WASHINGTON (August 23, 2025) – Howard University men's soccer team gears up for its 2025 home opener Sunday (August 24), welcoming San Diego State University (SDSU) to Greene Stadium in D.C. Kickoff is set for noon and the match will be live streamed on NEC Front Row.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Bison Nation can follow all the action via
NEC Front Row and/or
Live Stats.
MATCHUP PREVIEW
SERIES HISTORY
Sunday marks the first-ever meeting between Howard and SDSU.
HOWARD
HU (0-1) returns home after a competitive season opener on the road against UNC Asheville.
Despite an early 2-0 deficit, the Bison battled back late.
Sophomore forward
Daniil Kaban (Kharkiv, Ukraine) netted Howard's lone goal just seconds after subbing back in with eight minutes remaining, 2-1, assisted by junior midfielder
Onarae Rice (Greenville, S.C.).
Redshirt freshman
Naim Robinson (Detroit) led the Bison with two shot attempts in his collegiate debut while junior goalkeeper
Ireal Wyze-Daly (Ontario, Canada) posted a pair of saves.
Howard limited UNC Asheville to just six shots in the first half and nine more after the break in a defensively gritty performance.
Bison head coach
Phillip Gyau, now in his 11
th season, highlighted the team's speed and athleticism as a strength this year with young talent like Robinson,
Zach Simmons (Rockwall, Texas) and Yale grad transfer
Justin Harris (Ypsilanti, Mich.) expected to take on bigger roles following the graduation of key scorers
Mason Christian,
Bryson Baker and
Peter Gansallo.
SAN DIEGO STATE
The Aztecs enter the 2025 campaign looking to bounce back from a challenging 2024
season.
Opening night (Aug. 21), SDSU fell on the road at No. 17 Virginia, 2-0.
Howard's backline will be tested by SDSU's high-pressing offense and physical midfield.
LAST TIMEOUT
On Aug. 21, HU dropped a narrow 2-1 decision at UNC Asheville in its season opener. Kaban provided the late spark, but the early goals proved too much to overcome.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Next up, the Bison travel to Annapolis, Md., Friday (Aug. 29) to face Navy. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., live on ESPN+.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
