The San Diego State men鈥檚 soccer team is set to host Navy on Sunday at noon. Admission is free and the match will be livestreamed on the Pac-12鈥檚 YouTube channel. This event follows their recent loss to Liberty, highlighting the challenges faced by a roster adjusting to significant turnover with a record 20 newcomers this season.

By the Numbers
  • SDSU lost their season opener to Liberty 2-1, with 39 fouls and eight yellow cards issued.
  • Only 17.8% of last season鈥檚 minutes are returning, one of the lowest in the nation.
State of Play
  • Navy comes off a 7-0 loss at UC San Diego and was picked to finish ninth in the Patriot League.
  • Head coach John Hackworth is in his first year at Navy, bringing experience from MLS and national teams.
  • SDSU plays at home with a strong record of 19-6-0 in non-conference matches on their home turf.
What's Next

The Aztecs aim to rebound against Navy before entering the Pac-12 competition in 2026, with expectations to build on the preseason Poll prediction of a third-place finish.

Bottom Line

Facing a challenging match against Navy, the Aztecs must capitalize on home advantage and quickly adapt to their evolving squad dynamics to secure a win.