Pitt men’s soccer play Louisville to draw in regular season finale; now face No. 4 Clemson Wednesday to open ACC men’s soccer tournament

Despite controlling play throughout the match, the Pitt men’s soccer team was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against Louisville on Friday evening at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.

With the result, the Panthers (5-6-5, 1-4-3 ACC) extended their unbeaten streak to four matches and earned their first road point of the season. Pitt now awaits its ACC Men’s Soccer Championship seeding and opponent.

The Panthers dictated the tempo from the opening whistle, holding 67 percent of possession and outshooting the Cardinals 14-7.

Senior defender Casper Svendby nearly put Pitt on the board just a minute in, but his low effort was denied by Louisville’s goalkeeper. Junior midfielder Santiago Ferreira stayed active in the attack, firing a pair of shots that missed just off target before halftime.

After the break, Pitt continued to apply pressure. Ferreira tested the Cardinals’ keeper twice in quick succession in the 61st minute, while senior defender Jackson Gilman had a strike moments earlier that was also saved.

Freshman midfielder Grayson Carter had multiple attempts blocked inside the box as the Panthers pressed forward in the closing stages. Louisville’s best opportunity came in the 72nd minute, but junior goalkeeper Jack Moxom made a key stop to preserve the shutout. Moxom finished with two saves to secure his fourth clean sheet of the season.

Key Stats

• Pitt earned seven corner kicks to Louisville’s one.
• The Panthers limited the Cardinals to just two shots on target.
• Pitt played without leading scorer Arnau Vilamitjana.

Up Next

Pitt men’s soccer team will open play in the 2025 ACC Men’s Soccer Championship on Wednesday, Nov. 5, as the No. 13 seed Panthers travel to face fourth-seeded Clemson.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ACCNX.

Need to Know – First Round
No. 13 Pitt (5-6-5, 1-4-3 ACC) at No. 4 Clemson (8-4-3, 4-2-2 ACC)
Wednesday, Nov. 5 – 7:00 p.m. – ACCNX
Clemson, S.C. – Historic Riggs Field

The winner of Wednesday’s match will advance to the quarterfinals to face either No. 5 seed Duke or No. 12 seed Cal.

All 15 conference programs earned a spot in this year’s tournament, which begins with seven first-round matches at campus sites. Quarterfinal action is slated for Sunday, Nov. 9, followed by the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 13, and the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 16.

The semifinals and final will be played at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).