In a soccer team that has a player tied for second nationally in goals, it’s easy to overlook the other key cogs that keep the machine running smoothly.
Injuries, penalties, and special team mishaps overruled any benefit mother nature and a stifling Panther’s defense provided to FIU in a game that ended 28-21 in favor of the Louisville Cardinals.
After reeling off five consecutive wins to start the season, the FIU men’s soccer team saw their perfect record come to an end with a loss to Furman on Sept. 14 and a draw against University of Missouri - Kansas City on Sept. 16.
While the Panthers went to Orlando feeling like they were going to leave with the matchup in their favor 2-0, they were sent back home with their tail between their legs in a 33-20 loss to the Knights.
