Northwestern men's soccer holds on for win against Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Northwestern men's soccer secured a 1-0 victory over Michigan on September 26, 2026, despite playing with ten men for an extended period. A deft chip from Peter Riesz put Northwestern ahead early, and the team managed to maintain its lead through disciplined defensive play, successfully executing their game plan. Coach Payne praised the squad's performance, highlighting the importance of pressure and coverage. This win marks only the second victory for Northwestern against Michigan in their last 12 meetings, boosting their position in the conference standings as they eye a possible B1G tournament bid.
- •Peter Riesz scores to give Northwestern a 1-0 lead.
- •Andrew Johnson is sent off with a red card in the first half.
- •Northwestern maintained a strong defensive performance for over an hour.
- •Coach Payne commended the team's disciplined execution of their strategy.
- •Northwestern is currently fourth in the conference standings.
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