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Soccer (Men) Archive
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![The ghosts of the past were hanging over both the boys’ and girls’ 6A high school soccer championships. Two of the four teams playing Saturday in the finals were […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/soccrfeet-115x115.jpg "Gilbert HS, Xavier bury 2016 ghosts with 6A soccer titles")
Gilbert HS, Xavier bury 2016 ghosts with 6A soccer titles
Posted on February 13, 2017 | No CommentsThe ghosts of the past were hanging over both the boys’ and girls’ 6A high school soccer championships. Two of the four teams playing Saturday in the finals were […] -
![The Hamilton High girls’ soccer team was looking for some revenge against Desert Vista High School when the two teams met for the Black Division title of the Arizona […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gsoccer-115x115.jpg "Hamilton falls just short of sweep at AZ Soccer Showcase")
Hamilton falls just short of sweep at AZ Soccer Showcase
Posted on January 4, 2017 | No CommentsThe Hamilton High girls’ soccer team was looking for some revenge against Desert Vista High School when the two teams met for the Black Division title of the Arizona […] -
![It was as if the heavens opened and dropped a couple of soccer gifts into the Pinnacle and Hamilton high school programs this season. Hamilton was able to turn its […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/soccrfeet-115x115.jpg "Pinnacle’s Turnbow, Hamilton’s Drack are soccer POYs")
Pinnacle’s Turnbow, Hamilton’s Drack are soccer POYs
Posted on March 23, 2016 | 1 CommentIt was as if the heavens opened and dropped a couple of soccer gifts into the Pinnacle and Hamilton high school programs this season. Hamilton was able to turn its […] -
![Hamilton High School had a chance to sweep both the boys’ and girls’ Division I state soccer titles over the weekend. It didn’t happen, but not due to a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/SccrSave-115x115.jpg "DV girls win soccer title on PKs; Hamilton wins boys’ title")
DV girls win soccer title on PKs; Hamilton wins boys’ title
Posted on February 15, 2016 | No CommentsHamilton High School had a chance to sweep both the boys’ and girls’ Division I state soccer titles over the weekend. It didn’t happen, but not due to a […] -
![As the start of a new school year draws near, there will be the usual angst that comes with the expectation of major injuries that are an accepted downside […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GirlsSoccr-115x115.jpg "Concussion concerns tighten officiating for prep soccer")
Concussion concerns tighten officiating for prep soccer
Posted on August 3, 2015 | No CommentsAs the start of a new school year draws near, there will be the usual angst that comes with the expectation of major injuries that are an accepted downside […] -
![“We think it’s the year of the wolf,” Cori Ghougassian told Arizona Republic writer Richard Obert after his Chandler High School soccer team beat Brophy Prep in Thursday’s state […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hsSccr-115x115.jpg "Chandler, Queen Creek win first-ever state soccer titles")
Chandler, Queen Creek win first-ever state soccer titles
Posted on February 15, 2015 | No Comments“We think it’s the year of the wolf,” Cori Ghougassian told Arizona Republic writer Richard Obert after his Chandler High School soccer team beat Brophy Prep in Thursday’s state […] -
![The best stories in any competition are those of the underdog, and this year’s high school state soccer playoffs offer up more than one. Three ‘Cinderella’ teams in the top […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SccrSave-115x115.jpg "Soccer state semifinals: ‘Cinderellas’ are still dancing")
Soccer state semifinals: ‘Cinderellas’ are still dancing
Posted on February 10, 2015 | No CommentsThe best stories in any competition are those of the underdog, and this year’s high school state soccer playoffs offer up more than one. Three ‘Cinderella’ teams in the top […] -
![The high school state tournaments for the winter sports programs are about to start and, as usual, there are numerous side stories that make the journey through the playoffs […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/soccrlights-115x115.jpg "Prep sports: state playoffs offer interesting side stories")
Prep sports: state playoffs offer interesting side stories
Posted on February 3, 2015 | No CommentsThe high school state tournaments for the winter sports programs are about to start and, as usual, there are numerous side stories that make the journey through the playoffs […] -
