Soccer

August 19, 2018

Gauchos Shut Out Westmont 7-0 in Promising Exhibition Opener

By Brandon Victor

UCSB Men's Soccer got things rolling with a 7-0 blowout exhibition win over Westmont on Saturday.

August 13, 2018

Gauchos Offense Shines in Exhibition Opener Against Westmont

By Jorge Mercado

Shaelan Murison led the way for the UCSB women's soccer team scoring two goals and assisting on another helping to defeat Westmont, 5-1.

July 15, 2018

World Cup 2018: High Expectations, Unpredictability, and Triumph

By Omeed Soltanalipour

Staff Writer Omeed Soltanalipour reflects on the 2018 World Cup, and how its unpredictability made it unique.

June 30, 2018

The 71 Year Old Man With the Cane, Ronaldo/Messi’s Fall, and the New Hero

By Omeed Soltanalipour

With the World Cup in full swing, staff writer Omeed Soltanalipour covers some of the most exciting storylines thus far and gives his predictions for tomorrow's matches.

June 6, 2018

Five Bold Predictions for the 2018 World Cup

By Ryan Hykes

Staff Writer Ryan Hykes brings in a fresh perspective to the 2018 World Cup being held in Russia this summer.

November 30, 2017

UCSB Women’s Club Soccer Shines in Back-to-Back Fashion, Win 7th National Title With 3-0 Win Over Texas

By Spencer Ault

Club athletes may not get the recognition the D-I athletes get on a regular basis, but that doesn't diminish their accolades, especially big ones like National Championships.

November 30, 2017

The Secret Life of Jerseys: An Alum’s Quest to Rep UCSB Men’s Soccer

By Sean White

Life as a Gaucho doesn't last for just four years. Being a Gaucho last for a lifetime. Class of 1995 alum Mike Heid takes us through his journey for a UCSB men's soccer jersey.

November 9, 2017

Inconsistencies Limited the Gauchos’ Potential During its 2017 Campaign

By Omar Hernandez

Missing the Big West postseason for the second consecutive season, the UCSB women's soccer team finds itself with another lackluster finish to the year.

November 3, 2017

A Triumph at Harder: Gauchos Upset by UCR in First Round

By Richard Benites

When all was said and done, the UCSB men's soccer team could really only blame itself following its loss to UCR Wednesday night.

November 1, 2017

Men’s Soccer Hosts UC Riverside in Big West First-Round Bout

By Richard Benites

The UCSB men’s soccer regular season has come to a conclusion and postseason has arrived with a first-round match versus UCR who it beat earlier this year, 3-1.

October 30, 2017

Women’s Soccer Ends Season With 1-1 Tie Versus Blue-Green Rival Cal Poly

By Omar Hernandez

The Gauchos finish the season with a 6-8-5 overall, 2-4-2 conference record. They have now missed the Big West Tournament for the second year in a row.

October 30, 2017

UCSB Drops Season Finale to Blue-Green Rival Cal Poly, Earns No. 2 Seed For Big West Tournament

By Andrew Hernandez

Playing in front of the largest NCAA soccer crowd of the season, the Gauchos were picked apart falling 4-1 in the season finale.

October 26, 2017

Scoreless Draw Ends UCSB’s Hope For Fifth Straight North Division Title

By Richard Benites, Kendra Jackson

Despite losing out on the Division crown, the 0-0 tie against Sac State still clinched a playoff berth for the UCSB men's soccer team.

October 26, 2017

‘Chos Aim to End Season on a Positive Note vs Blue-Green Rival

By Omar Hernandez

Despite not having any playoff implications, the Gauchos will still be looking to knock off their big-time rival Cal Poly.

October 25, 2017

UCSB Attempts Season Sweep Over Sac St. in Final Home Match

By Richard Benites

The Gauchos are hoping to shake a devastating 5-0 loss to UC Davis over the weekend in its home finale versus Sac St Wednesday night.

October 23, 2017

Gauchos Endure Worst Home Loss Since 1998

By Andrew Hernandez

Following its OT win at Sac St. during the week, the UCSB men's soccer team was unable to sustain its momentum in its home match versus UC Davis.