SMITHFIELD, R.I – The Bryant University men's soccer team hosts the University of Maryland Baltimore County in its America East home opener at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, R.I. on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Bryant enters the match with a 5-2-2 record, while UMBC enters with a 3-4-1 record. Both teams are 0-1 in America East play so far this season. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Opponent: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Location: Smithfield, Rhode Island (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Friday, October 2 – 7:00 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: Live Stats
Series History:
- This match up will be the sixth meeting all-time between the two schools.
- UMBC leads the all-time series 3-1-1.
- UMBC holds a 2-0-0 record in games played at Bryant.
- Last season, Bryant won last year's contest 2-1 in Baltimore.
Notes and Notables:
- Bryant won its America East home opener for the first time last season, beating UMass Lowell 3-0 on 9/28/25. The Bulldogs were previously 0-3 in conference home openers since joining the America East.
- The Bulldogs have two Preseason All-Conference players who spent last season at UMBC. Forward Brady Geho played for the Retrievers in 2025, and Defender Jojo Ocran played from 2023-2025.
- Brady Geho leads the team with 10 points.
- Fermin Rodriguez and Paco Fernandez are tied for the team lead with three assists.
About the Retrievers:
- UMBC was picked fifth in the America East Preseason Poll.
- UMBC finished last season with a 6-6-5 record, falling at New Hampshire in the first round of the America East Championship.
- Flynn Holdem and Abdul Kamara share the team lead with three goals each.
- In their last match on Saturday, the Retrievers lost at UMass Lowell, 3-2.
- UMBC has had two matches ruled no contests so far this season. The season opener on 8/20 vs. UNC Wilmington was called in the 69th minute due to lightning, and last Tuesday's match vs. Navy was called at halftime due to inclement weather.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, R.I. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.