Sports Infomation Releases

CSUSM Men's Soccer Falls 1-0 to Simon Fraser in A.I.I. Championship
November 14, 2009

Cougar men's soccer gave everything it had in the A.I.I. Finals on Saturday, but the spirited effort was not enough to overcome top-seeded Simon Fraser, as CSUSM fell 1-0.

Press Release


Men's Soccer Defeats St. Thomas (TX) 2-0, Advances to A.I.I. Finals
November 12, 2009

Coach Ron Pulvers' CSU San Marcos men's soccer team will compete for an automatic bid to the National Championships, as the squad defeated St. Thomas (TX) 2-0 Thursday night to earn a trip to the A.I.I. Title Game.

Press Release


Men's Soccer Defeats Embry-Riddle 3-1
November 11, 2009

Cougar men's soccer cruised to a first-round victory at the A.I.I. Tournament on Wednesday, defeating Embry-Riddle 3-1 in their home stadium in Phoenix, AZ.

Press Release


Men's Soccer Officially Qualifies for Post-Season!
November 4, 2009

Cal State San Marcos men's soccer has officially qualified for its first post-season appearance!  The Cougars will begin play in the A.I.I. Tournament on Wednesday, November 11th.

A.I.I. Tournament Information


Men's Soccer Defeats Chapman 1-0
October 26, 2009

Cougar men's soccer closed out the regular season with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Chapman on Monday.


Men's Soccer Ties with Soka
October 23, 2009

Cougar men's soccer did everything but win the game on Friday, settling for a 2-2 tie at Soka Univeristy.

Press Release


Men's Soccer Escapes La Sierra with 1-0 Win
October 18, 2009

It wasn't easy, but Cougar men's soccer battled through tough playing conditions and finally found the back of the net to earn a 1-0 victory a La Sierra University.

Press Release


Men's Soccer Celebrates Senior Day with 5-1 Win
October 14, 2009

What was supposed to be a celebration of the Cougar seniors turned out to a flat-out celebration, as the CSUSM men's soccer team smashed San Diego Christian 5-1 on Wednesday.

Press Release


Men's Soccer Makes Homecoming a Success with 2-0 Win
October 10, 2009

It was an electric day for Cougar men's soccer, as a huge crowd of current students, fans, and alumni cheered the team on to victory in the first annual Alumni Association Homecoming Game.  The team on the field matched the fans' energy, defeating UC Santa Cruz 2-0.
Press Release


October 5 -- Watch our Homecoming Game Online!

Can't make it out to Mangrum Field for Saturday's Homecoming men's soccer match?  Watch it live online at Livestream.com!  Click here to go to the CSUSM Cougars channel, and tune in this Saturday at noon for the broadcast!

HOMECOMING GAME

Support your Cal State San Marcos men's soccer team in the first annual Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 10th!  The Alumni Association BBQ (sign up here) starts at 11:30, and kickoff is at noon.

Game Information

October 2 -- Zuniga's 2 Goals Push Cougar Men's Soccer Past Biola, 3-2

Facing a very good Biola team on the road, Cougar men's soccer earned a roller coaster 3-2 victory on Friday.

Press Release

September 23 -- Men's Soccer Falls 4-0 to #2 Azusa Pacific

CSUSM men's soccer traveled to Azusa on Wednesday thinking upset, but early goals in both the first and second halves sunk CSUSM, 4-0.

Press Release

September 19 -- Men's Soccer Loses Close 3-2 Match to Fresno Pacific

Cougar men's soccer fought hard on the road on Saturday, but a pair of late Fresno Pacific goals led to a 3-2 loss for CSUSM.

September 15 -- Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day

Come out to the home women's soccer game on Tuesday, September 22nd at 4:00 PM to show your appreciation for the CSUSM Faculty and Staff!

Game Information

September 15 -- Men's Soccer Comes Back to Defeat Point Loma 3-2

Building off the momentum from Saturday's big win over Westmont, Cougar men's soccer staged another big comeback to dispatch of Point Loma 2-1 in overtime.

