Heading into Pac-12 conference play undefeated, the Aztec men’s soccer team (3-0-2) was ranked No. 21 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Poll.
This is the first time the Aztecs have been nationally ranked since 2016, which is also the last time the team made an NCAA tournament appearance.
Led by a strong defense and sophomore goalkeeper Jacob Castro, the Aztecs have posted four shutouts in their five games, leaving Castro tied for the most shutouts in the nation and a top-five mark in team goals average against, (.184) and save percentage (.944).
The Aztecs secured shutout wins over CSU Northridge, UC Davis, and CSU Bakersfield, all Big West opponents.