Florida Gulf Coast University's men's soccer team will face College of Charleston on Sunday at 7 p.m. after suffering a 3-1 loss to Georgia Southern in their season opener. Despite leading in shot attempts (9-6) during the second half, FGCU's yellow cards played a crucial role in the defeat, with one leading to Georgia Southern's final goal. Aron Martinez scored FGCU鈥檚 only goal from a penalty kick. The Eagles experienced significant turnover, losing 81.3% of their minutes played from the previous season, while Charleston comes off a 1-1 draw against Davidson. The historical matchup favors Charleston, having won their only prior encounter in 2009.

By the Numbers
  • FGCU lost 3-1 against Georgia Southern despite outshooting them 9-6 in the second half.
  • The Eagles lost the fifth-most percentage of minutes (81.3%) in NCAA Division I men's soccer from 2025 to 2026.
State of Play
  • FGCU's roster underwent significant changes, with 81.3% of 2025's playing time gone.
  • Charleston is coming off a 1-1 tie and aims to secure a win against FGCU.
What's Next

FGCU hopes to rebound from their loss as they continue their road trip, aiming for a strong performance against Charleston, who also seeks a win after a draw in their opener. The dynamics of both teams suggest a closely contested match.

Bottom Line

As FGCU looks to regroup, the match against Charleston will be a critical test for the Eagles' young roster to demonstrate growth amidst player turnover.