Boston University’s men’s soccer team will host Northeastern on Friday night at Parsons Field in Brookline, Massachusetts, beginning a season‑opening road trip that opens with a 1‑0 defeat to UCF in Orlando.
Senior goalkeeper Ben Alexander kept the Terriers in the game with four saves, while a cadre of freshmen — Chinelo Robinson, Kaelen Kunar, Jonah Greenblatt, Ryan Ghajar, Guillem Vila Ametller and Jacob Kobane — made their collegiate debuts, the latter earning his first career start.
Northeastern, fresh off a 5‑0 victory over Holy Cross, is riding the momentum of a home opener that also featured a 12‑9 win over Stonehill, and holds a 22‑11‑4 edge in the all‑time series, though BU has not beaten the Huskies since 2021.
A win would mark BU’s first triumph of the campaign, end a three‑year winless streak against Northeastern, and restore confidence at Parsons Field, a venue where the last victory dates back to September 2014.
The road trip will continue on Monday, August 31, when the Terriers travel to Providence, Rhode Island, for a 7 p.m. showdown that could further shape their early season narrative.
What a Win Would Mean
Beyond the scoreboard, a victory would underscore the impact of new talent and the steady hands of Alexander, while also reinforcing BU’s historic edge over Providence, a record that includes a 2‑2‑3 road slate.