CSUN Takes on Seattle U to Complete Two-Game Homestand

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.---CSUN Men's Soccer (1-0-1) closes a two-match homestand on Thursday evening against visiting Seattle University. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. with Ghizal Hasan on the call on ESPN+

LAST TIME OUT
The Matadors hosted Biola last Saturday (Aug. 30) at Matador Soccer Field. Enrique Pineda scored in the 16th minute and Jorge Solorzano added a penalty kick late in the first half in the 2-0 victory. Goalkeeper Dorian Drucks had a career high nine saves as CSUN earned the shutout.

Both teams' offenses were on full display in the first half, as there were 14 combined shots, eight of them by the Matadors. The game was very physical, with both teams committing seven fouls in the half.
Biola found more rhythm after halftime, generating 12 of its 18 shots in the second half.

In the 74th minute, the Eagles had back-to-back attempts but Drucks had two tremendous saves in a row. The Eagles also earned three second-half corner kicks but couldn't capitalize. Despite the late pressure by the Eagles, CSUN closed out the final minutes without conceding a goal, sealing the shutout in front of the Matador faithful.

CSUN is off to its best start since 2023, where the Matadors started 2-0-3. Drucks now has 19 saves on the year over three shutouts.

DRUCKS EARNS BIG WEST HONORS
Drucks took home Big West Defensive player of the week on August 25 for the two games in Oklahoma to kick off the season. The 6'3 junior from Essen, Germany, was the goalkeeper responsible for two shutouts this past week versus Tulsa and Oral Roberts. Drucks was vital in the fact that it was the first time since Sep. 24-28 of 2022 that CSUN had had back-to-back shutouts.

It is the first time in Drucks' career that he has been named Defensive Player of the Week by the Big West.

FINDING THE NET TO BEGIN THE YEAR
Zack Harris, Pineda and Solorzano have accounted for the Matador goals this year. Harris had the game winner against Oral Roberts on August 24 with 12 minutes left to play to propel CSUN to its first win of the new season. Pineda, the senior from Sylmar had an early goal last time out against Biola. Pineda forced a turnover near the top of the box before slotting a shot into the right corner of the net for his first goal of the season. The goal was unassisted.

Solorzano buried a penalty kick after the Eagles were whistled for a foul in the box. The goal doubled the Matadors' lead at the 40 minute mark.

SCOUTING SEATTLE U
The Redhawks come into Thursday's contest with an 0-1-2 overall record. Seattle dropped the season opener against No.24 Missouri State, 4-1 on August 21. Three days later Seattle traveled to North Carolina and lost that matchup, 2-1.

Last time out, during the home opener against UNLV, the Redhawks played to a scoreless tie, even after dominating possession and shots—12 shots to 3, corners 11 to 2.

Overall, 2025 marks Seattle U's 58th season of men's soccer. Historically, the program holds an all-time record of 530–412–89 (.557) and won national titles in 1997 (NAIA) and 2004 (Division II).

The team graduated four of its top five scorers. Returning multi-goal contributors include Edgar Leon, River Stewart, and Andre Philibbosian. Edgar Leon earned a spot on the Preseason All-WCC Team after a standout freshman year (8 goals, 13 points).

Series History: CSUN is 2-1 all time against Seattle U, with the last matchup coming in 2024. CSUN dropped that high scoring contest, 4-3 away from Northridge. The previous two matchups were in 2011 and 2018, both victories for the Matadors.

CSUN Takes on Seattle U to Complete Two-Game Homestand

Players Mentioned

Dorian Drucks

Zack Harris

Enrique Pineda

Jorge Solorzano

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