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Sophomore midfielder Jack Shane taking a corner kick in the second half of a friendly versus Jessup. Taken by Nate Paddock on Aug. 31.

Wildcats men’s soccer set for a promising run

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // September 3, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats men’s soccer team is coming into the 2024 season with one common goal in mind amongst the players and staff: winning the conference.  In 2023, the Wildcats finished 11-2-7...

Justin Ricketts looking to control the ball vs San Bernadino on Oct. 16

Wildcats winless over the weekend, end up with two ties

Jackson Elrod, Reporter // October 19, 2022

Chico State Men’s Soccer, sitting at (6-3-6) and (3-1-4) in conference play, traveled south this past weekend to take on the San Marcos Cougars and the San Bernardino Coyotes. The Wildcats were coming...

Defenders Avery Huggins (left) and Ben Souza (right) in high spirits after establishing the lead.

Wildcats end skid, put up back-to-back wins against Pioneers and Warriors

Jackson Elrod and Raymundo Sayago // October 11, 2022

Chico State Men’s Soccer, currently (5-3-4) and (2-1-2) in conference play, ended a small losing streak with a win on Oct. 6 against the East Bay Pioneers, who are (4-5-3) and (2-2-1) in conference...

The Wildcat starting lineup against the Warriors.

The Wildcats pitch second straight shut out to improve winning streak

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // October 18, 2021

After a slow start to the season, Chico State Men’s Soccer team is starting to find their rhythm.  The Cal State Stanislaus Warriors came looking for their second California Collegiate Athletic...

The starting lineups for the CCAA home opener.

Chico State Men’s Soccer defeated at home in conference opener

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // October 2, 2021

The Chico State Men’s Soccer team is back in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for the first time since Nov. 12, 2019, in which they fell 1-0 to the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes in...

The starting lineups for Thursday's game

Chico State Wildcat Men’s Soccer is back with a vengeance coupled with a strong defensive stand

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // September 3, 2021

For the first time since Nov.12, 2019, the Wildcats finally took the pitch in front of their fans at University Soccer Stadium against the Western Washington Vikings last Thursday.  It was a defensive...

Both teams wait for the kick as the end of the game approaches. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Video: Chico State men’s soccer v.s. Cal Poly Pomona

Melissa Herrera and Wesley Harris // October 13, 2019

Reporter Wesley Harris interviews Midfielder Alex Fluitt and Forward Noah Ross about the team's loss to conference leader Cal Poly Pomona on Friday night. Wesley Harris can be reached at [email protected]...

First-year forward Frankie Palmer shoots the ball during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer team clinches CCAA tournament

Jordan Jarrell // October 22, 2016

The Chico State men's soccer team snagged its spot in the CCAA tournament with a last-minute win against Sonoma State Oct. 21.The team is currently tied for second in its conference with Sonoma State...

Rajaee DeLane rushes for the ball after being stripped by a defender Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Early scoring lifts men’s soccer to a win

Makayla Hopkins // October 10, 2016

The Chico State men's soccer team found success early in their game Oct. 9 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros through a reliable offense and solid defense.Chico State scored within the first minute...

Caitlyn Duval looks downfield for the ball while instructing her teammates. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Student-athletes ride the bench

Gabriel Moreno // October 10, 2016

Every student-athlete has the vision of stepping onto the field as a starter but through bad grades, injuries or a lack of experience, their dreams are cast from the bench.Men's SoccerSophomore goalkeeper,...

Men’s soccer team: score, fight, win

Kenta Mcafee // August 26, 2016

The men's soccer team won 2-1 against the Academy of Art in their second exhibition game of the season.Chico State men's soccer faced off against the Academy of Art on Aug. 25 on the 'Cats home field,...

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.
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