DURHAM, N.C. - The 14th-ranked Duke men's soccer team continues its road trip, traveling to Georgetown on Friday, Sept. 5. The Blue Devils (2-0-1) turn their attention to the Hoyas (1-2-1), after beginning a three-game stretch away from Koskinen Stadium with a 1-1 draw at Furman on Sunday, Aug. 31. Kickoff at Shaw Field is scheduled for 7 p.m., and fans can watch live on ESPN+.
MATCHUP NOTES
- The Blue Devils and Hoyas have only met four times, with the last match ending in a 1-0 win for Georgetown in Durham during the 2018 season. Overall, the series is tied at 2-2-0.
- The two teams most recently competed in a preseason exhibition in 2024, which ended in a 3-1 win for Duke through 90 minutes of play.
FIRST TOUCH
- The Blue Devils have had a balanced offensive attack through three games, with their four goals coming from four different goalscorers. Freshmen Max Simpson and Aridon Racaj netted goals against San Diego, while graduate Leonardo D'Ambrosio and senior Kenan Hot scored vs. UCSD and at Furman.Â
- Goalkeeper Eryk Dymora has earned the praise of his head coach through three games, making several key saves at Furman to help Duke secure an impressive road draw in a hostile environment. Head coach John Kerr has emphasized the importance of having a veteran vocal leader as the anchor of Duke's defensive effort.
- Duke is one of seven ACC teams that is ranked in this week's USC poll.
- Georgetown is one of five teams on Duke's schedule that was ranked in the preseason top 25.
DYMORA SOLID IN NET
- Duke goalkeeper, Eryk Dymora, has held steady in net through three matches, making two saves in each of the Blue Devils' wins over opening weekend before turning away six shots at Furman.
- The Monmouth transfer entered the season with 21 shutouts and posted the first clean sheet of his Blue Devil career against UC San Diego, while his six saves at Furman was one shy of his career high.
IMMEDIATE ITALIAN IMPACT
- Duke's duo of Italian transfers, Alessandro Arlotti and Leonard D'Ambrosio have seen their name all over the scoresheet through Duke's first three games.
- Arlotti, a Harvard transfer, has assisted both game winners, against San Diego and UC San Diego, while D'Ambrosio, arriving from College of Charleston, scored the only goal in the Blue Devils' 1-0 win over the Tritons.
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