Press Release

September 12 -- Men's Soccer Wins Thriller Against Westmont

A rabid crowd of Cougar fans cheered an equally-energetic Cougar men's soccer team to victory in its home opener Saturday.

Press Release

September 8 -- Blumenshine's Hat Trick Leads to Victory

Freshman Max Blumenshine's first three goals as a Cougar helped men's soccer to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Claremont Mudd-Scripps on Tuesday.

Press Release

September 5 -- Master's College Defeats Men's Soccer 3-0

Playing in their last game at The Master's Tournament in Santa Clarita, Cougar men's soccer was defeated by a very good Master's College team 3-0 on Saturday.
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September 4 -- Zuniga Leads Men's Soccer to First Win

A pair of goals from forward Brandon Zuniga led Cougar men's soccer to its first win of 2009, a decisive 3-0 victory over Hope International.
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September 1 -- Men's Soccer Falls 4-0 to CSUDH

Three first half goals put the game out of reach early, and another early in the second capped off a 4-0 win for Cal State Dominguez-Hills over Cougar men's soccer on Tuesday.
Press Release

September 1 -- 2009 Men's Soccer Season Preview:  Forwards

With the 2009 Cal State San Marcos soccer season here, we're going to take a position-by-position look at the teams.  Today, we're previewing the Forwards on the Men's Soccer team.
Season Preview

August 28 -- Men's Soccer Fights Hard but Falls 1-0 to UCSD

Cougar men's soccer put up a valiant effort in its opener, but came up just short against UCSD, falling 1-0.

Press Release

August 27 -- Follow Tonight's Men's Soccer Opener

UCSD will be providing Live Stats for tonight's men's soccer opening game!  The Cougars vs. the Tritons will kick off at 7:00 PM at UCSD.

August 26 -- 2009 Men's Soccer Season Preview:  Midfielders

With the 2009 Cal State San Marcos soccer season nearly here, we're going to take a position-by-position look at the teams.  Today, we're previewing the Midfielders on the Men's Soccer team.
Season Preview

August 18 -- 2009 Men's Soccer Season Preview:  Defenders

With the 2009 Cal State San Marcos soccer season nearly here, we're going to take a position-by-position look at the teams.  Today, we're previewing the Defenders on the Men's Soccer team.

Men's Soccer Defenders Preview

August 13 -- 2009 Men's Soccer Season Preview:  Goalkeepers

With the 2009 Cal State San Marcos soccer season nearly here, we're going to take a position-by-position look at the teams.  Today, we're previewing the Goalkeepers on the Men's Soccer team.

Note that the men's season begins on August 28th at UCSD.  The home opener is September 12th vs. Westmont at 3:00 PM.
Goalkeeper Season Preview

July 28 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Eleven

Extremely anxious for the 14 hours of flying that we would endure today, we arose at 6:00 a.m. and enjoyed our final breakfast at what has been a tremendously hospitable hotel with an exceptional staff.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 27 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Ten

Our last full day in Germany was filled with bittersweet emotions. The excitement of heading home and having the luxury of seeing our families was overshadowed by the disappointment of leaving such a beautiful country.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 24 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Nine

What started as another beautiful day in Germany, turned out to be filled with mixed emotions. With both teams having their usual morning training sessions and the day off from games, we embarked on a journey to experience a true piece of history.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 23 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Eight

With a clear agenda and no travel plans set for the afternoon, a day of leisure would surely cure some of the sore limbs and exhausted bodies that many of us have.  After a light training session by the women, who were scheduled to play a game later this evening, and a solid training session from the men's squad...
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 23 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Seven

Enthusiastic about today's events, we arose early and had a buffet breakfast waiting for us at 8:00 a.m. this morning. The women's well earned victory yesterday equated to a light yet engaging training session, while the men prepared to play the Azerbaijan U-17 National Team.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 22 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Six

On our sixth day in Germany, we were all becoming infatuated with the country. The landscape, the beauty, and the lifestyle used to seem so surreal but have become encompassed in our every day lives for the past week.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 21 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Five

