WASHINGTON, DC – The College of Staten Island men's soccer team hits the road Saturday afternoon to face the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC, for an East Coast Conference (ECC) matchup. The Dolphins have battled the Firebirds throughout the five previous meetings between the two teams, but they are looking to bounce back from their 3-1 loss to Mercy with their first-ever victory over UDC.

2025 Meeting Recap:

The Dolphins hosted the Firebirds at Dolphins Soccer Park in October 2025. Both teams were held scoreless through the first half of play, with the Dolphins outshooting the Firebirds 11-9 to hold the offensive advantage. However, the second half featured a shift in momentum as UDC took control offensively, recording seven shots while limiting the Dolphins to two. One of those seven attempts found the back of the net in the 69th minute, securing a 1-0 victory over the Dolphins.

Peterson Larose led the team with four shot attempts, while Matthew Beaton and Koray Arslan recorded two apiece. Carlos Romero Astacio finished the day with six saves.

2026 Dolphins Statistics Overview:

The Dolphins currently hold a 4-5-2 overall record and a 2-2-2 mark in conference play, totaling eight ECC points. Yair Roman continues to lead the team with 12 points on five goals and two assists this season, while Larose follows with eight points on two goals and four assists. Feyisope Osifeso and Dylan Meadows are tied for third on the team with seven points apiece, while Emmanuel Kambouris follows with six points on two goals and two assists.

Romero Astacio has been a mainstay in goal for the Dolphins this season, recording 37 saves through nine appearances.

2026 Firebirds Statistics Overview:

The Firebirds are searching for their first conference victory of the season, holding a 0-3-2 ECC record and a 4-5-4 overall mark. UDC is led by a top scorer with eight points on four goals, followed by another player with six points on two goals and two assists. The Firebirds also have two players who have recorded five points apiece on two goals and one assist. In goal, UDC has relied on a primary goalkeeper who has appeared in and started 12 games, recording 66 saves this season.

Overall Meeting Review:

Saturday afternoon's contest will mark the sixth all-time meeting between the two teams. The Dolphins have battled the Firebirds closely in recent years, going 0-1-2 across the last three meetings, with UDC holding the advantage in that stretch.