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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Goalkeeper Cooper Wenzel, 1, dives to try to block the ball during the game against CSU Fullerton at Matador Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2023.

Matadors fall short in nine-goal thriller at home

Luis Silva, Reporter October 3, 2023

With non-conference play wrapped up, the Matadors opened up their Big West campaign at the Matador Soccer Field against the CSU Fullerton Titans in front of a packed stadium wearing all red in support. The...

Jorge Solorzano, 7, squares off against the Las Vegas Rebels on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Northridge, Calif. Solorzano scored a goal for the Matadors during the game.

Matadors score rapidly to win home opener

Michael Smithlin, Reporter September 13, 2023

After starting the season with one win and three draws on the road, the Matadors won their home opener with a 3-1 performance over the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Thursday. The Matadors got...

CSUN male soccer players celebrating

Future looking bright for Matadors men’s soccer

Justin Parrott, Reporter December 2, 2022

The CSUN men’s soccer team significantly exceeded expectations this season, making a deep run to the final four of the 2022 Big West Men’s Soccer Championship tournament. The Matadors accumulated five...

Csun mens soccer team player crying after they loose the game

Matadors’ run ends at Final Four

Justin Parrott, Reporter November 10, 2022

The Matadors played on their heels for the majority of the semifinals match against UC Riverside. Their goal to tie the game at one apiece in the 40th minute was not enough to swing momentum in their favor,...

CSUN mens soccer team celebrating

CSUN men’s soccer advances to Big West semifinals

Justin Parrott, Reporter November 4, 2022

Huddling up in a circle chanting “yes, yes, yes,” CSUN men’s soccer (9-5-4, 5-3-1 Big West Conference) was all smiles after beating UC Davis (5-9-4, 4-3-2 Big West Conference) 3-2 in the quarterfinals...

CSUN mens soccer team

Matadors earn Big West Men’s Soccer Championship bid

Justin Parrott, Reporter November 3, 2022

CSUN men's soccer heads into the Big West Championship, clinching to the No. 4 seed with a 1-0 win Saturday against the CSU Fullerton Titans. CSUN was tied for second with UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine,...

CSUN mens soccer player trying to score a goal

CSUN men’s soccer drops pivotal game to Irvine

Justin Parrott, Reporter October 25, 2022

The Matadors dropped a tough battle to UC Irvine Saturday night, losing 2-1 after entering the night on a two-game road winning streak. Looking to secure their eighth win of the season, CSUN men's soccer...

Csun mens soccer player trying to score

Matadors battle Mustangs to scoreless draw

Justin Parrott, Reporter October 14, 2022

A goal waived off due to an offside call and a botched penalty kick left the Matadors disappointed after a tough battle against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Wednesday night ended in a 0-0 draw. Looking...

CSUN mens soccer player dribbling the ball

CSUN men’s soccer loses dogfight to UC Davis

Justin Parrott, Reporter October 11, 2022

The Matadors dropped a tough battle to UC Davis Saturday night, losing 1-0 after a win against CSU Sacramento three days prior. Looking to secure their sixth win of the season, CSUN men’s soccer (5-4-3,...

CSUN mens soccer player trying to pass the ball

CSUN men’s soccer victorious in Big West opener

Justin Parrott, Reporter October 3, 2022

The Matadors defeated UC Riverside Wednesday night, kicking off the Big West Conference on a high note thanks to a counterattack goal by forward Jamar Ricketts. Securing their fourth win of the season,...

A csun mens soccer player trying to get the ball

Back-and-forth battle ends in draw for CSUN men’s soccer

Justin Parrott, Reporter September 28, 2022

Coming off a 1-1 tie with Saint Mary's College on Sept. 21, CSUN men’s soccer (3-2-3) focused on returning to the win column against University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (2-3-2) Saturday night, but...

CSUN mens soccer player talking to each other before the game starts

Matador of the Week: Jack Rhead

Justin Parrott, Reporter September 23, 2022

Jack Rhead, a kid from Plymouth, United Kingdom, has been playing soccer for as long as he can remember. Growing up in the U.K., Rhead credits his dad for introducing the game to him at the age of 5. During...

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