San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer explained

San Diego State Aztecs
men's soccer
University:San Diego State University
Conference:Western Athletic Conference
Conference Short:WAC
Stateabb:CA
State:California
Coach:Ryan Hopkins
Tenure:5th
Stadium:SDSU Sports Deck
Capacity:3,000
Nickname:Aztecs
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Ncaarunnerup:1987
Ncaacollegecup:1987
Ncaaeliteeight:1987
Ncaasweetsixteen:1987
Ncaatourneys:1969, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2005, 2006, 2016
Location:San Diego, California

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.

Second round L 1–2
First round
Second round
Fresno State
San Francisco
W 1–0
L 0–2
First round
Second round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship
W 2–1
W 3–2
W 2–1
W 2–1
L 0–2
First round UCLA L 1–2
First round UCLA L 1–2
First round L 0–2
First round UC Santa Barbara L 1–2
First round L 1–2

Head coaches

George Logan1968–1981148–48–17.735
Chuck Clegg1982–1999194–134–39.582
Lev Kirshner2000–2019142–179–57.451
Ryan Hopkins2020–present20–30–13.421
As of the 2024 Record Book

Statistical leaders

Top goalscorers

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1 Kyle Whittemore 1984, 1986–1988 68
2 Micael Holmstedt 1979–1982 57
3 Steve Robertson 1974–1975 37
4 1987–1989 34
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

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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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Division I Men's Soccer Championships Records Book . . 22 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Career Records - Goals. San Diego State Men's Soccer. GRFX.CSTV.com. December 18, 2016.
  3. Web site: Career Records - Assists. San Diego State Men's Soccer. GRFX.CSTV.com. December 18, 2016.