Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer versus #14 Stanford on October 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer
vs #14 Stanford
Friday, October 2
Durham, N.C.
7 p.m.
Duke University
vs
Stanford
Blue Devils and Cardinal Ready for Friday Night ACC Contest
10/1/2026 4:10:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. - After a week off from midweek contests, Duke (4-6, 0-3 ACC) returns to action, hosting No. 14 Stanford (7-2-1, 0-2-1 ACC) at Freeman Field at Koskinen Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and fans can stream the match live on ACC Network Extra.
MATCHUP NOTES
MATCHUP NOTES
- The Blue Devils (4-6, 0-3 ACC) have clashed with the Cardinal (7-2-1, 0-2-1 ACC) just twice in program history, with Duke holding a 1-0-1 ledger over Stanford.
- The lone victory by either team came in 1987, when Duke tallied a 2-1 victory
- The most recent meeting, a 2-2 draw at Stanford, was a conference contest after the Cardinal joined the ACC ahead of the 2024-25 athletic calendar.
- An early goal by Elon was all that was needed as Duke men's soccer fell, 1-0, to the visiting Phoenix.
- Elon took advantage of an early Duke foul, curling a left-footed shot from 30 yards out into the top right corner of the frame, grabbing an early 1-0 lead.
- The Blue Devils have been working through injuries through this season that have sidelined six anticipated starters, and a total of nine expected contributors, for over 4,140 cumulative minutes and over 45 full games. Duke's backline was hit the hardest, with multiple anticipated returning starters, along with their subsequent replacements, missing from the XI at various points this season.
- Preston Zabinko has been sidelined all season, while Jamie Kabuusu made his 2026 debut in Duke's most recent outing against Queens, playing 79 minutes and tallying an assist, before exiting with an injury against Virginia Tech. Maxwell Simpson and Josh Poulson both picked up knocks during the preseason; Poulson has since earned three consecutive starts against Queens, Virginia Tech and Howard; Simpson was forced out of his season debut, at NC State, after just 23 minutes, due to injury.
- Thomas Vold has been healthy for just three matches, while Ian Hecker, who subsequently embraced a starting role on defense, missed the Georgetown and Wake Forest matches and exited the Howard match with another knock. Key striker Ulfur Bjornsson and Logan Moniz has been the key missing pieces in the offensive third, with Bjornsson missing Duke's last three matches and Moniz recently sitting out against Elon after picking up injuries in training.
- In their place, several freshmen and returning Blue Devils have stepped up. Julius Suber has moved from the midfield to the back line, while forward Adrian Byasiima has helped fill in on defense as well. To help handle the open spots left in the midfield and attack, freshmen Ethan Congleton and Jack Ottley have been consistent starters and were joined by Moniz, prior to his injury.
- The Duke men's and women's soccer programs have partnered with Duke Children's to launch the Kicks for Kids initiative in support of Pets at Duke, an impactful service of the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program.
- Pets at Duke brings specially trained therapy dogs to patients receiving care in the hospital and clinics, providing comfort and companionship during their treatment.
- Kicks for Kids pledges are made based on the combined goals, assists, shots, corner kicks and saves recorded by both the Duke men's and women's programs.
- Last season, Duke announced the naming of Freeman Field at Koskinen Stadium, honoring a multi-million dollar gift to enhance the experience of men's and women's lacrosse and soccer.
- The transformational gift by alumni and former football student-athlete Heath Freeman T'02 reflects the Freeman family's commitment to Duke student-athletes and their belief in the power of sport to shape character, build community and elevate excellence.
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