Soccer

December 7, 2018

Zips Aim to Continue Decade of Success with a Championship Finish

By Omar Hernandez

Omar Hernandez takes a look back at the long road Akron has had this year on its way to yet another College Cup appearance.

December 7, 2018

Bright Road Ahead as College Cup Returns to “Soccer Heaven”

By Brandon Victor

This week, thousands of fans will pour into Harder Stadium to watch a new NCAA men’s soccer champion be crowned.

December 7, 2018

Akron Hopes for Second Cinderella Finish in ‘Soccer Heaven’

By Jorge Mercado

The last time Akron was in Santa Barbara for a College Cup the Zips won their first title in program history. This year, Akron will hope to repeat its good fortune in more ways than one.

December 7, 2018

Vom Steeg’s Strong Will Brings College Cup Back to a University Campus

By Jorge Mercado

Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg discusses the importance of the College Cup returning to Santa Barbara, not just for the community but for college soccer as well.

November 4, 2018

Women’s Soccer Ends Season With 2-0 Loss Against LBSU in Big West Title Game

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos finish the season with an overall mark of 13-7-1.

November 4, 2018

UCSB Seeks To Win First Big West Title Since 2009

By Jorge Mercado

Long Beach State is all that stands in the way of the UCSB women's soccer team winning its first conference crown since 2009. The match is set to kick-off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 4th.

November 3, 2018

Gauchos Stun Anteaters, Advance to Big West Final

By Max Kelton

The Gauchos came up big on Thursday night to defeat UC Irvine 1-0 and advance to the Big West Championship on Sunday, Nov. 4.

November 1, 2018

UCSB Squanders Home Playoff Game for 2nd Consecutive Season

By Omar Hernandez

The Gauchos once again dropped the first game of the Big West conference at home, this time in penalty kicks against Cal State Fullerton.

November 1, 2018

Together Again, Conteh, Michael, Enjoy Bond Like No Other

By Brandon Victor

Staff writer Brandon Victor captures the unique relationship shared between UCSB men's soccer teammates Rodney Michael and Sahid Conteh.

November 1, 2018

2nd-Seeded Women’s Soccer Set for Big West Tourney

By Max Kelton

After earning the 2nd seed in the Big West Tournament, the Gauchos will head south on Thursday for a first-round match against UC Irvine.

October 29, 2018

Men’s Soccer Seeks First-Round Win in Big West Tournament

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos go into the Big West Tournament with plenty of momentum following their home win against Cal Poly and will face Cal State Fullerton in the first round.

October 29, 2018

The Blue-Green Rivalry Stays Blue as UCSB Takes Down Cal Poly 2-0

By Annika Pearson

The Gauchos finally won a game against their bitter rivals, and maintained a perfect home record, on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over the Mustangs.

October 28, 2018

Lynsee Voss Strikes With Two Late-Goals to Secure the Win

By Sports Editor

The Gauchos now have first place in their reach after a stifling 2-1 defeat over Cal State Northridge.

October 25, 2018

Head Coach Vom Steeg Reflects on Blue-Green Rivalry

By Annika Pearson

As the second game of the Blue-Green rivalry draws closer, staff writer Annika Pearson checked in with Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg to get his thoughts on this historic matchup.

October 25, 2018

Gauchos Host Matadors, Travel to Cal Poly for Final Games of 2018

By Max Kelton

Staff writer Max Kelton explains what the women's soccer team needs to do to find success in their last couple games of the regular season.

October 25, 2018

Interview With the Enemy: Cal Poly Junior Midfielder Diego Alonso

By Omar Hernandez

Sports editor Omar Hernandez sat down with one of the stars of the Cal Poly Mustangs soccer team to talk about his perspective on the Blue-Green rivalry.