Northwestern defeats Maryland 4-0 in Big Ten men’s soccer opener

Northwestern defeated No. 2 Maryland 4-0 on Friday in the Terps' Big Ten season opener on the banks of Lake Michigan. The loss marked a sharp decline for Maryland, which entered the match on a five-game winning streak. The Terps played the majority of the contest without key midfielders Albi Ndrenika and Henry Bernstein, while Leon Koehl exited the match due to injury in the 11th minute. Northwestern capitalized on the depleted Maryland lineup with goals from Peter Riesz, Italo Addimandi, Andrew Millar, and Ethan Nakolo. Head coach Sasho Cirovski cited the roster absences as a primary factor in the defeat and indicated the team must now look to regroup for its next Big Ten appearance. The defeat represents a significant setback for the Terps, who have struggled defensively by allowing at least two goals in each of their last three games.

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