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Cate soccer star Boateng signs letter of intent with UCSB

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
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The future looks bright for the UCSB men's soccer team following head coach Tim Vom Steeg's announcement of the latest additions to the 2012 roster on Wednesday.Cate School star midfielder Ema Boateng and goalkeeper Nick Savino (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown HS) have both signed National Letters of Intent with the Gauchos. Meanwhile, Vom Steeg will also add transfers Dion Acoff from Creighton, Achille Campion from Belhaven University, Javier Castro from Mt. San Antonio College, and Brandon … [Read more...]

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UCSB tops nation in soccer attendance for 5th year in a row

Thursday, January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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For the fifth straight year, UCSB led the nation in men's soccer attendance, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced.The Gauchos drew 62,192 fans for 13 matches at Harder Stadium during the 2011 season for an average of 4,782 fans per game. Maryland was second in attendance with an average of 3,781 fans.UCSB had the largest single-game crowd in the country this season, drawing 13,822 fans for the Nov. 4 match against Big West rival Cal Poly. The Gauchos also hosted … [Read more...]

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Pontius, Kiffe taken in MLS Supplemental Draft

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Senior defenders Tim Pontius and James Kiffe were selected during Tuesday's Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft, bringing the total count of 2012 UCSB draft picks to four.The Seattle Sounders selected Pontius in the second round (33rd overall) and the San Jose Earthquakes drafted Kiffe in the fourth round (63rd overall).The 2012 UCSB draft class, which also includes MLS SuperDraft first-round picks Luis Silva (fourth overall, Toronto FC) and Sam Garza (sixth overall, San Jose … [Read more...]

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Silva is picked fourth, Garza sixth in MLS SuperDraft

Thursday, January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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UCSB senior playmaker Luis Silva was selected as the No. 4 overall pick by Toronto FC and teammate Sam Garza was picked sixth by the San Jose Earthquakes in Thursday's Major League Soccer SuperDraft.Silva is the highest draft pick in UCSB program history, topping Ciaran O'Brien, who was the fifth overall selection by the Colorado Rapids in the 2008 SuperDraft. SILVA VIDEO INTERVIEW“I’m super excited, it’s a dream come true,” Silva told MLSsoccer.com. “I’ve been looking … [Read more...]

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Silva adds to long list of postseason acknowledgements

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Senior Luis Silva can add two more accolades to his growing list of year-end accomplishments: Soccer America MVPs First Team and ESPN Los Angeles All-Area Team honors. He is joined by teammate James Kiffe on the latter team.College Soccer News and the NSCAA have already named Silva a 2011 First Team All-American. He garnered All-Far West Region First Team accolades, All-Big West First team honors and was named the Big West Midfielder of the Year. Silva was also named a semifinalist for the … [Read more...]

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Signing contract is dream come true for Garza

Thursday, December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sam Garza talks to MLSsoccer.com about starting his professional career, his recovery from a serious knee injury two years ago and playing the last two seasons at UCSB.INTERVIEWGarza decided to forego his senior season and signed a Generation adidas contract. He is noted for his tremendous technical skills on the ball and his ability to beat players on the dribble.On playing for UCSB, Garza said: “The games were so fun. We averaged 5,000 fans a game, and obviously they do get more … [Read more...]

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Photo Archive Fall 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Here is a catalogue of articles with photos attached from the spring of 2010-11. Click Here to return to main Photos page.FALL, 2012 November 21, 2011 - Santa Barbara Dons girls tennis at CIF Championships November 21, 2011 - Carpinteria High girls tennis at CIF Championships November 19, 2011 - TV YFL Super Bowls November 15, 2011 - UCSB - Santa Clara men's basketball November 12, 2011 - Santa Barbara International Marathon November 11, 2011 - UCSB - Chapman men's … [Read more...]

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Garza leaving UCSB, signs contract with MLS

Monday, December 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
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UCSB junior forward Sam Garza has signed a Generation adidas contract and will begin his Major League Soccer career.Garza is one of three early Generation adidas signees. Fox Soccer reported Monday that Duke standout Andrew Wenger and Akron star Darren Mattocks also signed offers. They were ranked No. 1 and 2 on a ranking of recognized underclassmen. Garza was seventh on the list.UCSB sophomore David Opoku is ranked 13th but has yet to be offered a contract.MLS is expected to … [Read more...]

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Silva is first Gaucho to earn first-team All-American honors

Friday, December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Senior Luis Silva made history on Friday, as he became the first UCSB men's soccer player to garner NSCAA Men's Division I All-America First Team honors. The midfielder has also garnered NCAA All-Far West First Team accolades along with senior defender James Kiffe. Junior Sam Garzawas named to the second team.Prior to Silva's All-American nod, UCSB boasted nine NSCAA All-Americans, but had yet to have one named to a First Team. His All-Far West honor marked the second of his career; … [Read more...]

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Silva named a semifinalist for Hermann Trophy

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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UCSB senior midfielder Luis Silva has been named a semifinalist for the 2011 Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy. He is the first Gaucho to be named to the list of semifinalists since Chris Pontius in 2008.The MAC Hermann Trophy is the highest individual award in intercollegiate soccer. The recipients are selected by head coaches of NCAA Division I programs who are members of the National Soccer Coaches Association. Three finalists will be announced on Friday and they will be invited … [Read more...]

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Gauchos come up short at Creighton, 2-1

Sunday, November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

UCSB fell behind early and came up short in its comeback attempt, losing to No. 2-seeded Creighton 2-1 on Sunday in the third round of the NCAA men's soccer tournament at Morrison Stadium in Omaha, Neb.The No. 15 Gauchos gave up two goals in the first 20 minutes and couldn't get anything going offensively in the first half against the No. 1-ranked defense in the nation.They did muster an attack late in the second half and cut the deficit to 2-1 in the 79th minute on David Opoku's header … [Read more...]

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Can UC Santa Barbara break Creighton’s defense?

Friday, November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Luis Silva had a banner senior season for UCSB, scoring 17 goals.

UCSB’s offense is clicking.But can the Gauchos crack the brick wall that is Creighton’s defense?The Gauchos will give it their best shot on Sunday in a NCAA men’s soccer tournament Sweet 16 matchup against the No. 2-seeded Blue Jays at Morrison Stadium in Omaha, Neb. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. PST.Creighton (19-2-0) is riding a string of eight straight shutouts and has allowed only four goals all season. Also, it’s given up only 150 shots."We cannot just attribute our defense … [Read more...]

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