Today's expedition can not even be put into words how amazing it truly was; pictures can only offer a minuscule depiction of how breathtaking the views actually were. Arguably today was one of the most beautiful days from start to finish that any of us have ever seen.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

Day Five Pictures

July 19 -- Women's Soccer Defeates FC Nuremburg 3-0
Congratulations to the Cougar women's soccer team for defeating FC Nuremburg 3-0 on Sunday!  It was the first game the women's team played on Cougar soccer's 11-day trip to Germany.  Lauren Johnson and Clarissa Hidalgo tallied the goals, and CSUSM's trademark swarming defense stifled Nuremburg's offense. 
On the men's side, Cougar men's soccer lost their first game on Saturday.

July 19 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Four

The women had a short training session this morning, since they would play a game later this evening in hope of a victory, while the men got the day off after a tough loss yesterday. After a delicious breakfast, the day of traveling got underway very early with the bus arriving at the hotel at 10:30 a.m.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 19 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Three

Today turned out to be a bit gloomier than the past few days have been. It began raining early last night and did not let up the rest of the day. Unfortunately that did put a dent in the plans we had arranged, but at the same time it did allow some of us to catch up on some much needed sleep and relaxation from the jetlag and traveling.  

2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 18 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day Two

Our first full day in Germany was by no means disappointing! 
The morning routine that occurred, which we will be partaking in every morning while we are here in Germany, consists of the 48 of us sitting down to a delicious breakfast buffet in one of the hotels premier banquet hall.
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 17 -- Soccer Blog Update:  Day One

Following multiple security checks, a 10 hour flight to Paris, France, a 5 hour lay over that felt like 20, and a 2 hour connecting flight to Munich, Germany, the CSUSM Men's and Women's soccer teams finally arrived at their destination!
2009 Cougar Soccer Blog

July 14 -- Follow Cougar Soccer on its trip to Germany!

Coach Ron Pulvers and the Cougar men's and women's soccer teams have embarked on their 11-day trip to Germany, but that doesn't mean you can't follow them.  Midfielder Bradley Seidenglanz and defender Angela Matera will be sending in updates throughout the trip, which will be posted on this site!  Follow the link below to see the teams' schedules.
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July 8 -- CSUSM Soccer Headed to Germany

Preseason training for Cal State San Marcos soccer is about to get a lot more interesting.

Next Wednesday, Head Coach Ron Pulvers and his men’s and women’s soccer teams will arrive in Munich, and over the following eleven days they’ll see the sights, take in the culture, and of course play plenty of soccer.

Press Release

June 22 -- Fall Schedule Posted

The fall 2009 schedule for Cougar men's soccer has been posted!  Click the "Schedule" link to the right to view it.

May 7 -- Cougar Men’s Soccer Team to Headline “Soccer Party” in San Marcos

Soccer season is starting early in San Marcos!

Cal State San Marcos’ men’s soccer team is set to play an exhibition match against “Mexico’s Soccer Superstars” – a team featuring world-class players, many with World Cup experience.

The event, which is being put on by Golazo Sports Promotions, will take place on May 30th at San Marcos High.  Festivities will start at 3:00 PM, and will include food, games, booths, demonstrations and a festival atmosphere. 
Press Release

October 31 -- 2008 Soccer Season Schedule
All press releases and box scores from this season are available on the men's soccer schedule page.

August 8 -- Men's Soccer Season Preview
The Cal State San Marcos men's soccer season is just around the corner, and the team is looking to rebound from a disappointing 2007 campaign.
Season Preview

All Men's Soccer Press Releases

CSUSM Men's Soccer

Schedule

Roster

Coaches

Stats

Single-Season Records

All-Time Records

Quick Facts 

Head Coach:
Ron Pulvers

Men's Soccer Office Phone:
 (760) 750-7112

Assistant Coaches:
Bobby Renneisen
Brian Diamond

National Affiliation:
NAIA

2008 Record:
8-7-3

Overall Record:
26-20-4