Clinton SC, September 24, 2025
News Summary
The ETSU men’s soccer team will compete against the Presbyterian Blue Hose seeking their first win of the season. The match is scheduled for September 22, and both teams are battling through challenging records. ETSU has shown promise with key players like Jaime Carrillo and Gabriel Betancourt. In contrast, Presbyterian, despite earlier victories, has struggled recently. The matchup is notable as ETSU leads the historical series against Presbyterian.
Clinton, SC – The ETSU men’s soccer team will face off against the Presbyterian Blue Hose on September 22, 2025, in an attempt to gain their first win of the season. The match is set to take place at 7:00 PM at Edens Field at Martin Stadium.
Currently, ETSU holds a disappointing season record of 0 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws (0-4-2). Their most recent matches resulted in draws against Radford (2-2) on September 10 and UNC Asheville (1-1) on September 16. In those games, Gabriel Betancourt made significant contributions, providing an assist against Radford and scoring his first career goal against UNC Asheville. Jaime Carrillo leads the ETSU team with two goals this season, showcasing the team’s potential despite their lack of wins.
On the other hand, Presbyterian enters the match with a record of 3 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws (3-3-2). However, the Blue Hose have struggled recently, going winless in their last three matches. Their latest games included losses to Georgia Southern and the #11 High Point, along with a draw against Belmont. Leading Presbyterian are midfielder Steven Cordova, a former second team All-Big South and All-Tournament selection, and freshman Aloni Elfu, both of whom have scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists each this season.
Interestingly, Presbyterian is known for their disciplined play, committing the eighth-fewest fouls per game in Division I, with an average of 8.25 fouls. This match will mark the seventh meeting between ETSU and Presbyterian in men’s soccer, with ETSU currently leading the all-time series at 3-1-2. Their last encounter resulted in a 1-1 draw in Johnson City, while ETSU won the most recent match played in Clinton with a score of 2-1, thanks to goals from Chris McKenna and Yves Tcheuyap.
For those interested in following the match, live stats will be available on StatBroadcast, and a live video stream can be accessed through ESPN+. Further information about the ETSU men’s soccer program can be found at the official ETSU website.
Match Overview
- Match: ETSU vs. Presbyterian
- Date: September 22, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Edens Field at Martin Stadium, Clinton, SC
- ETSU Record: 0 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws (0-4-2)
- Presbyterian Record: 3 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws (3-3-2)
Key Players
- ETSU: Jaime Carrillo (2 goals), Gabriel Betancourt (1 goal, 1 assist)
- Presbyterian: Steven Cordova (2 goals, 2 assists), Aloni Elfu (2 goals, 2 assists)
Historical Context
- Past Meetings: ETSU leads series 3-1-2
- Last Match Result: ETSU 1 – 1 Presbyterian
- Latest Clinton Meeting Result: ETSU 2 – 1 Presbyterian
Chart: Season and Match Statistics
| Team | Wins | Losses | Draws | Leading Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETSU | 0 | 4 | 2 | Jaime Carrillo | 2 |
| Presbyterian | 3 | 3 | 2 | Steven Cordova / Aloni Elfu | 2 each |
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Additional Resources
- RPI Athletics: Adam Clinton
- Rome Sentinel: Hamilton College New Men’s Soccer Coach
- Blue Hose: Men’s Soccer Transfers
- HighSchoolOT: Clinton Takes 2A Boys Soccer Title
- Sun Community News: Early Goals Doom Clinton
- Wikipedia: Men’s Soccer
- Google Search: Men’s Soccer News
- Google Scholar: Men’s Soccer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Men’s Soccer
- Google News: Men’s Soccer
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