Leaping with Control: No 4. Alex Villegas '27 leaps into the air while maintaining control of the soccer ball against Sonoma State during the match up on September 28 at the Recreational Turf Field. / Photo by Jaden Tiu '28
Club Soccer Results
Men’s Club Soccer have a valiant effort against Sonoma State while Women’s Club Soccer come away with a well-earned victory
It was a glorious day for soccer last Saturday afternoon as the Gaels took on the Sonoma State Seawolves. Our team came prepared to compete against our opponent. The game was an exciting back-and-forth battle.
Rafael Gonzalez ’27 opened this game with great defensive skills against the Seawolves. Our opponents were constantly on their toes, never having a moment to relax. Midway through the first half, Sonoma State was able to find a weakness in the Gael defense which resulted in the first and only goal of the game.
The second half began with even more energy and determination than the first from both teams. Anthony Torres ’26 drove down the field and made several solid goal attempts, unfortunately to no avail. Our Gaels made multiple efforts to score, but the clock expired and closed out the match.
Our team never stopped fighting and has great promise for the rest of the season. Despite our best efforts, the game ended in a 0-1 loss. This now puts our Gaels at a 1-1 record for the season.
Next Away Game- San Francisco State @1pm on October 5th
Women’s Club Soccer- A Well-Earned Victory
Women’s Club Soccer battled against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Saturday afternoon. The energy between these two teams was electric and captivating to watch. Early on in the first half, our Gaels were able to secure a goal, thanks to Brianna Kyne ’27.
Throughout this match, our team displayed effective communication skills and seamless passes between players. The defense was solid, as Margaret Hamlin ’27 consistently blocked our opponents from continuing further into Gael territory.
The second half began with both teams maintaining flow and driving towards the other's goals. Our offense was persistent and never stopped pushing towards triumph. Fortunately, Sonja Smeritschnig ’26 closed out the second half with another goal and solidified the win.
Our Gaels showed true teamwork and resilience. This thrilling game ended in a well-earned 2-0 victory for our Women’s Club Soccer team. This is the first win of the season for our Gaels who now have a 1-2 record.
