Men's Soccer Continues Road Swing At Louisville Friday

Friday, October 3

Louisville, Ky.

6 PM

North Carolina

Louisville

Photo by: NATE SKVORETZ

October 2, 2025 | Men's Soccer

Watch On ACCNX Live Stats

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina men's soccer continues its road swing with a trip to Louisville on Friday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. The Heels enter the match at 4-1-4 (0-0-4 ACC), while the Cardinals currently sit at 5-3-1 (1-3-0 ACC).

Carolina's match with Louisville will air on ACCNX.

Game Info
Who: Carolina at Louisville
Where: Louisville, Ky. – Lynn Stadium
When: Friday, Oct. 3 – 6 p.m.
Links: ACCNX | Live Stats

Tar Heel Tidbits

This will be UNC's 10th match-up against Louisville with the Cardinals holding a 5-3-1 advantage in the previous meetings.
Head Coach Carlos Somoano is in his 15th season at the helm of Carolina soccer (24th overall). He holds a career record of 180-64-53.
With the focus primarily on RPI, Carolina sits at No. 25 entering the week.
Carolina is currently on a five-match unbeaten run, winning one and drawing the other four against one of the nation's toughest stretches. The Heels have only conceded two goals over the five games.
GK Andrew Cordes posted has played every minute in goal for the Tar Heels this season, posting a .800 save percentage. He has four clean sheets on the season and 24 for his career.
Nacho Abeal has made his presence felt over his first nine matches as a Tar Heel. He is currently tied for the team lead in goals (3) and leads in assists (4) and points (10). He's now scored 14 goals during his collegiate career, including six game winners, to go along with nine assists.
Despite missing two games, Gabriel Bracken Serra ranks second on the team in points with seven (3g/1a). He got his name on the score sheet against Memphis with a goal and assist and converted a penalty kick against SMU.
Luca Nikolai started all 39 of his games at James Madison, notching five goals and six assists. He entered 2025 ranked No. 9 on TopDrawerSoccer's Top 100 list and is a member of the Mac Hermann Trophy Watch List.