Men’s Soccer Takes Down Seattle, 2-1

Sunday, August 24

Chapel Hill, N.C.

7:30 PM

North Carolina

2-0-0, 0-0-0

Seattle

0-2-0, 0-0-0

Seattle U

North Carolina

Photo by: NATE SKVORETZ

August 24, 2025 | Men's Soccer

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The University of North Carolina men's soccer program defeated Seattle 2-1 on Sunday night in the first ever meeting between the two schools. For the second time this season, the Tar Heels fell behind 1-0 before rallying to win.

The Tar Heels improved to (2-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC), while the Redhawks moved to 0-2-0 (0-0-0 WCC).

How It Happened

Carolina had a fantastic chance in the first minute of the match with Andrew Czech breaking free from the Seattle defense, but he was unable to score.
Seattle opened the scoring on a goal by Edgar Leon in the 23rd minute.
The Tar Heels ratcheted up their intensity after falling behind 1-0. Nacho Abeal created a scoring chance and was taken down in the penalty box and the Heels were awarded a penalty kick. Abeal converted the penalty kick to tie the game.
The match remained tied at 1-1 entering halftime.
Carolina continued its relentless pressure in the second half and found the go-ahead goal in the 65th minute when Gabriel Bracken Serra tapped a deflected ball into the back of the net.
The Tar Heel defense held strong after taking the lead to secure the 2-1 victory.

Inside the Box Score

Andrew Cordes was strong in net, making two saves.
Six Tar Heels outfield players (Dylan Kropp, Immanuel Mathe, Nacho Abeal, Luca Nikolai, Callum Frogson, and Jack Sandmeyer) played the full 90 minutes.
The Tar Heels outshot Seattle 13-5 overall and 6-3 with shots on goal.

Tar Heel Tidbits

This was the first match-up between the two programs.
The Tar Heels have started the season 2-0-0 nine times in Coach Somoano's 15 years at the helm.
Nacho Abeal scored his 13th career goal.
Gabriel Bracken Serra scored his 14th career goal and his fifth game-winning goal.

Up Next
North Carolina will host Evansville at Dorrance Field on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. This will be the third match-up between the Tar Heels and Aces with Carolina holding a 2-0-0 advantage.

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