AMERICUS, GA – The Embry-Riddle men's soccer team kicked off the 2025 season with a trip to Hurricane Field. After a 4-8-3 record last season, the Eagles were hoping to start the new season off on a strong foot. 

The Blue and Gold brought the pressure early on with Riley Aldana taking the first shot on goal in the 21st minute, but was denied by the Hurricanes' keeper Noah Kasin. 

RECORDS
Embry-Riddle - 0-1-0
Georgia Southwestern - 1-0-0

ALL-TIME SERIES

• Embry-Riddle entered the contest with the all-time series lead 2-1-1
• This marked the Hurricanes' first win over the Eagles since 2021
• These teams met for the fifth year in a row, with the home team alternating each season

• Embry-Riddle held a 3-1 shot advantage in the first period, with Riley Aldana recording the first shot-on goal in the 21st minute
• The Hurricanes' keeper Noah Kasin kept the Eagles' offense at bay with one save in the first period
• The Hurricanes ramped up the offensive pressure in the second period with nine shots-on-goal
• Marcos da Silva thwarted GSW's attempts with four saves in the second period
• GSW were able to capitalize on their opportunities with Cesar Rubio-Amaya finding the back of the net in the 64th minute

• Aldana was the lone Eagle to record a shot-on goal, improving his career total to four
• da Silva recorded his first start with the Blue and Gold after transferring to Embry-Riddle from Union Commonwealth University
• The Hurricanes held an 11-6 shot advantage, recording five total shots-on goal
• GSW's Kasin is a returning player with a 1.33 GAA