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The San Diego men’s soccer program has unveiled its schedule for the upcoming season, building on a successful run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. As defending champions of the West Coast Conference, the Toreros will face tough competitions, including a season opener against Duke. Other significant matchups include rivals like San Diego State University and teams that excelled in the previous NCAA Tournament. Coach Brian Quinn emphasizes the importance of the challenging schedule to prepare the team for postseason aspirations.
San Diego – The San Diego men’s soccer program has officially announced its full schedule for the 2025 season, following an impressive run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in 2024. As the three-time defending West Coast Conference champion, the Toreros are gearing up for a competitive season that begins with a highly anticipated opener against 10th-ranked Duke on Thursday, August 21, in Durham, North Carolina.
The 2024 season was highlighted by significant victories, including a triumph over UC Davis and a win against Duke that showcased the team’s capabilities on a national stage. The upcoming 2025 schedule is set to challenge the Toreros further, with them facing six other teams that participated in last season’s NCAA Tournament. These matchups include Furman, Denver, UC Santa Barbara, Kansas City, Seattle, and Oregon State.
Coach Brian Quinn expressed enthusiasm for the strenuous schedule, emphasizing that early matches against teams like Denver and Duke are crucial for assessing the team’s readiness for postseason play. The Toreros will also have a free public exhibition match against UNLV on Friday, August 15, at Torero Stadium, allowing fans to preview the team’s strengths before the season officially begins.
After their match against Duke, the Toreros will return to action on Sunday, August 24, to host Furman. Following this match, they will travel to Denver for a rematch of their first-round encounter in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, which is geared to be a thrilling contest given both teams’ previous histories.
The Toreros will also engage in a crucial crosstown rivalry match against San Diego State University on Monday, September 1. This match is expected to draw significant interest from local supporters, given the competitive nature of the rivalry.
The home season for San Diego will officially kick off on Thursday, September 4, with a match against California Baptist at 7:00 p.m. The Toreros will face additional non-conference opponents, including UC Santa Barbara and Kansas City, showcasing their determination to build a resilient and highly competitive team.
The non-conference schedule will also include visits from UC Irvine and UC San Diego, culminating in a varied and exciting pre-conference slate for the Toreros. The commencement of conference play will see San Diego face Santa Clara on Saturday, September 27. Their home conference opener will be against San Francisco on Saturday, October 4.
Notably, the Toreros’ schedule features a two-game week in conference play, where they will take on LMU and the newly added WCC program, Seattle. This series of matches will provide an excellent opportunity for the team to solidify its ranking and prepare for the latter half of the season.
The home match against Pacific is set for Halloween, October 31, creating an engaging atmosphere for family-friendly festivities on the same day. Senior Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, against Gonzaga, where the team will honor its graduating class. The regular season will conclude with a match against Oregon State on Saturday, November 15, as the Toreros aim to secure their fourth consecutive conference championship.
The San Diego Toreros return a majority of their key contributors from last season’s successful Sweet 16 team. With their eyes set on the upcoming challenges, they hope to build on their recent achievements and continue establishing themselves as a powerhouse in collegiate soccer.
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