Utica, NY - After starting the season 1-1-1, the Utica College men's soccer team will prepare for two more non-conference matchups this week. On September 8, the team travels to SUNY Potsdam for a 6 p.m. game before playing its first game at Gaetano Stadium on September 12 at 1 p.m. against Misericordia. 
 
Follow Along: On Wednesday, fans can watch live by following https://bit.ly/2WXkQXP or keep up with live stats by using https://bit.ly/2WSTWAv. On Sunday, fans not in attendance for UC's home opener can watch live or keep up with live stats by following https://bit.ly/2wtxUV5. 
 
Recapping the Week: UC came home with a season-opening 1-0 win at SUNY Delhi on September 1. While playing in the Oswego St. Tournament, Utica finished 0-1-1 with a 2-0 loss to Skidmore and a 1-1 tie with Oswego St. 
 
New Sheriff in Town: Foti Xidias (Carteret, NJ/Carteret) put together a quality three games in goal for UC as the sophomore has taken over keeper duties for former UC goalkeeper, Randy Miksch (Lake Villa, IL/Warren Township). Xidias earned an opening day shutout win on September 1 at SUNY Delhi and completed his week with three goals allowed, 15 saves and a .833 save percentage. His 15 saves ranks second in the Empire 8 while his .833 save percentage ranks third in the conference. 
 
For the Win: Brady Maloney (Ellisburg, NY/Bellville Henderson) played hero in the Pioneers' season-opening win at SUNY Delhi on September 1. The forward redirected a missed free kick with a header at 22:41 to provide UC with an early lead and ultimately the game-winning goal. Maloney finished the week with one goal on seven shots, two on goal. 
 
Starting Right: In his second career game, Jacob Sherline (Whitesboro, NY/Whitesboro) gave the Pioneers a late lead in the 57th minute on September 5 against Oswego St. The freshman headed in a goal on his second attempt of the game, ultimately leading to a 1-1 tie with the Lakers. 
 
Scouting Potsdam: The Bears will enter Wednesday 0-0-1 after the team tied with Alfred University, 1-1 on September 5. Donny Ophals netted the only Potsdam goal while keeper Conor Callan recorded nine saves in all 110 minutes in net. UC is 5-7 all-time against Potsdam and defeated the Bears 2-0 in the most recent meeting between the teams in 2019. 

About Misericordia: The Cougars begin the new week 2-0 after defeating Susquehanna University, 2-1 and Ramapo College, 1-0. Three different players recorded the three total goals scored by Misericordia throughout its first week while keeper Andrew Daubenspeck recorded four saves and a shutout in goal. This will be the first meeting all-time between the programs.