San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer
Appearance
San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer | |||
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Founded | 1968 | ||
University | San Diego State University | ||
Head coach | Lev Kirshner (16th season) | ||
Conference | Pac-12 | ||
Location | San Diego, California | ||
Stadium | SDSU Sports Deck (Capacity: 1,000) | ||
Nickname | Aztecs, 'Tecs | ||
Colors | Scarlet and black[1] | ||
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NCAA Tournament runner-up | |||
1987 | |||
NCAA Tournament College Cup | |||
1987 | |||
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals | |||
1987 | |||
NCAA Tournament Round of 16 | |||
1987 | |||
NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
1969, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2005, 2006 , 2016 |
- For information on all San Diego State University sports, see San Diego State Aztecs
The San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of San Diego State University in San Diego, California, United States.[2] The team is an associate member of the Pac-12 Conference, which is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I. San Diego State's first men's soccer team was fielded in 1968. The team plays its home games at SDSU Sports Deck in San Diego. The Aztecs are coached by Lev Kirshner.
Coaching history
Years | Coach | Games | W | L | T | Pct. |
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1968–1981 | George Logan | 213 | 148 | 48 | 17 | .738 |
1982–1999 | Chuck Clegg | 367 | 194 | 134 | 39 | .582 |
2000–present | Lev Kirshner | 323 | 125 | 144 | 54 | .471 |
Statistical leaders
Top goalscorers
Pos. | Player | Years | Goals[3] |
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1 | Kyle Whittemore | 1984, 1986–1988 | 68 |
2 | Micael Holmstedt | 1979–1982 | 57 |
3 | Steve Robertson | 1974–1975 | 37 |
4 | Eric Wynalda | 1987–1989 | 34 |
Vidal Fernandez | 1977–1979 | 34 | |
6 | Jim Tollerton | 1969–1971 | 32 |
7 | Choo Chowanda-Bandhu | 1969–1972 | 31 |
8 | Alan Kelly | 1974–1977 | 28 |
9 | Aaron Susi | 1993–1996 | 25 |
Dida Mendes | 1979–1982 | 25 | |
Vince Bucelli | 1979, 1981–1982 | 25 |
Assists leaders
Pos. | Player | Years | Assists[4] |
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1 | Dida Mendes | 1979-82 | 33 |
2 | Choo Chowanda-Bandhu | 1969-72 | 31 |
3 | Aaron Susi | 1993-96 | 28 |
Alan Kelly | 1974-77 | 28 | |
5 | Micael Holmstedt | 1979-82 | 27 |
6 | Eric Wynalda | 1987-89 | 25 |
Eric Drabb | 1984-87 | 25 | |
Vince Bucelli | 1979, 81-82 | 25 | |
9 | Kyle Whittemore | 1984, 86-88 | 24 |
10 | Steve Boardman | 1983-86 | 22 |
Postseason
The San Diego State Aztecs have an NCAA Division I Tournament record of 5–8 through eight appearances.[5]
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1969 | Second Round | San Francisco | L 1–2 |
1982 | First Round Second Round |
Fresno State San Francisco |
W 1–0 L 0–2 |
1987 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship |
Saint Louis SMU UCLA Harvard Clemson |
W 2–1 W 3–2 W 2–1 W 2–1 L 0–2 |
1988 | First Round | UCLA | L 1–2 |
1989 | First Round | UCLA | L 1–2 |
2005 | First Round | UC Santa Barbara | L 0–2 |
2006 | First Round | UC Santa Barbara | L 1–2 |
2016 | First Round | UNLV | L 1–2 |
References
- ^ "Color Palette". San Diego State Athletics Style Guide (PDF). October 19, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "San Diego State Men's Soccer". National Collegiate Athletic Association. NCAA.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ "Career Records - Goals" (PDF). San Diego State Men's Soccer. GRFX.CSTV.com. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ^ "Career Records - Assists" (PDF). San Diego State Men's Soccer. GRFX.CSTV.com. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ^ "Division I Men's Soccer Championships Records Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved 22 July 2018.