Friday, September 26
College Park, Md.
6 p.m. CT
Northwestern
5-3-1, 1-2-0
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Maryland
6-0-2, 2-0-1
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Northwestern
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Maryland
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Photo by: Allie Mize/Maryland Athletics
Northwestern Falls On The Road At No. 23 Maryland, 4-1
9/26/2025 9:23:00 PM | Men's Soccer
‘Cats back home Monday against Washington on Big Ten Network
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (September 26, 2025) – Peter Riesz netted his third goal of 2025, as Northwestern (5-3-1, 1-2 B1G) dropped a 4-1 decision to No. 23 Maryland (6-0-2, 2-0-1 B1G) this evening at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md.
How It Happened
The Wildcats came out on the front foot, nearly opening the scoring less than a minute in when Joe Suchecki forced a point-blank save from Maryland goalkeeper Laurin Mack. Playing back in his home state, Bryant Mayer made a bid to get Northwestern on the board in the 10th minute, unleashing a screaming blast that rang off the far post.
Maryland struck for a pair of goals across an 84-second span near the half-hour mark. Leon Koehl slotted home from the penalty spot in the 30th minute to make it 1-0, followed by an Albi Ndrenika strike that doubled the Terrapins' advantage, 2-0.
Just six minutes after Ndrenika's goal, Northwestern provided a response as it looked to seize momentum heading into halftime. Italo Addimandi sent a cross from the left side towards the center of the box that was chested down and into the path of Riesz by Omar Jallow. Riesz showed no hesitation, rifling his one-time effort past Mack to trim the Maryland lead to 2-1 at the intermission.
Doug Hainer made a bid to put the 'Cats back on level terms in the 62nd minute, taking aim with a right-footed strike from the edge of the 18-yard box that forced a diving stop out of Mack. Shortly after, Mayer tested the Maryland netminder off a corner kick, but saw his headed effort collected.
Sadam Masereka reestablished a two-goal advantage for the hosts in the 64th minute, converting from six yards out to push the margin to 3-1. The Terrapins went on to add a fourth in the 77th minute en route to extending their season-opening unbeaten run to eight games.
Looking At The Numbers
- Riesz's 37th-minute strike saw him tally his third goal of the season, a total that ranks second on the Wildcat roster.
- Addimandi picked up his second assist of the year on Riesz's goal, while Jallow notched his first helper of the campaign.
- Northwestern finished with advantages in shots (16-15), shots on goal (7-6), and corner kicks (8-4).
- Tonight marked just the second time this season that Maryland has been outshot.
- Josue Hangi finished with three saves in his first action as a Wildcat.
Up Next
Northwestern opens a three-game homestand on Monday, September 29 when it hosts Washington at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in a 7 p.m. CT matchup on Big Ten Network.
How It Happened
The Wildcats came out on the front foot, nearly opening the scoring less than a minute in when Joe Suchecki forced a point-blank save from Maryland goalkeeper Laurin Mack. Playing back in his home state, Bryant Mayer made a bid to get Northwestern on the board in the 10th minute, unleashing a screaming blast that rang off the far post.
Maryland struck for a pair of goals across an 84-second span near the half-hour mark. Leon Koehl slotted home from the penalty spot in the 30th minute to make it 1-0, followed by an Albi Ndrenika strike that doubled the Terrapins' advantage, 2-0.
Just six minutes after Ndrenika's goal, Northwestern provided a response as it looked to seize momentum heading into halftime. Italo Addimandi sent a cross from the left side towards the center of the box that was chested down and into the path of Riesz by Omar Jallow. Riesz showed no hesitation, rifling his one-time effort past Mack to trim the Maryland lead to 2-1 at the intermission.
Doug Hainer made a bid to put the 'Cats back on level terms in the 62nd minute, taking aim with a right-footed strike from the edge of the 18-yard box that forced a diving stop out of Mack. Shortly after, Mayer tested the Maryland netminder off a corner kick, but saw his headed effort collected.
Sadam Masereka reestablished a two-goal advantage for the hosts in the 64th minute, converting from six yards out to push the margin to 3-1. The Terrapins went on to add a fourth in the 77th minute en route to extending their season-opening unbeaten run to eight games.
Looking At The Numbers
- Riesz's 37th-minute strike saw him tally his third goal of the season, a total that ranks second on the Wildcat roster.
- Addimandi picked up his second assist of the year on Riesz's goal, while Jallow notched his first helper of the campaign.
- Northwestern finished with advantages in shots (16-15), shots on goal (7-6), and corner kicks (8-4).
- Tonight marked just the second time this season that Maryland has been outshot.
- Josue Hangi finished with three saves in his first action as a Wildcat.
Up Next
Northwestern opens a three-game homestand on Monday, September 29 when it hosts Washington at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in a 7 p.m. CT matchup on Big Ten Network.
Team Stats
NU
UMD
Goals
1
4
Shots
16
15
Shots on Goal
7
6
Saves
3
6
Corners
8
4
Fouls
7
8
Scoring Plays
Leon Koehl (1)
UMD Leon Koehl PENALTY KICK GOAL.
29:10
Albi Ndrenika (2)
Assisted By: Luca Costabile
GOAL by UMD Ndrenika, Albi Assist by Costabile, Luca.
30:34
Peter Riesz (3)
Assisted By: Italo Addimandi , Omar Jallow
GOAL by NU Riesz, Peter Assist by Addimandi, Italo and Jallow, Omar.
36:41
Sadam Masereka (4)
Assisted By: Luke Van Heukelum , Albi Ndrenika
GOAL by UMD Masereka, Sadam Assist by Van Heukelum, Luke and Ndrenika, Albi.
64:00
0
GOAL by UMD TEAM.
76:54
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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