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Sun Devil Seniors Play Final Game in Tempe

by Caleb Harris - October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Trailing by two goals, Tatum Thomason attacked the ball near the top of the box, pushing past a Horned Frog defender to deliver Arizona State’s lone goal of the game. It was an emotional day in Tempe as the Sun Devils’ seniors played their final game at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium.

Veteran ASU Backline Struggles With Pressure in Third-Straight Loss

by Jack Brooks - October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

TEMPE — Texas Tech junior forward Taylor Zdrojewski received the ball outside the top right of the Sun Devils’ penalty box in the 85th minute. A packed Sun Devil Soccer Stadium’s “A-S-U” chants were silenced as Zdrojewski ripped the ball past Arizona State senior goalkeeper Pauline Nelles for a 3-2

Sun Devils Shutting Down Top Scorers To Preserve Undefeated Record

by Caleb Harris - September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

TEMPE – It takes a lot of successful habits to be undefeated this late in September, but ASU soccer has excelled notably in one area, shutting down star strikers. The Sun Devils 8-0-2 (1-0-1 Big 12) have been dominant defensively, surrendering just 5 goals all season. A large part of that

Soaring Sun Devils slowed by Cowgirls defense in draw

by Harrison Fuller - September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Heads were low and feet dragged in the dirt as the Arizona State women’s soccer team left the field after Thursday's game against Oklahoma State. The Sun Devils felt defeated, even though the score didn’t say so. ASU tied the Cowgirls 0-0 in a game that had spectacular defense, some stellar

Sun Devils earn first ranked win in 700 days over No. 10 BYU

by Caleb Harris - September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

(Photo: Ava Barhydt/WCSN) TEMPE – Just eight minutes into the game, freshman Addison Baltodano sprinted up the left side of the box before rolling a cross to Cameron Valladares. The senior forward dove past a sprinting defender to send the ball and herself into the back of the net, creating a

Senior Gillard steps further into leadership role in final year

by Harrison Fuller - September 18, 2025September 29, 2025

(Photo: Hazel Foubert/WCSN) In the ever-changing landscape of college sports, it becomes increasingly difficult to find great team leaders. Arizona State soccer briefly felt that sentiment. Longtime captain Lucy Johnson graduated last year, and head coach Graham Winkworth needed someone new to step in. Senior defender Grace Gillard may have only joined

ASU Soccer season ends in first round of Big 12 Tournament

by Rees Goodall - October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

On Wednesday afternoon, the Arizona State soccer team took on the Kansas Jayhawks in the first round of the Sprouts Food Market Big 12 Championship. After ending the regular season with an 8-7-3 record, ASU needed to go far in the tournament to have a chance at qualifying for the

ASU Soccer suffers from unlucky bounces against Kansas

by Rees Goodall - October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

(Photo By: Sam Farsky/ WCSN) TEMPE — With under 20 minutes played in the second half, the Arizona State soccer team was tied 1-1 with Kansas. Junior forward Lexi Watts played the ball ahead for redshirt sophomore forward Saige Wimes, then Wimes charged down the left wing. Senior defender Olivia Coleman

Stifling defense was the key in ASU Soccer’s win over Kansas State

by Rees Goodall - October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

(Photo By: Katherine Gore/ WCSN) TEMPE – In the 53rd minute, the Kansas State Wildcats were looking to rebound from a first half where they fell 1-0 down against the Arizona State soccer team. Leading the charge was sophomore forward Jo Sees, who received the ball inside on the box, cut

ASU Soccer struggles to manage Utah aggressiveness in loss

by Luke Lendler - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo by: Maya Diaz/ WCSN) TEMPE — A look of confusion flashed across Arizona State (7-3-3, 2-3-1) junior goalkeeper Pauline Nelles’ face just two seconds into Friday’s matchup with Utah (5-4-4, 2-2-2). With the first kick of the game, Utes sophomore midfielder Lilliah Blum had elected to wind up and send