San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer
College men's soccer team
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The San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer team is the men's soccer program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Pac-12 Conference. The team previously played as an affiliate member of the Western Athletic Conference.[1] The team plays its home games at the SDSU Sports Deck.
| San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer | |||
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| Founded | 1968 | ||
| University | San Diego State University | ||
| Head coach | Ryan Hopkins (5th season) | ||
| Conference | Pac-12 | ||
| Location | San Diego, California | ||
| Stadium | SDSU Sports Deck (capacity: 3,000) | ||
| Nickname | Aztecs | ||
| Colors | Scarlet and black | ||
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| NCAA tournament runner-up | |||
| 1987 | |||
| NCAA tournament College Cup | |||
| 1987 | |||
| NCAA tournament Quarterfinals | |||
| 1987 | |||
| NCAA tournament Round of 16 | |||
| 1987 | |||
| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| 1969, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2005, 2006, 2016 | |||
Postseason results
The San Diego State Aztecs have an NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament record of 5–8 through eight appearances.[2] The Aztecs also reached the tournament in 1981, though the result was vacated by the NCAA after it was revealed that the team fielded an ineligible player during the tournament.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Second round | San Francisco | L 1–2 |
| 1982 | First round Second round | Fresno State San Francisco | W 1–0 L 0–2 |
| 1987 | First round Second round Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship | Saint Louis SMU UCLA Harvard Clemson | W 2–1 W 3–2 W 2–1 W 2–1 L 0–2 |
| 1988 | First round | UCLA | L 1–2 |
| 1989 | First round | UCLA | L 1–2 |
| 2005 | First round | UC Santa Barbara | L 0–2 |
| 2006 | First round | UC Santa Barbara | L 1–2 |
| 2016 | First round | UNLV | L 1–2 |
Head coaches
| Head Coach | Seasons | Overall | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Logan | 1968–1981 | 148–48–17 | .735 |
| Chuck Clegg | 1982–1999 | 194–134–39 | .582 |
| Lev Kirshner | 2000–2019 | 142–179–57 | .451 |
| Ryan Hopkins | 2020–present | 20–30–13 | .421 |
As of the 2024 Record Book
Statistical leaders
Top goalscorers
| Pos. | Player | Years | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Whittemore | 1984, 1986–1988 | 68 |
| 2 | Micael Holmstedt | 1979–1982 | 57 |
| 3 | Steve Robertson | 1974–1975 | 37 |
| 4 | Eric Wynalda | 1987–1989 | 34 |
| Vidal Fernandez | 1977–1979 | 34 | |
| 6 | Jim Tollerton | 1969–1971 | 32 |
| 7 | Choo Chowanda-Bandhu | 1969–1972 | 31 |
| 8 | Alan Kelly | 1974–1977 | 28 |
| 9 | Aaron Susi | 1993–1996 | 25 |
| Dida Mendes | 1979–1982 | 25 | |
| Vince Bucelli | 1979, 1981–1982 | 25 |
Assists leaders
| Pos. | Player | Years | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dida Mendes | 1979–1982 | 33 |
| 2 | Choo Chowanda-Bandhu | 1969–1972 | 31 |
| 3 | Aaron Susi | 1993–1996 | 28 |
| Alan Kelly | 1974–1977 | 28 | |
| 5 | Micael Holmstedt | 1979–1982 | 27 |
| 6 | Eric Wynalda | 1987–1989 | 25 |
| Eric Drabb | 1984–1987 | 25 | |
| Vince Bucelli | 1979, 1981–1982 | 25 | |
| 9 | Kyle Whittemore | 1984, 1986–1988 | 24 |
| 10 | Steve Boardman | 1983–1986 | 22 |
Notable alumni
- Jacob Castro, Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper
- CJ Fodrey, Austin FC forward
- Rick Iversen, retired American soccer defender
- Dennis Sanchez, defender and captain[3]
- Daniel Steres, Houston Dynamo defender
