PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Brown men's soccer team will kick off its Ivy League season on Saturday with a match against Columbia at Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium, starting at 3 p.m. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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Brown enters the contest with a record of 4-2-1 and is looking to improve its conference standing. In their most recent game, the Bears lost 2-1 to Providence, with Mathias Hille scoring their only goal, marking his first of the season. Goalkeepers Max Pfaffman and Graham Kois each played a half in that match.
James Snaith, who was named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week, had a notable performance last week, scoring in games against URI on September 15 and NJIT on September 19. Additionally, Lorenzo Amaral is currently sixth in the nation and first in the Ivy League in shots per game, averaging 4.71. The Bears lead the Ivy League and rank 32nd nationally in assists per game, averaging 2.14, and are first in total assists in the conference with 15.
Columbia, sporting a record of 3-1-2, played to a 0-0 draw against Lehigh in their last outing. The Lions have not lost since their season opener against Army, where they fell 4-2. Jack McDaid is the team's top scorer, with four goals and two assists. Goalkeeper Aris Taki has a strong presence, starting four games without conceding a goal this season.
Historically, Brown leads the series against Columbia with a record of 5-3-2 in their last ten meetings, winning the last three consecutive matches in 2023, 2024, and 2025.