Friday, September 2
Dallas, Texas
7:00 PM
SMU
vs
Central Arkansas
Mustangs Set To Host Central Arkansas Friday
Sep 1 | Men's Soccer
SMU (1-1-0) vs. Central Arkansas (0-1-1)
Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium - Dallas, Texas
Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, 7 p.m.
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SERIES HISTORY
• SMU and Central Arkansas have faced off six times since their first meeting on November 9, 2007.
• The last meeting between the two programs was the 2019 season when SMU defeated UCA 3-0 in Dallas.
• Friday's contest will be the seventh matchup between the two schools.
KNOW THE FOE
• Central Arkansas started the season 0-1-1 after a 2-2 draw at Portland to open the year, followed by a narrow 2-1 loss at No. 3 Washington.
• The Bears were picked to finish second in the ASUN preseason coaches poll, earning 66 points. UCA finished with an 11-6 record in 2021.
• UCA Midfielder Karim Diaro was named to the MAC Hermann Award Watch List. In addition, three Bears were named on the preseason all-ASUN team.
LAST TIME OUT
• SMU suffered its first loss of the season in a 3-1 final at the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium on Sunday night against Stanford.
• The Mustangs fell behind and were unable to recover, despite settling in the match during the second half.
• Knut Ahlander converted a penalty kick in the bottom right of the net to get the Mustangs on the board in the 75th minute.
FAST START FOR JOSE ORTIZ
• Forward Jose Ortiz had a breakout performance in the season opener.
• The junior from Arlington, Texas, propelled the Mustangs to a 4-0 victory after scoring a career and team-high three goals.
• Ortiz started four games in 2021, scoring three goals across consecutive matches, totaling 25 shots and 11 shots on goal. The Mustangs will look for Ortiz to continue to produce as a scoring threat this season.
MUSTANGS IN THE RANKINGS
• The Mustangs checked in at No. 20 in the 2022 Top Drawer Soccer poll.
2022 WEEKLY CONFERENCE HONORS
• Jose Ortiz- Offensive Player of the Week (Aug. 29)
• Elton Hedstrom- Rookie of the Week (Aug. 29) RETURNERS 2021 CONFERENCE HONORS
• Midfielder Knut Ahlander earned an All-AAC First Team nod for the second consecutive season after making the list in the prior spring.
• Freshmen Bailey Sparks and Mads Westergren were named to the league's all-rookie Team thanks to their contributions on offense and defense, respectively.
2022 PRESEASON HONORS
• Mustang Midfielder Knut Ahlander was named to the Preseason All-AAC Team. In addition, the two time first team all-conference selection was named a United Soccer Coaches Player to watch for the 2022 season.
• SMU was picked fifth in the AAC 2022 Preseason Coaches Poll.
• SMU checked in at No. 12 in the Top Drawer Soccer poll.
NEW ADDITIONS
• The Mustangs have added a 15-player 2022 recruiting class, one of the largest classes in program history.
• This group of newcomers ranks among the top 25 in the nation by TopDrawer Soccer. In addition, this marks SMU's fourth consecutive ranked recruiting class.
• Bram Kaarsgaren, Henry Howell and Jon Paul Fernandez bring additional experience to the Hilltop as transfers.
• The remaining 12 new faces are highly-touted incoming freshmen who make their way to Dallas from California, Connecticut, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Two hail from the metroplex as they choose to embrace Dallas' college as their new home.
SENIOR STANGS
• SMU's roster includes four seniors and two graduate students.
• This year's senior class includes Judson Burns, Roman Knox, along with transfers Jon Paul Fernandez and Bram Kaarsgaren.
• Two-time all-AAC first team member and SMU 2021 assist leader Knut Ahlander returns to the Hilltop for another season. Joining Ahlander as a graduate student is transfer Henry Howell, who arrives in Dallas after starting all eight games at Davidson in 2021, adding experience to the roster.
UP NEXT
• SMU faces UTRGV on Monday, Sept. 5 at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium. Action is slated to start at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
 ESPN+ COVERAGE
• This season, all of SMU's home games will be featured on ESPN+ along with a select few away games. Stay up-to-date on coverage information on SMUMustangs.com.
