Charging On to CharlotteCharging On to Charlotte

Charging On to Charlotte

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ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – After a tough season opener at Grand Canyon, UCF continues a three-game road trip on Friday at Charlotte. The opening kick at TransAmerica Field is set for 6 p.m.
 
Due to the potential of inclement weather in the Queen City on Friday night from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine, the start time could be moved up and any updates will be posted on Twitter @UCF_MSoccer.
 
Fans can follow the contest between the Knights and 49ers with subscription video and live stats.
 
THE MATCHUP

  • Freshman Richard Amon tallied two goals in the Knights' season opener at Grand Canyon on Aug. 26.
  • UCF fell 4-2 to the Lopes, who opened up their new GCU Stadium with a record crowd of 6,402 to start the campaign.
  • Junior Matias Pyysalo, who scored six goals last season, tallied an assist against the Lopes.
  • Six newcomers - Brian Jamba, Nathan Bondswell, Jesus Colombo, Richard Amon, Jonathan Dean and Cal Jennings - earned starting positions in their UCF debut, while Anton Delwer and Diego Bacellar made their first appearances during the contest.
  • Head coach Bryan Cunningham began his 10th season at the helm of the Knights against the Lopes.
  • No. 19 Charlotte posted a 6-0 win against Hofstra in its opener on Aug. 29. The 49ers scored three goals in each half and were led by Marc Sunol-Rojas with two markers.
  • In The American Preseason Poll, UCF was selected to finish sixth by the league's coaches. Three teams received first-place nods with SMU being tabbed as the preseason favorite followed closely behind by USF and UConn.

 LAST TIME VS. THE 49ERS

  • The teams last played a home-and-home series in 2012-13 with Charlotte taking both matchups.
  • The Knights are still seeking their first victory against the 49ers in seven meetings dating back to 1993.
  • This is the fourth time that the two squads have met in the Queen City.

UP NEXT

  • The Knights finish a three-game road trip to start the season on Sept. 11 at Mercer with the start set for 7 p.m.
  • UCF welcomes Florida Gulf Coast for its home opener on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.