Soccer

September 23, 2021

Gauchos Fall to Loyola Marymount University in Third Consecutive Double Overtime

By Jacob Davis

Friday’s match was a disappointing one, as the Gauchos lost on a set piece in double overtime. This is their fourth game of the season that was decided within the second half of extra time, in which they have a 1-2-1 r...

September 23, 2021

Women’s Soccer Comes Out on Top in Close Match

By Ethan Gardner

The UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory last Sunday, against a solid University of San Diego side with a strong defense. This helped break a 5-game streak without a win, signifying a ...

September 14, 2021

Gauchos Split Last Two Games Against Colgate and Stanford

By Jacob Davis

The Gauchos took their first loss of the season last Monday against a nationally ranked Stanford, with the team struggling in the first half being outshot 10 to 1.

August 30, 2021

Men’s Soccer Back with a Bang

By Garret Harcourt

UC Santa Barbara men’s soccer is riding into this season off some recent success they are hoping to translate to this year’s team.

May 5, 2021

Gauchos Hold Off Late Matador Resurgence in Home Win

By Jacob Davis

The Gauchos came out in the first half in good form, stringing together effective passes on quick breaks to dismantle the Matador defense

April 20, 2021

Gauchos Win Blue-Green Rivalry Game in Energetic Late Comeback

By Jacob Davis

With the shooting capabilities from the likes of Muntari, the Gauchos look to be in a decent position.

November 16, 2020

Oil Clasico: Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s Football Proxy War

By Vir Pathak

By being associated with a newly successful team, ruling Gulf families hope to rid themselves of their damaging track record

September 22, 2020

With World Cup Qualifying on the Horizon, How Does the USMNT Stack Up?

By Brandon Victor

On paper, this American squad features more than enough talent to qualify for the 2022 world cup — and potentially even make a splash in the tournament

July 22, 2020

From Europe to England: How Liverpool Finally Ended Their 30-Year Title Drought

By Nicholas DiPierro

So while the English Premier League records read 13-1 in titles, the truth is that Liverpool now find themselves just a single title away from tying United’s all-time record of 20.

June 28, 2020

After Years of Disaster, Rejuvenated Manchester United Shows Signs of Life

By Brandon Victor

Wednesday’s performance was a blueprint to future success for Manchester United.

April 22, 2020

It’s (Maybe) Back: What To Watch for in the Bundesliga

By Brandon Victor

Here's what to watch for when the Bundesliga returns — which could happen as early as May.

December 8, 2019

UCSB Men’s Soccer Falls Just Short of College Cup Berth

By Omar Hernandez

The Gauchos lost 1-0 to the No. 4 Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament.

December 6, 2019

UCSB Visits No.4 Wake Forest in Elite 8 Round of the NCAA Tournament

By Richard Benites

With No. 4 Wake Forest up next, UCSB is only a win away from securing a spot at the Final Four in Cary, N.C.

December 3, 2019

UCSB Advances to Elite Eight in Double-Overtime Thriller

By Omar Hernandez

UCSB set the tone of the match early on with a physical style of play that seemed to throw the Hoosiers off their game.

November 30, 2019

UCSB Travels to No. 5 Indiana for NCAA Tournament’s Round of 16

By Richard Benites

Depending on the results from the round of 16, either UCSB or Indiana will face off against the winner of the Michigan and Wake Forest game in the quarterfinals.