GAME PROGRAM

The UMBC men's soccer team opens the 2021 by hosting the Navy Midshipmen on Thurs., Aug. 26 at refurbished Retriever Soccer Park. The opening kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on the America East digital network.

• The UMBC non-conference schedule features three early contests versus local competition. After the opener versus Navy, the Retrievers head down I-95 to take on pre-season No. 26 Maryland (RV) on Sun., Aug. 29. On Tues., Sept. 14, UMBC hosts Mount St. Mary's, renewing a rivalry for the first time since the Mountaineer program was reinstated in 2018.
• Head Coach Pete Caringi, Jr.'s 2020-21 squad featured ten freshmen and all of the eight first-year field players started at least two games. The coaching staff added a pair of graduate transfers and five freshmen to the team, as only three of 26 players have dressed for 25 games or more in the blank-and-gold.
• UMBC posted a mark of 3-4-1 in the spring 2021 season. The Retrievers had an opportunity to secure one of four America East playoff spots in the season finale, but dropped a tough 1-0 decision at NJIT.
• Rising senior goalkeeper Quantrell Jones (Baltimore, Md./Kenwood) produced a brilliant campaign. The three-year starter finished 22nd nationally (tied) in saves per game (4.5), 23rd (tied) in save percentage (81.8) and 51st in goals against average (0.95).
• Rising sophomore forwards Taylor Calheira (Towson, Md./Concordia Prep) and Spencer Hanks (Odenton, Md./Arundel) led the way with two goals each, while rising junior midfielder Ryan Becher (Hummelstown, Pa.) added a goal and an assist.   
• Jones (Second Team), Calheira (All-Rookie Team) and fullback Hans Nesheim (All-Rookie Team) all earned America East post-season honors in the spring.   
• Head Coach Pete Caringi, Jr., enters his 31st campaign at UMBC with a record of 302-190-76. He is ranked 20th amongst active NCAA I coaches with the 302 victories and the most recent mentor to reach the 300-win level (Feb. 23, 2021 vs. GW) and 36th with a winning percentage of 59.9.  
• Associate Head Coach Anthony Adams, '97, begins his 25th season, patrolling the sidelines with his former coach, while former Retriever All-American Pete Caringi III, enters his eighth.  
• UMBC is 11-1-3 in its last 15 season opening games. The lone loss occurred in 2019, when the Retrievers dropped a 2-1 decision to Incarnate Word.

Series Record vs. Navy

• The Mids lead the all-time series, 19-7-4, but UMBC has captured the last two games by identical 2-0 scores in 2017 and 2018. The Retrievers are 4-7-3 in 14 contests versus Navy in Baltimore.
• Jones recorded his first career victory at Navy on Sept. 8, 2018. He only needed to make one first-half save as UMBC scored a goal per half in the 2-0 triumph in Annapolis.

Mids' Preview 

• Navy posted a 4-2-1 record in 2020-21, which included a 2-1 victory at N.C. State in the fall of 2020. They started out at 3-0-0 in Patriot League spring play, but concluded with a pair of losses and a draw.
• Sophomore midfielder David Jackson led the Midshipmen with a pair of goals and two assists in his initial campaign in 2020-21.
• Navy was picked to finish fourth in the 2021 Patriot League preseason poll. Jackson and senior defender Matt Nocita were named to the Patriot League Preseason All-League Team. Additionally, Nocita was recognized as the Patriot League Preseason Defender of the Year.

Up Next

• The Retrievers make the short journey south on I-95 to take on the Maryland Terrapins on Sun., Aug. 29. The opening kick-off at Ludwig Field is slated for 7:30 p.m.