
Panthers Drop Top‑10 Clash at Maryland
High Point University’s ninth‑ranked men’s soccer team fell 1‑0 to fourth‑ranked Maryland in a tightly contested match at College Park, with a late strike deciding the contest.
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High Point University’s ninth‑ranked men’s soccer team fell 1‑0 to fourth‑ranked Maryland in a tightly contested match at College Park, with a late strike deciding the contest.

Maryland secured a 3-2 home win over New Haven, highlighted by a four‑goal burst after halftime and a 17‑match unbeaten streak.

The Terps secured a 2-1 victory against Pitt in their 2026 season opener, driven by freshman forward Said El Eyssami’s two goals and the first‑team debuts of Rodrigo Neri and Franklin Affanyi.

The Maryland Terps men’s soccer program is preparing for the 2026 season under head coach Sasho Cirovski, seeking a fourth national championship after a strong 2025 campaign.

After a heartbreaking NCAA quarterfinal loss, the Terps reshape their roster with returning All‑Big Ten stars and promising newcomers, targeting a Big Ten crown, tournament victory and the ultimate NCAA championship.

The Terrapins have added 13 new faces, including five transfers and eight freshmen, to shore up positions and inject depth as they chase another NCAA tournament berth

The Terps welcome a 13‑player class spanning four continents, featuring standout recruits from Ghana, Uganda, France, Canada, Panama and the United States, aiming to elevate competitiveness and locker‑room standards.