RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The UW-River Falls men's soccer team won 3-1 over Crown College during the program's first ever varsity game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at Smith Stadium on Ramer Field.

Freshman forward Landon Christiansen, a local product from Somerset, Wis., fittingly scored the first goal in program history, capitalizing on a breakaway opportunity off a clearance from teammate Ben Harris. 

Leading 1-0 heading into the second half, Christiansen followed up with a penalty kick goal at the 64th minute, and another almost 10 minutes later. Crown broke the shutout late in regulation.
 

While the shots were knotted at 15 apiece, UWRF led 8-6 in shots on target and 7-4 in corner kicks. A physical game led to eight total yellow cards.

Veteran goalkeeper Carson Galla, a graduate student transfer from Lakeland University, made the start in net and totaled five saves. He was relieved in the second half by Alvaro Boned.

Presenting ... the FIRST GOAL in @UWRFMensSoccer history!

Landon Christiansen's first of 3⃣ goals on the day led the Falcons to a 3-1 win over Crown College.#FFT pic.twitter.com/QegrE5mbYe

— UW-River Falls Athletics (@UWRFFalcons) August 31, 2024

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