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Noah James, a junior midfielder for the University of San Diego men’s soccer team, has been awarded the West Coast Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week. His standout performance included scoring both game-tying and game-winning goals in a 3-2 victory over California Baptist. This marks his significant impact on the team since transferring to USD, contributing to their successful start this season with multiple three-goal games. The win also avenged a previous tournament loss to California Baptist, enhancing USD’s position in conference play.
San Diego, CA – Noah James, a junior midfielder for the University of San Diego (USD) men’s soccer team, has been recognized as the West Coast Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance against California Baptist. On September 4, 2025, James scored both the game-tying and game-winning goals in a thrilling comeback, leading his team to a 3-2 victory at Torero Stadium.
James made a significant impact during the match, registering a team-high six shots, showcasing his offensive skills and determination. This impressive brace, defined as scoring two goals in a single game, marked the third of James’ NCAA career and his first since transferring to USD before the start of the 2025 season. The victory against California Baptist not only reinforced the team’s position in the conference but also avenged a painful loss in the previous season, when California Baptist eliminated USD from the tournament in November 2023.
The win against California Baptist also signifies USD’s continued dominance over them in regular-season play, marking their third consecutive victory against the Lancers. Additionally, USD’s offensive efforts this season have been notable, as they have recorded two three-goal games, a feat they only achieved three times throughout the entirety of last season.
This week’s recognition puts James among the notable performers in the conference, joining other award winners from previous weeks. On August 25, Fabian Straudi from Oregon State earned the same accolade, and Simon Duus Muller from USD was named Offensive Player of the Week on September 1. Defensively, the conference has acknowledged Miguel-Angel Hernandez from Portland, Jackson Ozburn from Santa Clara, and Iker Carbonell Garcia from Oregon State as the top defensive players of the week.
Following their recent success, USD men’s soccer will be hosting two more matches at home this week. The first is set against UC Santa Barbara on September 10, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The second match will take place on September 13, 2025, as they welcome Kansas City at the same time. Fans can find live streams, statistics, and ticket information through the USD men’s soccer schedule page.
The performance against California Baptist not only highlights James’ talents on the field but also underscores the overall growth and ambition of the USD men’s soccer program as they continue to strive for success in the West Coast Conference.
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