![This year, the value of contributing to team success beyond just scoring goals came into sharp focus as The Arizona Republic announced its prep Big-School Player of the Year […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SccrSave-115x115.jpg "Soccer Player of Year selections reward more than scoring")
Soccer Player of Year selections reward more than scoring
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 2,758 CommentsThis year, the value of contributing to team success beyond just scoring goals came into sharp focus as The Arizona Republic announced its prep Big-School Player of the Year […] -
![The state playoffs are always the biggest story of the year in any high school sport, and there always seems to be one game that stands out and will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/soccrsave-115x115.jpg "Verrado’s state soccer title is a story that’s hard to believe")
Verrado’s state soccer title is a story that’s hard to believe
Posted on February 16, 2014 | 2,050 CommentsThe state playoffs are always the biggest story of the year in any high school sport, and there always seems to be one game that stands out and will […] -
![Each year at this time, the holiday break from school provides high school sports teams the opportunity to jump into one of the many early-season tournaments going on throughout […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/girlssoccer20-115x115.jpg "Hamilton boys, Highland girls win Diablos Soccer Classic")
Hamilton boys, Highland girls win Diablos Soccer Classic
Posted on December 15, 2013 | 42 CommentsEach year at this time, the holiday break from school provides high school sports teams the opportunity to jump into one of the many early-season tournaments going on throughout […] -
![The soccer season for Northern Arizona University started on the road and ended on the road, and in between those games the Lumberjacks rolled up an 11-win season and secured […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/NAUsccrCele-115x115.jpg "After doubling 2012 wins, NAU soccer headed into playoffs")
After doubling 2012 wins, NAU soccer headed into playoffs
Posted on October 29, 2013 | 4,255 CommentsThe soccer season for Northern Arizona University started on the road and ended on the road, and in between those games the Lumberjacks rolled up an 11-win season and secured […] -
![So far, so good. The University of Arizona women’s soccer team has won both of its season-opening games under new head coach Tony Amato. And if 2-0 doesn’t sound all […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/UAsccrpract-115x115.jpg "New head coach has UA soccer off to best start in 5 years")
New head coach has UA soccer off to best start in 5 years
Posted on August 27, 2013 | 1,546 CommentsSo far, so good. The University of Arizona women’s soccer team has won both of its season-opening games under new head coach Tony Amato. And if 2-0 doesn’t sound all […] -
![What are the odds that two different schools can send both their boys and girls teams to the state championships – and come back without a single title among them? […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/soccrplayr1-115x115.jpg "Brophy, Xavier win Division I soccer titles; Tucson rules D-II")
Brophy, Xavier win Division I soccer titles; Tucson rules D-II
Posted on February 10, 2013 | 66 CommentsWhat are the odds that two different schools can send both their boys and girls teams to the state championships – and come back without a single title among them? […] -
![It’s early December and the high school soccer tournaments are breaking out all over as the season swings into high gear. For some teams, particularly those with state-title aspirations, these […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/soccrCU-115x115.png "Prep soccer tourneys bring out the best in the best")
Prep soccer tourneys bring out the best in the best
Posted on December 11, 2012 | 1,513 CommentsIt’s early December and the high school soccer tournaments are breaking out all over as the season swings into high gear. For some teams, particularly those with state-title aspirations, these […] -
![Something truly unique is about to happen in the Northern Arizona University athletic program, as the Lumberjacks women’s soccer team gets ready to play both Arizona State and the University […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NAUwsocr-115x115.jpg "NAU soccer has a chance to grab AZ bragging rights")
NAU soccer has a chance to grab AZ bragging rights
Posted on August 19, 2012 | 3,728 CommentsSomething truly unique is about to happen in the Northern Arizona University athletic program, as the Lumberjacks women’s soccer team gets ready to play both Arizona State and the University […] -
