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Denver Moves Up to No. 2 in Top Drawer Soccer Top-25

Pioneers take on SMU tonight at 6 p.m. MT

DENVER – Following the University of Denver men's soccer team's 3-2 victory over nationally ranked Washington last Thursday, the Pioneers have moved up three spots to No. 2 in the Top Drawer Soccer Top-25. [19/2] Denver will be in action tonight as the Pioneers head to [RV/-] SMU for their first road match of the 2018 campaign.
 
Senior striker Andre Shinyashiki (Sao Paulo, Brazil) finished his fourth goal of the early season in the side netting in the 103rd minute to send the then- [19/5] Pioneers past then-[3/18] Washington 3-2 in extra time on Thursday night at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium.
 
Senior transfer Moshe Perez (Shim'a, Israel) was involved in all three goals for the Pioneers, playing a free kick into a dangerous area on the Denver breakthrough, scoring the 77th minute equalizer to bring DU level after trailing 2-1, and slipping in senior winger Kenny Akamatsu (Niigata, Japan) in the 103rd minute to setup the Shinyashiki winner.
 
UP NEXT:
The Pioneers will hit the road for the only time in the first seven matches of the 2018 season on Monday as Denver takes on SMU. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MT.
 
TICKETS:
Season tickets for the 2018 Denver men's and women's soccer season are just $55 dollars, and can be purchased here. Single-game tickets for the 2018 Denver men's soccer season are also on sale, and can be purchased here.
 
PIONEER MOVEMENT: Fans interested in making a donation to the men's soccer program can do so by clicking here. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.  
 
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Players Mentioned

Kenny Akamatsu

#26 Kenny Akamatsu

Midfielder
5' 9"
Senior
Mitsubishi Yowa Soccer Club
Moshe Perez

#12 Moshe Perez

Midfielder
5' 8"
Senior
Beitar Jerusalem
Andre Shinyashiki

#9 Andre Shinyashiki

Forward
5' 9"
Senior
Pequeninos do Jockey

Players Mentioned

Kenny Akamatsu

#26 Kenny Akamatsu

5' 9"
Senior
Mitsubishi Yowa Soccer Club
Midfielder
Moshe Perez

#12 Moshe Perez

5' 8"
Senior
Beitar Jerusalem
Midfielder
Andre Shinyashiki

#9 Andre Shinyashiki

5' 9"
Senior
Pequeninos do Jockey
Forward