http://www.gomatadors.com en-us en-us http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201305081lwf0t The Cal State Northridge men's soccer program will host its annual summer identification camp on Sunday, June 2, 2013, the coaching staff announced Wednesday. The team, which won the 2012 Big West Conference regular season and tournament titles, is hosting the camp in hopes of reaching out to players interested in taking their game to the next level. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201305081lwf0t 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130318t0kbj4 Former Cal State Northridge soccer standout Devin Del Do recently signed a two-year contract to play professionally with the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League, the club announced last week. Del Do competed for the Matadors from 2005-09 and was named an All-Big West Conference Honorable Mention following the 2006 season. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130318t0kbj4 2013-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130122r4mcl2 Another storied Cal State Northridge career will continue at the MLS level as Matador defender Joe Franco was selected by Chivas USA in Tuesday's Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft. Franco is the 10th Matador selected by an MLS club in league history and is the first taken by Chivas USA. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130122r4mcl2 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130122nc64h3 The Cal State Northridge men's soccer team has earned yet another individual award at the end of one of the most successful seasons in school history as senior defender Yuval Barak was named to the All-American Fourth Team by College Sports Madness. Barak adds the award to his Scholar All-West Region honor earned from the NSCAA at season's end. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130122nc64h3 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201301076j9lzw Ahead of this weekend's adidas MLS Player Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Cal State Northridge men's soccer defender Joe Franco was named to the MVPs Second Team, Soccer America announced Monday. The honor comes just four days before the start of the Combine, which showcases senior soccer stars from around the country in anticipation of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201301076j9lzw 2013-01-07T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130114h8vl27 From the moment he set foot on campus as a student-athlete in 2001, Cal State Northridge men’s soccer associate head coach Yossi Raz has helped build the program into a consistent contender on the national stage. After helping the team and head coach Terry Davila turn in one of the most successful campaigns in the school’s Division I history, Raz was named as one of the Top 15 assistant coaches in the country by College Soccer News. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130114h8vl27 2013-01-14T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130212q3law2 After putting together one of the most storied playing and coaching careers at Cal State Northridge over the last 12 seasons, men’s soccer associate head coach Yossi Raz has accepted the head coaching role at Cal Poly Pomona. Raz, in his eighth season as an assistant to head coach Terry Davila, helped the Matadors compile a 15-7 record and the program’s first Big West Conference Tournament Championship in 2012. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130212q3law2 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130130orb8gx The Cal State Northridge men's soccer program looks to add depth and talent to its roster and will hold open tryouts on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 on campus. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130130orb8gx 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121217u12nin Yet another Cal State Northridge soccer player earned postseason recognition this season, as senior defender Yuval Barak was named to the Scholar All-West Region Team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the NSCAA recently announced. Barak, who joined teammate Joe Franco on the Scholar All-West Team, finished his career with a 3.77 GPA as a Kinesiology major to earn the honor. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121217u12nin 2012-12-17T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201212149wn5j4 After a remarkable career in which he started every match he competed in, Cal State Northridge senior defender Joe Franco continues to add to his collection of postseason awards. On Friday Franco was named to the 2012 Men's Scholar All-America Second Team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the NSCAA announced. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201212149wn5j4 2012-12-14T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121211mnrx4s Defender Joe Franco is one of 54 NCAA Division I college seniors invited to participate in the 2013 adidas MLS Player Combine, Major League Soccer announced Tuesday. The combine, which runs from January 11-15 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a chance for players to impress representatives from the 19 MLS clubs ahead of the 2013 SuperDraft scheduled for January 17 in Indianapolis, Ind. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121211mnrx4s 2012-12-11T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121210guu4jo With the 2012 NCAA Division I men's soccer season now at a close, three Cal State Northridge Matadors were named to the Continental Tires All-Far West Region Teams by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the NSCAA announced Sunday night. Goalkeeper Michael Abalos was named to the First Team while defender Joe Franco and forward Sagi Lev-Ari picked up Second Team honors. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121210guu4jo 2012-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121207927h3h It is with great sadness that the Cal State Northridge men’s soccer program announces the passing of Armando Valdivia. Valdivia, who competed for the Matadors from 1990-93, passed away last week. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121207927h3h 2012-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121205487f19 After a 15-7 season in which the Cal State Northridge Matadors matched the program’s Division I record for wins, won the Big West Conference and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, head coach Terry Davila was named the NSCAA Division I Far West Region Coach of the Year on Tuesday night. Davila, in his 14th year with the Matadors, joins former CSUN head coach Marwan Ass’ad as a regional coach of the year and is the only Northridge coach to win the honor at the Division I level. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121205487f19 2012-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/2012112623o1vd Former Cal State Northridge men’s soccer goalkeeper Manabu Kaji is the latest alumni to make a mark in his professional soccer career, helping the Anaheim Bolts of the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) to a pair of early season wins. Kaji, who competed for the Matadors in 2010 and 2011, earned his spot on the Bolts’ first team after two impressive performances to start the 2012 campaign. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/2012112623o1vd 2012-11-26T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121116wt1vgl On a rain-soaked pitch in the NCAA Tournament First Round, the No. 25 Cal State Northridge Matadors (15-7) lost a double-overtime heartbreaker 2-1 to the San Diego Toreros (12-8) on Thursday night at Matador Soccer Field. After scoring the match's first goal, Northridge conceded the equalizer in the 89th minute and the winner in double overtime to see its majestic season come to a close. