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Nic Ryan’s heroics strike again for Gauchos

UCSB's Nic Ryan

Senior Nic Ryan once again provided the heroics on Friday night as the midfielder led No. 4 UCSB to a 2-1 double overtime victory over visiting UC Irvine at Meredith Field at Harder … [Read more...]

PHOTO GALLERY: Best Images of September

Punt returner Rafael Arellano breaks a tackle from Alex Contreras for a 15 yard gain on a return in the second quarter.

PHOTO GALLERY INTRO: Just like every month of the year, September features dozens and dozens of exciting sporting events in Santa Barbara. Here's a look back on some of our favorite images from the … [Read more...]

Gauchos held to scoreless draw at Fullerton

UCSB played a man down for the final 11 minutes of regulation and through 20 minutes of overtime and came away with a scoreless draw at Cal State Fullerton in a Big West men’s soccer match on Sunday … [Read more...]

UCSB stomps No. 24 Riverside 3-1

RIVERSIDE – Third-ranked UCSB opened Big West Conference action in strong fashion on Friday evening as they toppled No. 24 UC Riverside, 3-1, on the road at the UC Riverside Soccer Stadium. With … [Read more...]

Former Gaucho star Iro signs with an English club

Andy Iro is back in soccer. The former UCSB All-American defender and member of the 2006 national championship team, signed a contract with Stevenage FC of England’s League One. Terms were not … [Read more...]

Boateng’s first collegiate goal is ridiculous

His game-tying goal against UCLA was exciting, but Ema Boateng's first goal as a member of the UCSB men's soccer team was a real eye-popper. Boateng scored this beauty at the University of San … [Read more...]

UCSB’s Mansker receives Big West honor

UCSB goalkeeper Austin Mansker has garnered Big West Defensive Player of the Week honors after a standout weekend in the goal. Mansker, a freshman, helped the Gauchos (6-0-2) remain unbeaten with a … [Read more...]

Gauchos still unbeaten after 1-0 win over Harvard

UCSB's Charlie Miller rises above the fray only to have Harvard keeper Joe Festa knock the ball away from danger. The Gauchos' men's soccer team remains undefeated going into October.

Third-ranked UCSB got an early goal and that proved to be enough to beat Harvard in a non-conference soccer game Sunday at Harder Stadium. Javier Castro headed home a cross from right back Peter … [Read more...]

PHOTO GALLERY: UCSB vs. UCLA Men’s Soccer

UCSB's Goffin Boyoko vs. UCLA's Chris Cummings

PHOTO GALLERY INTRO: UCLA and UCSB met at Harder Stadium last night in a matchup of two of the strongest NCAA men's soccer teams on the West Coast. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw. Find a game … [Read more...]

Boateng’s goal gives UCSB a tie with UCLA

    Ema Boateng was ready to play against UCLA at the crack of dawn. The UCSB freshman from Cate School said he gets so excited to play in big soccer games that he wakes up really … [Read more...]

Gauchos to unveil black uniforms for showdown with UCLA

They might consider playing AC/DC's "Back in Black" over the sound system when the third-ranked UCSB men's soccer team takes Meredith Field at Harder Stadium on Friday to play No. 9 UCLA. The … [Read more...]

It’s the main event: UCSB vs. UCLA at Harder Stadium

Harder Stadium on September 24, 2010. A record 15,896 fans poured in that night to watch UCSB defeat UCLA 2-0 the last time the Bruins were in Santa Barbara. (Presidio Sports Photo)

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...]