Soccer

October 1, 2015

Big West Opening Weekend: Time For Business

By Michael Jorgenson

Despite clinching No. 1 seeds and first-round byes in the Big West Tournament the past two seasons, the UCSB men’s soccer team was knocked out in its postseason opener at home on both occasions. For a team hungry to wi...

September 28, 2015

Men’s Soccer Splits Pair of Home Games to End Non-Conference Play

By Michael Jorgenson

Two days after a frustrating 2-0 loss to No. 9 Akron, the Gauchos enjoy their second four-goal outing in a week with a 4-0 win over USD.

September 28, 2015

Women’s Soccer Gradually Heating Up, Prepare for Conference Opener at Hawai’i

By Elliot Thornton

Santa Barbara managed to prevail for the 1-0 victory over Pacific. The Gauchos' stout defense allowed just one shot attempt by the Tigers. Preparing for its Big West opener at Hawai'i this Thursday (10/1), UCSB women's s...

September 24, 2015

UCSB Picks Up First Ever Win at UCLA, Faces No. 9 Akron and San Diego at Home

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB pulled off a historic win over UCLA on Monday and now shifts its focus to a two-game home stand this weekend to close out non-conference play.

September 24, 2015

Gauchos Bounce Back After Loss to Dayton

By Elliot Thornton

After Dayton defeated UCSB 2-1 this past Sunday, ending a five-game winning streak, the Gauchos bounced back with their third shutout of the season, winning 3-0 on the road at CSU Bakersfield.

September 21, 2015

UCSB Handles College of Charleston at Home, Travels to UCLA Tonight

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos took down College of Charleston 3-1 in their quick return to Harder Stadium, but they will now face a much tougher test on the road against UCLA tonight

September 17, 2015

Familiar Start for Men’s Soccer

By Michael Jorgenson

After its second consecutive 2-2-1 start to the season, the UCSB men's soccer team looks poised to finish with the No. 1 seed in the Big West once again. Here's a recap of how the Gauchos have performed through five game...

September 17, 2015

UCSB Hot Out of the Gates

By Elliot Thornton

Although the Gauchos lost their first two games of the season, their offense has caught fire in the month of September. Santa Barbara has outscored opponents 12-3 during its current four-game winning streak.

September 8, 2015

UCSB Women’s Soccer Heats Up During Return To Harder

By Elliot Thornton

Gauchos' end winless streak with back-to-back victories in Harder Stadium

September 3, 2015

Gauchos Head to Albuquerque to Face First Road Test

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB looks to continue its hot start as it heads on its first road trip of the season

September 3, 2015

UCSB Looks to Break Into Win Column Against Texas, Sac. St.

By Elliot Thornton

The Gauchos end their three-game home stand with games on Friday and Sunday at Harder Stadium

August 30, 2015

Double-Overtime Showdown Concludes With Tie

By Elliot Thornton

UCSB and San Jose State battle it out in extra minutes

August 29, 2015

Men’s Soccer Enjoys Perfect Start to Season With 1-0 Win Over No. 8 Stanford

By Michael Jorgenson

A goal from Nick DePuy set UCSB up for its first win over Stanford since 2004

August 28, 2015

Soccer Season Kicks Off With Home Match Against No. 8 Stanford

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos look to get their 2015 campaign off on a good note against a strong Stanford team

August 27, 2015

UCSB Determined To End Winning Drought

By Elliot Thornton

Gauchos and Spartans' set for Friday showdown at Harder Stadium

August 24, 2015

LA vs. NYC: “British Invasion” Symbolizes New Era and Rise of MLS

By Michael Jorgenson

Sports editor Michael Jorgenson takes a look at the rising culture of soccer in America