After opening conference play at 1-0, Notre Dame men’s soccer will look to add to its undefeated ACC record and defend home field as it hosts No. The Louisville Cardinals have consistently proven that they are among the best teams in the nation. Similar to Louisville, Notre Dame has also been one of the premier defensive teams in the nation, with only three total goals allowed. Notre Dame has had a well-balanced offensive attack with the season’s seven goals being distributed among five separate players. In 2024, Notre Dame was able to overpower the Cardinals in a 2-1 victory.