Gonzaga Bulldogs men's soccer
American college soccer team
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs Men's Soccer program represents Gonzaga University in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. As of the upcoming 2026 season, the Bulldogs play in the Pac-12 Conference, which it will join in July 2026 after having spent more than four decades in the West Coast Conference. The Bulldogs are coached by Chris McGaughey, who was named interim head coach before the 2025 season and had the interim tag removed that November.[2]
| Gonzaga Bulldogs men's soccer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Founded | 1980 | ||
| University | Gonzaga University | ||
| Head coach | Chris McGaughey (1st season) | ||
| Conference | Pac-12 | ||
| Location | Spokane, Washington, US | ||
| Stadium | Gonzaga Soccer Field (capacity: 1,500) | ||
| Nickname | Zags, Bulldogs | ||
| Colors | Navy blue, white, and red[1] | ||
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| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| 2001, 2007 | |||
| Conference regular season championships | |||
| 1997, 1998 | |||
Einar Thorarinsson had from coached the team since he joined them in 1995 from Whitworth College. During his tenure they were transformed from a mediocre team, in 1994 they had gone 2-13-1, into an annual contender for the WCC men's soccer crown. He also led the Zags to their only two NCAA Tournament appearances in 2001 and 2007. He retired in 2017[3]
Players
Current squad
- As of January 16, 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Honors
Notes
- Title shared with Santa Clara University in 1997 and University of San Diego in 1998
