Arcadia Men's Soccer Tops King's, Advances to First MAC Freedom Title Game

The Knights will play for their first MAC Freedom Title in program history.

11/5/2026 9:34:00 PM

Story Courtesy of Arcadia Athletics

GLENSIDE, Pa. – For the first time since 2009, the second-seeded Arcadia men's soccer team is headed to a conference championship game after earning a 2-0 victory over No. 3 King's (Pa.) in the MAC Freedom Championship Semifinals on Thursday night at Jean Lenox West Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Arcadia opened the scoring in the first half as Juan Pozo fired a strike from 18 yards out into the back of the net to give the Knights a 1-0 advantage.

  • King's looked to respond late in the opening half, generating several scoring opportunities, but the Arcadia's backline held firm to maintain its one-goal lead heading into halftime.

  • The Monarchs threatened early in the second half, nearly finding the equalizer in the 48th minute, but Randy Heidorn came up with a leaping save to keep the Knights in front.

  • King's continued to apply pressure in the 61st minute, but Heidorn once again denied the visitors with another diving save to preserve Arcadia's advantage.

  • The Knights extended their lead in the 80th minute after earning a penalty kick. Alex Chyzowych stepped up and calmly converted from the spot to give Arcadia a 2-0 lead, securing the semifinal victory and sending the Knights to the MAC Freedom Championship.

KNIGHT LEADERS

  • Shots: Scott Jordan (1), Juan Pozo (1), Alex Chyzowych (1)

  • Shots on Goal: Scott Jordan (1), Juan Pozo (1), Alex Chyzowych (1)

  • Saves: Randy Heidorn (4)

KNIGHT NOTES

  • Arcadia advances to its first conference championship game since 2009, when the Knights fell to Messiah in the MAC Commonwealth Championship.

  • The Knights will host No. 4 Stevens, the five-time defending MAC Freedom Champion, in the championship game.

  • Arcadia is seeking its first MAC Freedom Championship in program history and its second conference title game appearance.

UP NEXT
The Knights return to action on Saturday, Nov. 7, when they host No. 4 Stevens in the MAC Freedom Championship at Jean Lenox West Field.
Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. as Arcadia looks to capture its first MAC Freedom Championship in program history.