Avery Schwartz is knocking on the door at Yale. The freshman out of Cate has played in all eight men’s soccer matches — with three starts — for the Bulldogs and ranks second in shots with 16 … [Read more...]
It’s the main event: UCSB vs. UCLA at Harder Stadium
Thursday, September 20, 2012 By
Former UCSB star and current Toronto FC midfielder Eric Avila came up with the perfect description of a Gauchos-UCLA men’s soccer match: “It’s the main event.” The two national powers … [Read more...]
Silva is picked fourth, Garza sixth in MLS SuperDraft
Thursday, January 12, 2012 By
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 … [Read more...]
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR: Our Top Sports Images of 2011
Sunday, January 1, 2012 By
PHOTO GALLERY INTRO: Just like any year, the 12 months of 2011 were filled with a ton of great local sports moments. Presidio Sports has collected its favorite images from the last year to bring you … [Read more...]
Rewinding the big plays, performances of 2011
Saturday, December 31, 2011 By
2011 YEAR IN REVIEW In the numerous athletic events we cover throughout a year, there are certain plays and individual performances that leave a lasting impression. Presidio Sports is punching the … [Read more...]
Silva adds to long list of postseason acknowledgements
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 By
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 … [Read more...]
Garza leaving UCSB, signs contract with MLS
Monday, December 19, 2011 By
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 … [Read more...]
Silva is first Gaucho to earn first-team All-American honors
Friday, December 9, 2011 By
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 … [Read more...]
Soccer notes: Cate to take on Division 1 power JSerra
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 By
Here’s something worth checking out this weekend: Cate’s boys soccer team, which returns most of its star players from last year’s CIF Division 7 championship team, plays host to JSerra, the … [Read more...]
Silva named a semifinalist for Hermann Trophy
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 By
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 … [Read more...]
Gauchos soak up second-round NCAA win, 3-2
Sunday, November 20, 2011 By
Not even a soggy field could slow down UCSB’s possession game Sunday night. The Gauchos strung together some nifty scoring combinations and then held off a valiant comeback by Providence to post … [Read more...]
