Boston College’s men’s soccer squad will welcome Dartmouth to Newton Soccer Field on Friday evening, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The match marks the latest chapter in a rivalry that has seen the Eagles dominate the head‑to‑head record over the past decade.
A Strong Start to the Season
The Eagles arrive fresh off a 2‑0 start to the season, having posted victories over Merrimack and Siena in their first two outings. A late‑game surge against Siena produced a 3‑1 win, highlighted by goals from Michael Asare, Bryan Toro and Russell Brown, while goalkeeper Andrej Borak turned in a disciplined performance, denying four of five shots.
Russell Brown, who has already tallied two goals in just 59 minutes of action, leads the scoring chart, while Bryan Toro’s two assists underscore his playmaking role. Goalkeeper Andrej Borak has featured every minute this campaign and boasts a goals‑against average of 0.50, providing a steady backbone between the posts.
Dartmouth, meanwhile, brings a 3‑8‑3 record from the previous season and will rely on the return of top scorer Eidur Baldvinsson, who contributed four goals in 2025, as well as Olly Spicer, who earned second‑team All‑Ivy honors last year. The Green Knights hope to leverage that experience against a Boston College side that has won three of the last five meetings.
Historical Edge and Future Challenges
Historically, the Eagles hold a 10‑9‑3 overall edge over the Green Knights, including a 6‑3‑1 record at home, and they captured a 2‑0 victory on August 30, 2024, with goals from Ask Ekeland and Moritz Gundelach. The upcoming contest offers Boston College a chance to string together two straight wins before they travel to Virginia for a Friday night showdown in Charlottesville, a game that will be streamed live on ACCNX.
Looking Ahead to Virginia
The Eagles’ schedule does not pause after the Dartmouth fixture; next Friday they will test themselves against the Cavaliers in Charlottesville, a venue where the atmosphere promises to be electric. A win would not only extend their early‑season momentum but also solidify their positioning as a contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference.