Freshmen shine as No. 4 Maryland soccer tops No. 7 Wisconsin 1-0

On September 23, 2026, No. 4 Maryland men’s soccer secured a 1-0 victory over then-No. 7 Wisconsin. Freshman Said El Eyssami scored the decisive goal in the 49th minute, contributing to the team's third win against a top-10 opponent this season. Fellow freshmen Rodrigo Neri and Franklin Affanyi also played significant roles, demonstrating the impact of the team's new talent. Coach Sasho Cirovski praised the trio for their ability to perform well above their age, highlighting their development and contributions. Maryland will face several ranked opponents in their upcoming Big Ten schedule, including No. 2 Indiana and No. 11 Michigan State.

• 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Freshman trio drives No. 4 Maryland men’s soccer into conference play