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Lucca Adams, a sophomore goalkeeper at the University of San Diego, has been recognized as the West Coast Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week. His standout performances contributed to two clean sheet victories against No. 20 UC Irvine and crosstown rival UC San Diego. Adams made three impressive saves, garnering attention for his skills and helping the Toreros maintain an unbeaten streak of eight matches. This recognition is a significant milestone in his collegiate career, following an earlier transfer from UCLA.
San Diego – Sophomore goalkeeper Lucca Adams of the University of San Diego has been honored as the West Coast Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week following his remarkable performances that helped secure two clean sheet victories for the Toreros during crucial matches on their home field.
In the previous week, Adams showcased his skills by making a total of three impressive saves across two matches, successfully preventing both No. 20 UC Irvine and crosstown rival UC San Diego from scoring. The Toreros’ unbeaten streak has now extended to eight consecutive matches, marking a dominant phase for the team.
Adams played a pivotal role in the upset victory over UC Irvine, where he earned his first career save after transferring to the San Diego program from UCLA, where he competed as a freshman. The match against UC Irvine also highlighted the strength of the Toreros’ defense, which limited their opponents to just five total shots.
Following the win against UC Irvine, Adams further solidified his standing as a standout performer by making two significant saves against UC San Diego, contributing to a narrow 1-0 victory. This accolade marks the first time in Adams’ collegiate career that he has received the conference’s weekly award.
He is now part of an elite group of teammates who have also received accolades this season; Simon Duus Muller and Noah James were recognized with Offensive Player of the Week honors for their contributions in prior weeks. The achievements of these players emphasize the Toreros’ competitive presence in the league.
The 2025 West Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week include:
- August 25: Fabian Straudi, Oregon State
- September 1: Simon Duus Muller, San Diego
- September 8: Noah James, San Diego
- September 15: Diego Lopez-Rosales, LMU
- September 22: Joe Highfield, Portland
The 2025 West Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week include:
- August 25: Iker Carbonell Garcia, Oregon State
- September 1: Jackson Ozburn, Santa Clara
- September 8: Miguel-Angel Hernandez, Portland
- September 15: Miguel-Angel Hernandez, Portland
- September 22: Lucca Adams, San Diego
Looking ahead, the Toreros men’s soccer team is set to face Santa Clara on Saturday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Stadium, marking the start of the WCC play. Following this match, they will return to Torero Stadium for a home game against San Francisco on Saturday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m., which will be celebrated as Carnival Night. The first 100 fans attending the match against San Francisco will receive a free USD scarf, adding an exciting element to the upcoming event.
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