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The San Diego men’s soccer program has unveiled a challenging schedule for the upcoming fall season. Kicking off against Duke University, the Toreros will face seven NCAA Tournament-caliber teams, including rivals UC Santa Barbara and San Diego State. Head coach Brian Quinn emphasizes the importance of early challenges for team development. This season aims not only for competition but also for team growth as they look to repeat their Sweet 16 success in the NCAA Tournament.
San Diego – The San Diego men’s soccer program has announced a challenging and competitive full schedule for the 2025 fall season, set to open with a game against the 10th-ranked Duke University on August 21 in Durham, North Carolina. This announcement comes as the team looks to build on its successful 2024 season, during which they made a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament after securing victories over UC Davis and Duke.
The 2025 schedule will feature matches against six additional NCAA Tournament-caliber teams, reinforcing the quality of competition the Toreros will face. The teams on their schedule include Furman, Denver, UC Santa Barbara, Kansas City, Seattle, and Oregon State. This diverse array of opponents is designed to prepare San Diego for the rigors of a demanding season.
The exhibition season begins on August 15 with a free match against UNLV at Torero Stadium, giving fans a chance to preview the team. Following the exhibition match, the regular season starts with four consecutive away games. In addition to their match against Duke, they will face Furman on August 24, Denver on August 28, and rival San Diego State on September 1. The home opener will introduce the Toreros to their fan base on September 4, as they take on California Baptist at 7:00 p.m.
After the home opener, San Diego will host several key matches at Torero Stadium. The team will face UC Santa Barbara on September 10, Kansas City on September 13, UC Irvine on September 17, and UC San Diego on September 21, with the latter game starting at 5:00 p.m. The West Coast Conference (WCC) play starts on September 27 with a matchup against Santa Clara. The conference home opener will occur on October 4, when the Toreros host San Francisco.
As the conference season progresses, critical matchups include clashes with LMU on October 15, Seattle on October 18, Pacific on October 31, and Gonzaga on November 8, which will serve as Senior Day for the team. The regular season will culminate with a game against Oregon State on November 15, before the Toreros aim for their fourth consecutive WCC championship.
Head coach Brian Quinn has highlighted the importance of the early-season challenges posed by teams like Duke and Denver for evaluating his squad. With a strong roster returning from last year’s Sweet 16 finish, San Diego is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming season. The combination of early high-stakes matches and a strong roster sets the stage for what could be an exciting and successful year for the Toreros.
This season’s schedule is not just about competition but also about growth and teamwork. The Toreros are hopeful that the experience gained from these challenging matches will carry them through the rigors of the WCC and into the NCAA Tournament once again.
As the August start date approaches, excitement builds among players and fans alike for what promises to be an exhilarating season of San Diego men’s soccer.
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