San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer

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San Diego State Aztecs
men's soccer
Founded1968 (1968)
UniversitySan Diego State University
Head coachRyan Hopkins (5th season)
ConferenceWAC
LocationSan Diego, California
StadiumSDSU Sports Deck
(Capacity: 3,000)
NicknameAztecs
ColorsScarlet and black
   
Home
Away
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

The San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer team is the men's soccer program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as an affiliate member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The team plays its home games at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Postseason results

The San Diego State Aztecs have an NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament record of 5–8 through eight appearances.[1] The Aztecs also reached the tournament in 1981, though the result was vacated by the NCAA after it was revealed that the team fielded an ineligible player during the tournament.

Year Round Opponent Result
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

Head coaches

Head Coach Seasons Overall Pct.
George Logan 1968–1981 148–48–17 .735
Chuck Clegg 1982–1999 194–134–39 .582
Lev Kirshner 2000–2019 142–179–57 .451
Ryan Hopkins 2020–present 20–30–13 .421

As of the 2024 Record Book

Statistical leaders

Top goalscorers

Pos. Player Years Goals
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 Goals
1 Dida Mendes 1979–1982 33
2 Choo Chowanda-Bandhu 1969–1972 31
3 Aaron Susi 1993–1996 28
Alan Kelly 1974–1977 28
5 Micael Holmstedt 1979–1982 27
6 Eric Wynalda 1987–1989 25
Eric Drabb 1984–1987 25
Vince Bucelli 1979, 1981–1982 25
9 Kyle Whittemore 1984, 1986–1988 24
10 Steve Boardman 1983–1986 22

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Division I Men's Soccer Championships Records Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  2. ^ Sickenger, Ken (December 24, 2024). "What to know about Dennis Sanchez, the new head coach for New Mexico United". Albuquerque Journal via Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved July 6, 2025.


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