Kansas City
CSU Bakersfield
Preview: Men's Soccer Hosts CSUB & CBU in Crucial Homestand
10/30/2019 2:11:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Roos fighting for a spot in the WAC Tournament
The Kansas City Men's Soccer team is fighting for a spot in the WAC Tournament. This two game home stand is crucial for the team, who currently sit ranked T-6th, to stay in the top seven and even move up in the rankings. First, the Roos will face off with conference opponent California State Bakersfield at 7 p.m., Friday at Durwood Stadium. This is a big end-of-the-year matchup, with two teams fighting for a spot in the WAC Tournament. Then, Kansas City will host California Baptist on Sunday. This game will be the Roos last home game of the season and will celebrate the four seniors on Senior Day.Â
Roos By the Numbers
- Since starting off conference play with three loses, the Roos have found its form, winning four of the last five games.
- In conference play thus far, the Roos have not lost at home, going a perfect 3-0.
- The lucky number two. In every game the Roos have won (5), they have scored exactly two goals.Â
- Transfer forward Ryan Khedoo has scored four goals in the past five games, and paces all Roos with four total goals.
- GK Filippo Errico ranks second in the WAC in saves with 59.
Game Notes at CSUB
Series At A Glance
- Last season, Kansas City defeated CSUB for the first time in its history, 1-0. Â
- The roadrunners hold a 1-6-0 advantage all-time against the Roos.Â
- No current Roo on the roster has scored against this opponent.
Scouting CSUB
- CSUB and KC are knotted up in the WAC ranking at 6th, both with a 4-4 conference record.Â
- The Roadrunners have been solid in their last two outings, posting two shutouts against UIW 4-0 and UTRGV 1-0.Â
- On the offensive side, Timo Mehlich leads the team in goals (6) and shots (41).
Game Notes at CBU
Senior Day    Â
- Seniors: GK Filippo Errico, MF Antoine Precheur, D Giacomo Caruso, and Ian Hodge will play their final games in Durwood Soccer Stadium.
- GK Filippo Errico ranks 3rd in program history in saves with 265, just 25 saves behind 2nd in program history in Beau Williams. He also ranks third in shutouts (8) and goalie minutes (5,402).Â
- Â Antoine Precheur has started in every game, but one (51 out of 52 games) since his freshman year. He has totaled five goals and three assists.Â
- Defender Giacomo Caruso has started in 43 of the Roos 52 games since his freshman year. He has anchored the Roos back line for years and has one goal to go along with it.
Scouting CBU
- CBU currently sits two spots above Kansas City in the WAC at T-3rd. They are 4-3-1 in WAC play.
- CBU is playing the spoiler role, trying to knock people out of the top seven as they are not eligible for WAC tournament play.
- Â GK Albert Escuin leads the WAC in saves by a large margin with 88 total saves. He also leads in save percentage with an astounding .838
Series At A Glance
- Since entering the WAC in 2018, CBU has won the lone game 3-0 back on Oct. 26th.
- This matchup will mark the first time CBU will play at the home of the Roos Durwood Stadium.
