Syracuse University will welcome the Clemson Tigers to the ACC Soccer Stadium on September 4 for the conference opener, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
The two programs have a storied history, having met 17 times with the series deadlocked at six wins apiece and five draws, while Clemson edged a 6‑1 victory in South Carolina on October 25, 2024.
Syracuse enters the match riding a three‑game stretch that includes back‑to‑back wins over Loyola and Iona, pushing their record to 3‑1 and showcasing depth across the roster.
Among the Orange’s standouts, junior goalkeeper Kyle Jansen has posted a 1.33 goals‑against average over his three starts, while forward Bryson Rodriguez has been pivotal, contributing six points—including two goals and two assists—in the last two outings.
Syracuse’s goal‑scoring mantle is shared, with Jordan Grey, Pedro Gulli and Rodriguez each finding the net twice this season, and the team has seen contributions from 13 different players, underscoring a balanced attack.
Clemson, currently ranked 18th in the United Soccer Coaches poll, brings junior forward Ransford Gyan into the spotlight after a hat‑trick against UCF that lifted his season tally to five goals, while sophomore Xander Sevian earned ACC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his two‑goal, one‑assist performance in week one.
The contest will be televised live on ACCN+, giving fans nationwide a chance to follow the early‑season showdown.