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121116wt1vgl 2012-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121114f9z5gv The No. 25 Cal State Northridge Matadors (15-6) return home to open up NCAA Tournament play after winning the 2012 Big West Conference Tournament last week. The Matadors shutout the Cal Poly Mustangs in the semifinal round before winning the final match 1-0 at UC Davis on November 10. CSUN’s first opponent in the NCAA Tournament will be the University of San Diego. The Toreros (11-8) were winners of the West Coast Conference and earned an automatic bid to the postseason. The Matadors and Toreros will play on Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Matador Soccer Field. The winner of Thursday’s match will travel to UCLA to face the Bruins on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. The last time the Matadors appeared in the NCAA Tournament was in 2005 when the team defeated UC Santa Barbara in the second round in Northridge before falling 1-0 in overtime at New Mexico. CSUN is 1-3-1 all-time in the national tournament. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121114f9z5gv 2012-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201211122vnpin The Cal State Northridge Matadors, winners of the Big West Conference, will host the University of San Diego Toreros, the champions of the West Coast Conference, in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament. The Matadors (15-6) are competing in their first NCAA Tournament since 2005 after beating UC Davis in the Big West Tournament Final on Saturday, Nov. 10. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201211122vnpin 2012-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121112fco72q After scoring a pair of game-winning goals and being named the Big West Conference Tournament's Most Valuable Player, sophomore forward Sagi Lev-Ari was named to multiple National Teams of the Week this week. Lev-Ari, who helped the Matadors win their first ever Big West Tournament, won the recognition from College Soccer News and TopDrawerSoccer.com, the outlets announced Monday. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121112fco72q 2012-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201211103n2wzy Behind a first-half goal by Sagi Lev-Ari and a flawless defense for the entire match, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (15-6, 7-3 Big West) won their first Big West Conference Tournament Championship, knocking off the host UC Davis Aggies 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at Aggie Soccer Field. The Matadors punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with the win, earning their first berth since 2005. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201211103n2wzy 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121108mm9c1i The Cal State Northridge Matadors (14-6, 7-3 Big West) hit the road for the most important match of the season this Saturday. Northridge, winners of the Big West South Division, will take on UC Davis (10-6-4, 7-3 Big West), the North Division Champions, for the Big West Tournament Title. Neither side has won the Big West Tournament and Northridge has not been crowned as Big West Champions since 2005, four years before a postseason tournament was adopted. One team will punch its ticket to the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Aggie Soccer Field in Davis, Calif. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121108mm9c1i 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201211085g9u0u Sagi Lev-Ari scored his 13th goal and Carlos Gonzalez added the first of his career to lead the Cal State Northridge Matadors (14-6-0, 7-3-0 Big West) to a 2-0 victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs (11-7-1, 6-3-1 Big West) in a Big West Tournament Semifinal on Wednesday night at Matador Soccer Field. Sophomore Carlos Benavides recorded two assists to lift CSUN to its first Big West Tournament Final, set for Saturday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at UC Davis. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201211085g9u0u 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121106g49usq The Cal State Northridge Matadors (13-6, 7-3 Big West) will host the Cal Poly Mustangs on Wednesday night at Matador Soccer Field. Northridge is competing in the Big West Conference Tournament for just the second time and the first postseason action of any kind since 2009. That season, the Matadors dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker in the Semifinal round at UC Santa Barbara. The tide has turned this year for the Matadors, however, as the program won the Big West Conference South Division with a 7-3 record and a mark of 13-6 overall. Northridge will host a Big West Semifinal for the first time and enter the tournament looking for the team’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2005. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121106g49usq 2012-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121105etphf0 Eight Cal State Northridge men's soccer players received All-Big West honors and head coach Terry Davila was named the Big West Conference Coach of the Year, the conference office announced Monday afternoon. In addition, Joe Franco was named the Defensive Player of the Year and Michael Abalos was voted as the Goalkeeper of the Year in a poll of the league's head coaches. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121105etphf0 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121104u7u65p A goal in the 67th minute of play highlighted the action on the pitch as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (13-6, 7-3 Big West) fell 1-0 to the UC Irvine Anteaters (5-14-1, 2-8-0 Big West) on Saturday night at Matador Soccer Field. Although it was not the final home match for the CSUN senior class, six individuals were honored for their contributions to the program before the match. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121104u7u65p 2012-11-03T04:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/video/msoc-v-UCI-11-3-2012 http://www.gomatadors.com/video/msoc-v-UCI-11-3-2012 http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121101bznrxr Beto Velasquez scored the game's only goal in the 36th minute and Michael Abalos recorded his sixth shutout of the year as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (13-5-0, 7-2-0 Big West) held on for a 1-0 win over the Cal State Fullerton Titans (7-11-1, 3-5-1 Big West) on Wednesday night at Matador Soccer Field. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121101bznrxr 2012-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210305ab05w The Cal State Northridge Matadors (12-5, 6-2 Big West) will wrap up the regular season with a pair of home matches this week as the Cal State Fullerton Titans and the UC Irvine Anteaters visit the San Fernando Valley. With the Big West South Division already wrapped up, the Matadors look to get into a position to make a run through next week’s Big West Tournament. Northridge will host the Titans on Wednesday night before entertaining the Anteaters on Saturday night. The match against UC Irvine is also Senior Night at Matador Soccer Field, with the Matadors honoring six senior members in their final regular-season home match. Both matches this week begin at 7 p.m. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210305ab05w 2012-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121029eg9a5t After scoring a pair of goals at UC Riverside in a 2-1 win on October 27, sophomore forward Edwin Rivas was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week. Rivas helped the Cal State Northridge men's soccer program clinch the Big West Conference's South Division by turning in the first two-goal performance of his career. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121029eg9a5t 2012-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121029gtc3xf Former Cal State Northridge men’s soccer player Juan Florez has been named as the head coach of the Los Angeles Blues of the United Soccer League (USL Pro). Florez, who competed for the Matadors during the 1987 season, was also an assistant coach at CSUN before joining the professional ranks. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121029gtc3xf 2012-10-29T04:00:00Z