FIU men’s soccer earned a point in a 2-2 American Conference draw against UAB on Sunday night at Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium in Miami. The result extended FIU’s unbeaten streak to six consecutive matches and its home unbeaten streak to eight matches dating back to 2025. FIU moved to 6-3-3 overall and 1-1-2 in conference play, while UAB moved to 4-3-4 overall and 1-1-2 in the American Conference.
FIU Takes the Lead Twice
Florida International University Athletics took a 1-0 lead in the 41st minute when defender Alfonso Gilleard-Soriano scored off an assist from midfielder Martin Piedeleu. The assist was Piedeleu’s third of the season. UAB later leveled the match when Lucas Nordin scored with an assist from Lucas Rizzo.
FIU regained the lead in the 52nd minute when forward Owen Barnett scored off an assist from midfielder Miquel Gelabert. Barnett scored in consecutive matches, and Gelabert also recorded three shots. UAB responded when Rizzo scored with an assist from Humphrey Doh to make it 2-2.
Neither team scored again, leaving the teams with a draw. FIU finished with a 17-16 advantage in shots and put nine attempts on goal compared with five for UAB. The Panthers also held UAB to one shot on goal in the opening half.
Panthers Hold Statistical Edge
Santi Possu led FIU with four shots, including three on goal, while Gelabert recorded three shots. Gilleard-Soriano scored on his lone attempt, and Barnett scored on two shots. Nigel Van Haveren played all 90 minutes and made three saves.
The result preserved FIU’s six-match unbeaten streak and extended its home unbeaten run to eight matches. The Panthers will carry a 1-1-2 American Conference record into their next match. FIU’s overall record now stands at 6-3-3.
What Comes Next
FIU will play No. 17 Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at Jen Gaber Field. The American Conference match will be streamed on ESPN+. FIU will enter the contest after extending both its overall unbeaten streak and its home unbeaten streak.
The 2026 FIU men’s soccer season is presented by Baptist Health, the official sports medicine provider of FIU Athletics.
FSB Take
FIU’s 2-2 draw with UAB extended its unbeaten streak to six matches and its home unbeaten streak to eight matches dating back to 2025. Gilleard-Soriano and Barnett gave the Panthers the lead twice, but Rizzo’s equalizer left FIU with one point.
The Panthers will next face No. 17 Charlotte on Oct. 17 at Jen Gaber Field. FIU enters that American Conference match at 1-1-2 in league play.
Source: Original report