When will the UNC Asheville Men's Soccer team host Cal?

The UNC Asheville Men's Soccer team will host the University of California (Cal) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

What special event will the match against Cal represent?

The match against Cal is designated as Mental Health Awareness Night.

What is the current team record for UNC Asheville?

The current team record for UNC Asheville is 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw (4-2-1).

Where can I watch the matches?

The match will be available to stream on ESPN+ and live stats will be provided.

September 23, 2025

UNC Asheville Men’s Soccer Hosts California on Mental Health Awareness Night

Asheville, North Carolina, September 23, 2025

News Summary

The UNC Asheville Men’s Soccer team is preparing to host the University of California in an important matchup that will highlight Mental Health Awareness. Set for September 23, the event aims to promote mental health in athletics. Following this, the Bulldogs will face Radford as part of Alumni Weekend. With a record of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, UNC Asheville looks to improve their conference performance in these upcoming events.

Asheville, North Carolina – The UNC Asheville Men’s Soccer team is set to host the University of California (Cal) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This match will be held at Greenwood Soccer Field and is highlighted as Mental Health Awareness Night, underscoring the importance of mental health in athletics and the community.

The Bulldogs will follow this match with a return to conference play against Radford on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This upcoming game against Radford will also mark the beginning of Alumni Weekend festivities, attracting former players and supporters back to campus.

Currently, the UNC Asheville Men’s Soccer team holds a record of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw (4-2-1). In terms of their conference performance, the Bulldogs have not yet secured a win with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss (0-1-0 Big South Conference). In comparison, Cal’s team has a record of 3 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws (3-3-2), with a conference record of 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw (1-1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference).

Both matches are anticipated to draw attention, with the Cal match being available for streaming on ESPN+ and live stats to be provided for fans and supporters.

In their last match, UNC Asheville faced a challenging game against USC Upstate, suffering a significant defeat with a score of 4-0. Key contributors in the match included Brede Fiksdal and Rodrigo Mendes, who each took two of the team’s eight shots throughout the game. Notably, Fiksdal achieved a career-high with his two shots on goal. Additionally, Mendes garnered recognition as he was named to the Big South Conference Midseason Watch List on September 17, alongside teammates Arnor Hardarson, Charlie Wood, Viðar Ragnarsson, and Lucca Barros.

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs look forward to both matches, aiming for improvement and a solid performance on their home field as they engage with both rivals and alumni in the upcoming days.

Key Match Details

Date: September 23, 2025 (vs. Cal) & September 27, 2025 (vs. Radford)
Location: Greenwood Soccer Field, Asheville, North Carolina
Current Record: UNC Asheville (4-2-1), Cal (3-3-2)
Conference Records: UNC Asheville (0-1-0 Big South), Cal (1-1-1 Atlantic Coast)

Upcoming Events

Mental Health Awareness Night: September 23, 2025
Alumni Weekend: Begins on September 27, 2025

Feature	Details
Date Against Cal	September 23, 2025
Date Against Radford	September 27, 2025
Location	Greenwood Soccer Field
UNC Asheville Record	4-2-1
Cal Record	3-3-2
Conference Record UNC Asheville	0-1-0 Big South Conference
Conference Record Cal	1-1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference
Mental Health Awareness Night	September 23, 2025
Alumni Weekend Start	September 27, 2025