2023-24 Matadors' Men's Soccer News
Arizona Western hosts signing day for 12 student-athletes
May 02, 2024
Arizona Western College held a signing ceremony for 12 Arizona Western student-athletes on Wednesday afternoon, signing letters of intent to continue their collegiate careers at four-year institutions.
Jeremi and Wiktor Kwiatkowski sign to play at four-year institutions
April 22, 2024
Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Soccer sophomores Jeremi and Wiktor Kwiatkowski have signed to continue their collegiate careers at four-year institutions with Jeremi signing with McKendree University and Wiktor signing with Northern Illinois University.
All-Region defender Endo signs with University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
February 22, 2024
Arizona Western College Men’s Soccer sophomore Shuntaro Endo has signed to continue his career at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley next season after helping the Matadors to a pair of NJCAA DI Soccer Championship appearances.
Jonathan Garcia heads back to the valley, signs with Ottawa University
January 16, 2024
Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer goalkeeper Jonathan Garcia has signed to continue his academic and athletic career at Ottawa University-Arizona after playing in eight games for the Matadors over the last three seasons.
Kinina signs with Florida Atlantic University
December 07, 2023
Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer sophomore defender Nick Kinina will continue his academic and soccer careers at Florida Atlantic after helping the Matadors to two trips to the NJCAA DI National Championships.
Makedika tabbed NJCAA DI Men's Soccer First Team All-American
November 28, 2023
Sophomore Terry Makedika was named a NJCAA First Team All-American on Tuesday morning after leading the Matadors in goals for a second consecutive season, helping the Matadors earn a trip to the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championships for the third straight season.
Nation's second-leading goal scorer Makedika signs with New Hampshire
November 28, 2023
Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer sophomore Terry Makedika has signed to continue his collegiate career at the University of New Hampshire after leading the Matadors in goal each of the last two seasons.
Matadors' season ends in semifinals with 4-3 loss to Tyler
November 16, 2023
The Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team scored three goals in the second but fell short in its comeback attempt, falling to Tyler 4-3 in the semifinals of the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championships on Thursday evening.
Men's Soccer tops LSU-Eunice 3-0 to advance to semifinals
November 14, 2023
For the third consecutive season, the Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team advanced to the semi-final round of the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championships with a 3-0 win over LSU-Eunice on Tuesday morning at Stryker Complex.
Makedika's strike the difference in 1-0 win over Casper
November 12, 2023
Terry Makedika scored a 57th-minute goal to help the No. 1 ranked Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team (17-0-3) win its opening game at the 2023 NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championships 1-0 over Casper (9-8-5) on Sunday morning.
Men's Soccer earns No. 1 seed in 2023 NJCAA DI Men's Soccer Championship
November 07, 2023
The No. 1 ranked Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team received the No. 1 overall seed in the 2023 NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championships, opening play on November 12, in Wichita, Kan.
Men's Soccer beats Bruins 2-1 to earn third straight trip to nationals
November 04, 2023
For the third straight season, the No. 1 ranked Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team (15-0-3) is headed to the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championship after beating Salt Lake (16-1-2) 2-1 in the West District Championship Game on Saturday night at Matador Soccer Field.
Men's Soccer beats Bruins 2-1 to earn third straight trip to nationals
November 04, 2023
For the third straight season, the No. 1 ranked Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team (15-0-3) is headed to the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championship after beating Salt Lake (16-1-2) 2-1 in the West District Championship Game on Saturday night at Matador Soccer Field.
Kinina named Chapman Automotive Student-Athlete of the Week
November 02, 2023
YUMA, Ariz. – Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer sophomore Nick Kinina was named the Chapman Automotive Student-Athlete of the Week after helping the Matadors claim the Region I title on Saturday.
Men's Soccer hosting Salt Lake in massive West District final showdown Saturday
November 02, 2023
YUMA, Ariz. – The No. 1 ranked Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team hosts the No. 2 ranked Salt Lake Bruins in the West District Championship game on Saturday at Matador Soccer Field at 7:00 pm with an automatic bid to the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championship on the line.
Makedika's hattrick lifts Matadors to Region I title with 4-2 win over Yavapai
October 28, 2023
YUMA, Ariz. – Terry Makedika scored three of the four goals the No. 1 ranked Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Soccer team (14-0-3) in a 4-2 win over Yavapai (8-6) in the Region I Final on Saturday night at Matador Soccer Field.