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JWU (Providence) JWU (3-2-8, 2-2-4)
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Western New England Rolls Past Johnson & Wales, 4-0

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 17, 2026) — The Western New England University men's soccer team delivered a commanding performance Saturday afternoon at Suprenant Field, defeating Johnson & Wales University, 4-0, behind two first-half goals and two more after the break. The Golden Bears controlled the attacking opportunities throughout the contest, while Brady Suomala capped the scoring with his first career collegiate goal in the closing minutes.

Records:

  • Western New England: 4-5-5 (3-2-2 CNE)

  • Johnson & Wales: 3-2-8 (2-2-4 CNE)

How It Happened:

First Half

  • Western New England looked to establish its attacking presence early, earning a corner kick in the sixth minute and producing its first shot in the 11th minute when Owen Dieterle sent an attempt wide. The Golden Bears continued to push forward, while goalkeeper Brendan L'Italien handled Johnson & Wales' first shot on target in the 13th minute, turning aside Chad Parente's attempt.

  • The Golden Bears generated additional chances as the half progressed, with Andrew Macca putting a shot wide in the 19th minute before Tyler Lewis and Jacob Dounetos each tested the Wildcats' defensive coverage with attempts in the following minutes. WNE continued to build pressure and earn opportunities in the attacking third.

  • Johnson & Wales received a yellow card in the 22nd minute. Western New England continued to work for an opening, and Cole Casinghino entered the match in the 27th minute before recording a shot that went wide shortly afterward.

  • The breakthrough arrived in the 30th minute. Following a pair of corner kicks, Casinghino found the back of the net at 29:36, finishing a scoring sequence assisted by Grayson Haskins and Ben Riley to give Western New England a 1-0 lead.

  • The Golden Bears doubled their advantage less than two minutes later. At 31:26, Riley scored off an assist from Casinghino, turning the home side's growing pressure into a 2-0 cushion. The goal followed a sequence that included an attempt by Haskins and a Casinghino shot saved by Johnson & Wales goalkeeper William Slayton.

  • Western New England maintained its two-goal lead through the remainder of the half, continuing to create opportunities and earn another corner kick in the 33rd minute. The Golden Bears entered halftime with a 2-0 advantage and a 9-2 edge in shots, having put Johnson & Wales under sustained pressure during the closing stages of the half.

Second Half

  • Western New England carried its advantage into the second half and continued to look for opportunities to extend the lead. After an offside call in the 49th minute, the Golden Bears maintained their defensive shape while limiting the Wildcats' ability to build a sustained attack.

  • The Golden Bears began creating more chances as the half progressed, with Evan Schultz sending a shot wide in the 60th minute. WNE continued to generate opportunities through Macca and Matty Leonard, whose attempt in the 67th minute required a team save from Johnson & Wales before Dieterle struck the woodwork shortly afterward.

  • Western New England extended its lead to 3-0 in the 70th minute when Lewis converted a penalty kick at 69:03. The goal gave the Golden Bears further separation after a stretch of attacking pressure and left Johnson & Wales needing three goals in the final 21 minutes to get back into the contest.

  • Johnson & Wales looked to respond, earning its only corner kick of the afternoon in the 71st minute. The Wildcats also recorded attempts from Ousmane Toure and Anthonie Hernandez, but neither found the target as Western New England maintained its defensive control.

  • The Golden Bears continued to threaten late, with Junior Beyoko putting a shot on target in the 85th minute that Slayton saved. Western New England's attacking effort soon produced another goal, as Ben Riley and Beyoko combined to set up Suomala, who scored at 85:28 for his first career collegiate goal and a 4-0 lead.

  • Western New England closed out the contest without allowing a goal, with Miles Lanier entering for L'Italien in the 85th minute. The Golden Bears finished with an 18-5 advantage in shots and a 7-1 edge in shots on goal, completing the shutout victory at Suprenant Field.

Key Performances

  • Cole Casinghino scored the opening goal and assisted Riley's second goal, contributing directly to both first-half scores.

  • Ben Riley recorded a goal and two assists, playing a part in three of the Golden Bears' four goals.

  • Tyler Lewis added a goal from the penalty spot, extending WNE's lead to three in the second half.

  • Brady Suomala scored his first career collegiate goal in the 86th minute, finishing the scoring sequence assisted by Beyoko and Riley.

  • Brendan L'Italien played 84:54 in goal and made one save, helping the Golden Bears secure the shutout before Miles Lanier entered for the final minutes.

Up Next:

The Golden Bears return to Suprenant Field on Wednesday, October 21, when they host the Gordon College Fighting Scots in a 3:30 p.m. contest.

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