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The Aztec soccer teams are gearing up for their home matches at Snapdragon Stadium this fall. The women’s team kicks off the season against UC San Diego, while the men’s team faces San Diego. Both teams are offering free t-shirts to the first 500 attendees, and tickets are available starting at $10. The men’s team has a challenging season ahead, including games against prominent rivals. The upcoming games signify not only exciting match-ups, but also highlight the growth of soccer in the region, especially with the announcement of a new Major League Soccer franchise.
San Diego – Excitement is building as the Aztec soccer teams return to Snapdragon Stadium this fall for a series of home matches. The SDSU women’s soccer team is set to kick off the season on August 30, while the men’s soccer team will follow on September 1, both in front of eager fans at the stadium.
The women’s team will host UC San Diego at 7 p.m. on August 30, marking the start of their season. The first 500 fans to attend this match will receive a free SDSU soccer t-shirt, adding to the anticipation for the event. Following closely, the men’s soccer team will play against San Diego at 5 p.m. on September 1, also offering the first 500 attendees a complimentary t-shirt.
Tickets for both matches are available starting at just $10, and parking will be free for all attendees. For groups of ten or more, specialized ticket arrangements can be made by contacting the SDSU ticket office at (619) 283-SDSU or via email.
The men’s soccer program is gearing up for a challenging season ahead, having released its 2025 schedule. This season will open with friendlies against UC San Diego on August 12 and UC Santa Barbara on August 15, leading into the official opener at Virginia on August 21. An additional non-conference match will see them face Howard on August 24 before their heavy home schedule kicks off with a match against Life Pacific on August 28.
After facing Life Pacific, the men’s team will host the University of San Diego on Labor Day, September 1. Historically, the Aztecs hold a sturdy 16-8-3 record against USD, presenting a competitive rivalry, especially as USD has recently made NCAA appearances.
The last season at Snapdragon Stadium saw impressive attendance figures, with 3,802 fans attending a match against UC Davis, setting the bar high for future events. In the backdrop, San Diego’s soccer scene has seen some tensions, notably when a recent match turned tumultuous between fans of Los Angeles Galaxy and San Diego FC, resulting in a heavy police presence. Fortunately, only one minor injury was reported, which was unrelated to the confrontations.
In a positive development for the local soccer landscape, Major League Soccer has announced that San Diego’s expansion franchise is set to begin its inaugural season in 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium. This franchise is expected to provide significant financial benefits to SDSU through a lease agreement. Furthermore, the franchise will collaborate with the Right to Dream academy, aiming to bolster youth soccer development in San Diego and create a robust recruitment pipeline for players moving from youth leagues to collegiate soccer at SDSU.
The upcoming home games at Snapdragon Stadium not only provide an exciting opportunity for local fans to support their teams but also represent a critical period for the growth of soccer in the region. As the Aztecs prepare to take the field this fall, they do so with a backdrop of heightened interest in soccer at both collegiate and professional levels.
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- Google News: MLS San Diego
- Snapdragon Stadium Soccer Updates
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