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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The Chico State men's soccer team plays the Sacramento Republic at Cosumnes River College. Photo credit: Esther Briggs

Men’s soccer team learns from the pros

Esther Briggs
April 1, 2016
Chico State men's soccer team gets the opportunity to play against a pro team in the Sacramento Republic.
Omar Nuno, junior transfer forward, leads the men's soccer team in goal this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Nuno on the prowl to score for the ‘Cats

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
October 10, 2015
Omar Nuno is off to great start with at Chico State, leading the men's soccer team in goals.
Chico State assistant men's soccer coach, Bertin Loyola, was recently accepted into the NSCAA's 30 Under 30 coaching program. Photo credit: Jason Spies

Chico State men’s soccer coach selected for 30 Under 30 coaching program

Jason Spies
October 5, 2015
After being selected for the NSCAA 30 Under 30 program, Bertin Loyola, assistant men's soccer coach, looks to take his coaching skills to the next level.
Practice makes perfect as Luis Martinez prepares for his match. Photo courtesy of Luis Martinez.

Former Wildcat finds success around the world

Jason Spies
September 1, 2015
Chico State alum Luis Martinez remembers his accomplishments, including his success as a Wildcat athlete, that paved the way toward his recent MVP title.
Chico State’s soccer team is ready for the 2015 season. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Men’s soccer kicks off

Kenta Mcafee
August 24, 2015
With a young roster, the 2015 men's soccer team looks to make big moves this season.
Former men's soccer player Michael Janjigian sets up on defense against Cal State Dominguez Hills last season. Photo Credit: John Domogma

Soccer program celebrates 50th anniversary

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
April 28, 2015
Chico State soccer continues its winning tradition five decades later.
Octavio Guzman, left, battles for the ball against a player from the Charleston Battery team last year. Photo courtesy of Octavio Guzman

Wildcat alumnus kicks into high gear as pro soccer player

Lars Gustafson
April 15, 2015
Octavio Guzman is making a name for himself as a midfielder on the Sacramento Republic in the United Soccer League.
Matt Hurlow sends a shot flying during a game earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico State men’s soccer team season recap

Jose Olivar
November 4, 2014
For only the second time under head Coach Felipe Restrepo, the Chico State men's soccer team will not be making an appearance in the postseason.
Wildcat Matthew Tarr wins the ball over Jose Gonzalez of Cal State San Bernardino at the Chico State soccer field October 30, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer team ends season with 2-2 tie

Emerson Keenan
October 31, 2014
The Wildcats men's soccer team came back to force overtime with a goal in the last three minutes of regulation, but can't find goal in overtime and settles for a tie.

Ex-Wildcat helps soccer team to title run

Angelo Boscacci
October 12, 2014
Former Chico State soccer player Octavio Guzman now plays for Sacramento Republic FC and scored a goal in the championship game.
Chico State men's soccer player Mike Janjigian (20) elevates for a ball during Sunday's match against Saint Martin's University. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer player returns from injury to lead team

Emerson Keenan
September 16, 2014
Senior men's soccer captain Mike Janjigian is leading a young Wildcats team into the season after a year-long injury sidelined him in 2013.
Chico State men's soccer player Patrick Lee approaches a defender in a game earlier this season.

First-years having early success on men’s soccer team

Jose Olivar
September 15, 2014
Chico State men's first-year soccer player Patrick Lee has made significant contributions to the team's early success thus far.