2018-19 Pima Aztecs Men's Soccer News

Season

The Aztecs signed eight players to the 2019 recruiting class including defender Christian De Los Rios (Tolleson HS) and forward Samuel Lossou (Rincon/University HS). Photos courtesy of David Cosgrove

Aztecs men's soccer signs six Southern Arizona/Tucson All-Stars for 2019

May 22, 2019

The Pima Community College men's soccer team added eight players to its 2019 recruiting class; six from Southern Arizona and were recognized as first-team players.

Aztecs men's soccer to receive championship rings on Wednesday, Apr. 3

April 01, 2019

The Pima Community College men’s soccer team and staff will receive their NJCAA Division I National Championship rings at the Pima Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday.

Pima Men's Soccer host I.D. Camp on Saturday, Mar. 16

March 14, 2019

The Pima Community College men's soccer program will hold a Spring ID Camp on Saturday, March 16 at the Pima West Campus (2202 W. Anklam Rd. Tucson, AZ 85709).

Men's soccer sophomore Abraham Espinoza (Saguaro HS) signed his letter of intent to Dixie State University in St. George, UT. The midfielder scored three goals with four assists as he started and played in 26 games. The Trailblazers move to NCAA Division I play starting next season. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Soccer midfielder Espinoza signs to Division I Dixie State University

March 14, 2019

Pima Community College men's soccer sophomore Abraham Espinoza (Saguaro HS) became the fourth Aztecs men's soccer player to sign his national letter of intent to a four-year university.

Sophomore Kaskile Zawadi (Cholla HS) signed his national letter of intent to Fairleigh Dickinson University, an NCAA Division I school in Teaneck, NJ. He was selected United Soccer Coaches All-West Region and was named second team NJCAA All-American. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Men's soccer defender Zawadi signs to Fairleigh Dickinson University

March 06, 2019

Pima Community College men's soccer sophomore Kaskile Zawadi (Cholla HS) signed his national letter of intent on Wedneaday and will continue his collegiate career at the four-year university level.

Sophomore defender Daniel Suazo (Tucson HS) signed his national letter of intent to play at Adams State University, an NCAA Division II liberal arts school in Alamosa, CO. He helped the Aztecs capture their first NJCAA Division I National Championship. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Soccer's Suazo signs to Adams State University

February 08, 2019

Pima Community College men's soccer player Daniel Suazo (Tucson HS) signed his national letter of intent to continue his collegiate career.

Aztecs men's soccer national champion Jacob Pacheco signed his national letter of intent on Friday to play at Siena College, an NCAA Division I school in Loudonville, Albany County, New York. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Men's Soccer defender Pacheco signs to Siena College

January 11, 2019

Pima Community College men’s soccer national champion Jacob Pacheco signed his national letter of intent on Friday and will receive a full scholarship to play NCAA Division I soccer.

The Pima Community College men's soccer staff (Alex Rangel, David Cosgrove, Gabe Mendoza and Javier Holguin) was named 2018 United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division I Staff of the Year on Friday. They led the Aztecs to their first NJCAA Division I national title and finished with a 26-2 record. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Cosgrove and the men's soccer coaches named National JC Staff of the Year

December 14, 2018

The Pima Community College men’s soccer program received another national award on Friday and it belongs to the coaches.

Sophomore forward Hugo Kametani was selected the 2018 United Soccer Coaches Junior College Diviaion I National Player of the Year. He scored a single season record of 30 goals and scored the game-winning goal in the national championship game. Photo by James Gilbert.

Kametani becomes first Pima men's soccer player to be named National Player of the Year

December 13, 2018

Pima Community College men’s soccer player Hugo Kametani received the highest honor on Thursday from the United Soccer Coaches.

Sophomore Hugo Kametani and freshman Nils Roth were named first team 2018 United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division I All-Americans. Freshman Ricky Gordillo was selected to the second team. All three along with sophomore Kaskile Zawadi were named All-West Region. Photos by James Gilbert

Kametani, Roth and Gordillo selected United Soccer Coaches All-Americans; Four named All-West Region

December 07, 2018

The Pima Community College men’s soccer team received accolades from the United Soccer Coaches on Friday as it released its 2018 Junior College Men’s Division I All-American teams.

Sophomores Hugo Kametani was selected first team NJCAA Division I All-American while sophomore Kaskile Zawadi was named second team NJCAA Division I All-American. The Aztecs have 21 NJCAA All-Americans and 11 in the last 12 years. Photos by James Gilbert

Kametani and Zawadi selected NJCAA Men's Soccer All-Americans

December 06, 2018

The NJCAA Men’s Soccer All-Americans were released on Thursday and representatives from the Pima Community College team were recognized.

The Aztecs men's soccer team visited the Tucson City Council on Tuesday where Mayor Jonathan Rothschild declared Dec. 4 as "Aztecs Men's Soccer Day." The team was awarded medals and certificates of achievement. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Aztecs men's soccer honored at the Tucson City Council

December 04, 2018

The Pima Community College men's soccer team was honored at the Tucson City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Aztecs Men's Soccer Pep Rally on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at West Campus Gymnasium

November 19, 2018

The Pima Community College men’s soccer team captured the NJCAA Division I National Championship on Saturday. The team is home and Pima Community College is ready to celebrate.

The Aztecs men's soccer team claimed the 2018 NJCAA Division I National Championship on Saturday after beating Barton Community College 2-1 in double overtime. Hugo Kametani scored the game-winning goal in the 106th minute. The Aztecs set many records this season. They finished 26-2 overall. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Kametan's goal in double overtime gives Aztecs men's soccer NJCAA National Championship

November 17, 2018

The Pima Community College men’s soccer team closed out the 2018 season and claimed the NJCAA Division I National Championship on Saturday in Daytona, FL.

Aztec (Men's Soccer Tournament Championship) Watch Party at Downtown Campus

November 16, 2018

Pima Community College's men's soccer team (25-2) will play for the NJCAA Division I National Championship tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. (3 p.m. ET) at Daytona Beach, Fla. It is the team's first national championship appearance since 1999. They shut out No. 7 Monroe College in the first semifinal on Friday.

Sophomore Hugo Kametani came through once again with a penalty kick goal in the 72nd minute as the No. 1 seeded Aztecs beat No. 7 Monroe College to move on to the NJCAA Division I Tournament final on Saturday. Photo by James Gilbert

Kametani's goal proves enough to send Aztecs men's soccer to NJCAA Tournament Final

November 16, 2018

The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (25-2) will play in its first NJCAA Division I National Championship game since 1999.