goals and points. Falcon III's 32 saves rank among the conference's top five totals. The Quakers are also tied for second in the conference in scoring margin.
Last Time Out
*Penn traveled down the road on Tuesday to face Drexel. The Quakers came away with a 1-0 victory on senior defender Joaquin Niehenke's first career goal in the 58th minute
*Senior goalkeeper Phillip Falcon III made five saves to record his third shutout this season, all of which have come in the keeper's last four games.
*Senior forward Tim Shine recorded his first career point with the assist on Niehenke's game-winner, setting up the decisive strike early in the second half.
Scouting the Bears
*Coming off a road win: Brown enters the matchup at 5-4-2 overall and 0-2-1 in Ivy League play. The Bears snapped a three-game winless streak Tuesday with a 3-1 victory over Lehigh, scoring three goals after finding the back of the net just once in each of their previous four matches.
*A conference scoring leader: Senior midfielder Mathias Hille leads Brown with nine points on three goals and three assists through 11 games. He is tied for fifth in the Ivy League in points and tied for eighth in assists, making him one of the Bears' most productive attacking options.
*Creating opportunities: Senior forward Lorenzo Amaral leads the Ivy League with 37 shots, averaging over three per game. He also ranks sixth in the conference with 11 shots on goal and has contributed two goals and three assists for seven points this season.
*A dangerous scoring option: Junior forward James Snaith has scored three goals through 11 appearances, tied for eighth in the Ivy League. Snaith has attempted 18 shots, with eight on target, and has added another dimension to the Bears' attack.
*Production from the midfield: Junior Carlo Brown has recorded seven points on two goals and three assists. He is tied with Hille and Amaral for the team lead in assists, while his 10 shots on goal rank among the Ivy League's top individual totals.
*A balanced offensive attack: Brown has scored 15 goals and recorded 18 assists through 11 games, totaling 48 points. The Bears have received goals from eight different players, with Hille and Snaith leading the team with three apiece. Amaral, Carlo Brown and Hille have each recorded at least three assists.
*Contributions throughout the lineup: Ethan Rabel has added four points on one goal and two assists in eight appearances. Mateo Pereyra has scored once, while Donovan Mark and Carter Smith have each recorded two assists.
*Recent scoring momentum: The Bears have scored five goals across their last three matches, including a goal from Hille in a 1-1 draw at Columbia and a goal from Rabel against Harvard. Carlo Brown scored twice in Tuesday's win over Lehigh, while Pereyra added a goal and Hille recorded an assist.
*A strong presence in goal: Brown has split its goalkeeping duties between Graham Kois and Max Pfaffman. Kois has recorded a 0.91 goals-against average, the fourth-best mark in the Ivy League, with 16 saves and two shutouts. Pfaffman has made 16 saves in six appearances and owns a 1.27 goals-against average.
*Among the conference's defensive leaders: Brown has allowed 12 goals through 11 games, tied for the fewest in the Ivy League alongside Penn. The Bears' team goals-against average of 1.09 ranks among the conference's best, while their five shutouts are tied for the second-most in the league.
*A strong start at home: Brown has posted a 4-2-1 record at Stevenson-Pincince Field, compared with a 1-2-1 mark on the road.
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