![The girls’ soccer teams in Division II will no doubt be happy to see Jenna Glad graduate at the end of the year. The senior midfielder led Catalina Foothills High […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/soccrkick-115x115.jpg "Prep soccer’s Players of the Year include scorers, goalie")
Prep soccer’s Players of the Year include scorers, goalie
Posted on March 4, 2012 | 1,624 CommentsThe girls’ soccer teams in Division II will no doubt be happy to see Jenna Glad graduate at the end of the year. The senior midfielder led Catalina Foothills High […] -
![After the dust settled from the weekend’s state high school championship soccer matches, the city of Tucson came away with solid possession of Division II. And a single school in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/soccer1-115x115.jpeg "Overtime thrills…two first-ever soccer state champions")
Overtime thrills…two first-ever soccer state champions
Posted on February 13, 2012 | 2,528 CommentsAfter the dust settled from the weekend’s state high school championship soccer matches, the city of Tucson came away with solid possession of Division II. And a single school in […] -
![Building a high school sports event that can be called a ‘national’ tournament takes time. But you have to begin somewhere. That’s what the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission did last […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Brophy wins AZ Soccer Showcase to kick off nat’l tourney")
Brophy wins AZ Soccer Showcase to kick off nat’l tourney
Posted on January 1, 2012 | 2,472 CommentsBuilding a high school sports event that can be called a ‘national’ tournament takes time. But you have to begin somewhere. That’s what the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission did last […] -
Tempe Diablos tourney helps evaluate prep soccer teams
Posted on December 11, 2011 | 78 CommentsThe Tempe Diablos soccer tournament is a great early-season gauge because it draws most of the top high school teams from around the state. This year was no exception. There […] -
Catalina Foothills sweeps both 4A-I state soccer titles
Posted on February 15, 2011 | 1,198 CommentsCatalina Foothills High School did what no other school was able to accomplish at this year’s soccer state championships. The Tucson school swept both the boys’ and girls’ titles. This […] -
Brophy wins match-up of Arizona’s top soccer teams
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 2,398 CommentsHamilton High School didn’t waste any time yesterday letting the No. 3 boys’ soccer team in the country know they weren’t intimidated by Brophy Prep’s gaudy stats. The Huskies marched […] -
Team effort: No. 3 GCU soccer puts 6 on All-Region teams
Posted on December 8, 2010 | 58 CommentsSuccess in soccer, just like any other team sport, comes down to a simple formula. Score as many points as possible, while keeping the opponent from doing the same thing. […] -
Tucson soccer teams win Brandon Bean pre-season event
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 2,423 CommentsThe high school soccer teams in southern Arizona got together last week for the annual Brandon Bean Classic tournament to kick off the 2010 soccer season. This year’s field left […] -
Corona del Sol goalie making impact on GCU program
Posted on November 27, 2010 | 952 CommentsThe Grand Canyon University women’s soccer team found a ‘keeper that’s really a keeper. And the result was one of the best seasons in the program’s history. And the […] -
Final two games are must-win for ASU women’s soccer
Posted on November 1, 2010 | 68 CommentsThe Arizona State women’s soccer team rolled into its weekend games with the Pac-10 Oregon schools, with just four games left in the regular season and an NCAA Tournament berth […] -
Scottsdale CC sets new soccer mark, but Pima advances
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 58 CommentsThe Artichokes are blooming at Scottsdale Community College. The men’s soccer program at the north Scottsdale school with the quirky mascot name has been on an upward trajectory since Adam […] -
NAU soccer tries to extend record win streak vs. Montana
Posted on October 22, 2010 | 66 CommentsThe Lumberjacks women’s soccer team will try to extend a record-breaking win streak this afternoon when it hosts conference foe, Montana. It has been a busy season for soccer in […] -
GCU men’s soccer moves into No. 1 in West Region
Posted on October 12, 2010 | 60 CommentsDespite suffering its first loss of the season, the Grand Canyon University men’s soccer team has moved up from third place to No. 1 in the West Region in this […]