Soccer

August 25, 2016

Welcome to Soccer Heaven

By Sean White

"Soccer Heaven" has returned to Harder Stadium! Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming season for the UCSB men's soccer team.

August 25, 2016

UCSB Set to Face St. Mary’s in Home Opener

By Antonia Bird

Coming off a road victory, the Gauchos are feeling good and will face St. Mary's in their home opener this Friday.

August 22, 2016

Ball’s Hat Trick Lifts Gauchos to Perfect Start

By Antonia Bird

Junior Forward Amanda Ball scored three goals in the Gauchos season opener against Fresno State to help carry the team to a 3-2 victory in double OT.

August 20, 2016

No. 13 Gauchos Gear Up for Beginning of Season, Host Westmont

By Sean White

Despite being a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the UCSB men's soccer team managed to reach the Sweet 16 for the seventh time in program history and for the first time since 2011. With the offseason over now, the Gau...

August 19, 2016

UCSB Ready to Ascend to New Heights, Kicks Off Season at Fresno State

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos are ready to build off the success of last years' 13 win season when they open the season today against the Bulldogs.

January 28, 2016

An Evening With Carli Lloyd: FIFA World Player of the Year

By Michael Jorgenson

It's been a magical year for Carli Lloyd, who traveled to the Arlington Theater in downtown Santa Barbara this week to give fans a glimpse into her life and teach them what it takes to compete at the highest level of wor...

November 30, 2015

Gauchos Strike First, But No. 2 Clemson Pulls Off Late Sweet Sixteen Winner

By Michael Jorgenson

The No. 15 seed UCSB men's soccer team's NCAA Tournament run fell just short in the Sweet Sixteen at No. 2 Clemson.

November 27, 2015

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: Gauchos Travel to No. 2 Clemson

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB takes the No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament across the country to face the No. 2 seed Clemson Tigers as it looks to prolong its postseason and search for its first NCAA Champoinship since 2006.

November 23, 2015

Jome’s Right-Footed Strike in OT Sends No. 19 UCSB to Sweet 16

By Michael Jorgenson

With his third goal of the year in the 93rd minute, Ismaila Jome gives the Gauchos their first NCAA Tournament win since 2011 and sends them to the third round to face No. 2 Clemson.

November 16, 2015

Valiant Effort from No. 15 UCSB Falls Short in Big West Championship

By Michael Jorgenson

Playing in their first Big West final since 2011, the Gauchos fell 1-0 to Cal State Fullerton despite a 22-6 advantage in shots.

November 12, 2015

Late Goal Springs No. 17 UCSB to Big West Final

By Michael Jorgenson

After defeating UC Davis for the third time in 2015, the Gauchos will play in their first Big West Tournament Championship since 2011 this Saturday against Cal State Fullerton.

November 10, 2015

Big West Tournament Semis: Time to Shine

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos haven't won a postseason game since 2011, but will have a great shot tomorrow at home against a UC Davis team they went 2-0 against in the regular season.

November 9, 2015

Burkenroad Hat Trick Sinks Gauchos in First Round of Big West Tournament

By Elliot Thornton

Despite taking a 2-1 lead into halftime, UCSB faltered as it couldn't find a way to keep Fullerton off the board in the second half.

November 5, 2015

Gauchos Head into Postseason with No. 2 Seed

By Elliot Thornton

For the first time since 2009, the UCSB women's soccer team will compete in the Big West Tournament. In order for the Gauchos to bring the conference cup to UCSB, they must surpass Cal State Fullerton first.

November 1, 2015

UCSB Sneaks Past CSFU With 1-0 Victory, Come Up Short in Overtime at CSUN

By Elliot Thornton

After a critical 1-0 win over Cal State Fullerton on Thursday, it was an admirable comeback attempt by UCSB's women's soccer team in its 4-3 loss to Cal State Northridge.