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Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium - Dallas, Texas
Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, 7 p.m.
Live Stats | Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes (PDF)
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DALLAS (SMU) – SMU men's soccer team is set for a nonconference matchup against Central Arkansas Friday at 7 p.m. in Dallas. Â
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SERIES HISTORY
• SMU and Central Arkansas have faced off six times since their first meeting on November 9, 2007.
• The last meeting between the two programs was the 2019 season when SMU defeated UCA 3-0 in Dallas.
• Friday's contest will be the seventh matchup between the two schools.
KNOW THE FOE
• Central Arkansas started the season 0-1-1 after a 2-2 draw at Portland to open the year, followed by a narrow 2-1 loss at No. 3 Washington.
• The Bears were picked to finish second in the ASUN preseason coaches poll, earning 66 points. UCA finished with an 11-6 record in 2021.
• UCA Midfielder Karim Diaro was named to the MAC Hermann Award Watch List. In addition, three Bears were named on the preseason all-ASUN team.
LAST TIME OUT
• SMU suffered its first loss of the season in a 3-1 final at the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium on Sunday night against Stanford.
• The Mustangs fell behind and were unable to recover, despite settling in the match during the second half.
• Knut Ahlander converted a penalty kick in the bottom right of the net to get the Mustangs on the board in the 75th minute.
FAST START FOR JOSE ORTIZ
• Forward Jose Ortiz had a breakout performance in the season opener.
• The junior from Arlington, Texas, propelled the Mustangs to a 4-0 victory after scoring a career and team-high three goals.
• Ortiz started four games in 2021, scoring three goals across consecutive matches, totaling 25 shots and 11 shots on goal. The Mustangs will look for Ortiz to continue to produce as a scoring threat this season.
MUSTANGS IN THE RANKINGS
• The Mustangs checked in at No. 20 in the 2022 Top Drawer Soccer poll.
2022 WEEKLY CONFERENCE HONORS
• Jose Ortiz- Offensive Player of the Week (Aug. 29)
• Elton Hedstrom- Rookie of the Week (Aug. 29) RETURNERS 2021 CONFERENCE HONORS
• Midfielder Knut Ahlander earned an All-AAC First Team nod for the second consecutive season after making the list in the prior spring.
• Freshmen Bailey Sparks and Mads Westergren were named to the league's all-rookie Team thanks to their contributions on offense and defense, respectively.
2022 PRESEASON HONORS
• Mustang Midfielder Knut Ahlander was named to the Preseason All-AAC Team. In addition, the two time first team all-conference selection was named a United Soccer Coaches Player to watch for the 2022 season.
• SMU was picked fifth in the AAC 2022 Preseason Coaches Poll.
• SMU checked in at No. 12 in the Top Drawer Soccer poll.
NEW ADDITIONS
• The Mustangs have added a 15-player 2022 recruiting class, one of the largest classes in program history.
• This group of newcomers ranks among the top 25 in the nation by TopDrawer Soccer. In addition, this marks SMU's fourth consecutive ranked recruiting class.
• Bram Kaarsgaren, Henry Howell and Jon Paul Fernandez bring additional experience to the Hilltop as transfers.
• The remaining 12 new faces are highly-touted incoming freshmen who make their way to Dallas from California, Connecticut, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Two hail from the metroplex as they choose to embrace Dallas' college as their new home.
SENIOR STANGS
• SMU's roster includes four seniors and two graduate students.
• This year's senior class includes Judson Burns, Roman Knox, along with transfers Jon Paul Fernandez and Bram Kaarsgaren.
• Two-time all-AAC first team member and SMU 2021 assist leader Knut Ahlander returns to the Hilltop for another season. Joining Ahlander as a graduate student is transfer Henry Howell, who arrives in Dallas after starting all eight games at Davidson in 2021, adding experience to the roster.
UP NEXT
• SMU faces UTRGV on Monday, Sept. 5 at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium. Action is slated to start at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
 ESPN+ COVERAGE
• This season, all of SMU's home games will be featured on ESPN+ along with a select few away games. Stay up-to-date on coverage information on SMUMustangs.com.
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