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ASU Soccer faces Kansas in season-defining Big 12 Tournament first round matchup

by Mason Seal - October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

(Photo By: Sam Farsky) KANSAS CITY — Losing to a rival is never fun, especially on senior night. That was the case for Arizona State Soccer last Friday when it hosted its biggest adversary, the Arizona Wildcats. ASU had numerous opportunities to end their season on a better note, but the

By the Numbers: State of ASU soccer ahead of Big-12 tournament

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

(Photo By: Sam Farsky/ WCSN) Inconsistency has been the narrative for Arizona State Soccer (8-7-3, 3-7-1) during the 2024 season. After an impressive non-conference start that saw them remain undefeated with a record of 5-0-2, the Sun Devils struggled to find their footing in conference play, ending with a 3-7-1 record.

From Japan to ASU: Meet the ASU Soccer male practice players whose journeys were fueled by love of the game

by Ella Gomez - October 29, 2024October 30, 2024

TEMPE — When fans attend an Arizona State women’s soccer game in Tempe there’s a lot they’ll see and notice. They’ll notice the new large Big-12 branding adorning the field, a nod to the school's new conference. They’ll notice the play of the 30-plus players between both sides that will

ASU soccer honor Seniors in tough loss to Arizona, eye Postseason

by Rees Goodall - October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

(Photo by: Sam Farsky/ WCSN) When the game clock hit 90 minutes and referee Jonathan Weiner blew his whistle for full-time, it meant much more than just the end of Friday night’s 1-0 Territorial Cup loss for the Arizona State soccer team. The whistle closed the final regular season game for

Missed chances yet again plague ASU Soccer in season finale against rival Arizona

by Mason Seal - October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

(Photo By: Sam Farsky/ WCSN) In the most anticipated game of the season for Arizona State Soccer, the Sun Devils were shut out, ending their regular season schedule with a sour taste in their mouths. For the second year in a row, ASU fell to Arizona, ending their regular season with

Missed Opportunities plays major role in ASU Soccer loss to Kansas

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

(Photo By: Samantha Farsky/WCSN) In the 71st minute of play down one goal, Cameron Valladares received a pass off a Kansas turnover which opening a counter attack. The ASU junior forward drove down the field at speed which drew in the Jayhawk defenders and led to lanes opening up. One of

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

ASU looks for final postseason surge aganst Kansas

by Mason Seal - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo By: Katherine Gore/ WCSN) TEMPE — After starting 1-1-1 in conference play, Arizona State Soccer has hit a rut. Since a 1-1 tie on September 22nd, ASU has only won two matches and has been outscored 8-16 in that time frame. The Sun Devils now sit 8-5-3 overall but just

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 get’s vital win vs. Kansas State to keep postseason hopes alive

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

(Photo By: Katherin Gore/ WCSN) TEMPE — In the 19th minute of play, Kierra Blundell spotted an opening. The ASU freshman forward played a through ball along the ground, just left of the 18-yard box to junior attacker Enasia Colon. Colon received and took her first touch into space leaving the