https://eastbaypioneers.com/rss.aspx?path=msocLatest news items for Cal State East Bay University Athleticsen-us60https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/25/general-pioneer-with-purpose-support-east-bay-athletics-this-giving-day-march-4th.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/25/general-pioneer-with-purpose-support-east-bay-athletics-this-giving-day-march-4th.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Track, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Women's Volleyball, Baseball

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The Cal State East Bay community is mourning the loss of Dr. Al Mathews, a true Pioneer whose influence as a coach, educator, and administrator helped shape the university's athletics program for nearly three decades.]]>Al MathewsWed, 21 Jan 2026 13:22:00 PST17481https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/15/general-pioneer-spotlight-steve-spencers-oversight-of-the-saac-at-cal-state-east-bay.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/15/general-pioneer-spotlight-steve-spencers-oversight-of-the-saac-at-cal-state-east-bay.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Track, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Women's Volleyball, Baseball

Six years ago, Steve Spencer stepped into the role of advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Cal State East Bay with a clear purpose: to amplify the student-athlete voice and foster a stronger sense of community. Today, that vision has not only taken root but flourished, thanks to a passionate and motivated Executive Board that has elevated SAAC's impact to new heights under Spencer's watch.]]>Spencer SAAC Feature StoryMon, 15 Dec 2025 19:41:00 PST17447https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/10/mens-soccer-zarate-garners-all-region-honors-through-united-soccer-coaches.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/10/mens-soccer-zarate-garners-all-region-honors-through-united-soccer-coaches.aspxMen's Soccer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Add a fifth postseason award to Alejandro Zarate's collection. The midfielder from Cal State East Bay was named United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Second Team this week. Three organizations - CCAA, D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches have honored him with a combined five postseason awards.]]>Zarate - United Soccer CoachesWed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 PST57445https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/9/mens-soccer-zarate-named-d2cca-second-team-all-american.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/9/mens-soccer-zarate-named-d2cca-second-team-all-american.aspxMen's Soccer

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The D2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) announced its 2025 All-America Men's Soccer selections on Tuesday afternoon. From Cal State East Bay, Alejandro Zarate was named to the Second Team after an outstanding season on the pitch. He reached the All-America ballot after being named to the D2 CCA All-West Region First Team in November.]]>Zarate All-AmericaTue, 9 Dec 2025 12:00:00 PST57442https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/25/mens-soccer-zarate-adds-to-award-collection-being-named-to-d2cca-all-west-region-first-team.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/25/mens-soccer-zarate-adds-to-award-collection-being-named-to-d2cca-all-west-region-first-team.aspxMen's Soccer

PORTLAND, Ore. - The D2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) announced its 2025 All-West Region Men's Soccer selections on Tuesday afternoon. From Cal State East Bay, Alejandro Zarate was named to the First Team after an outstanding season on the pitch.]]>Zarate D2CCATue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 PST57426https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/14/mens-soccer-pioneers-season-ends-with-semifinal-loss-to-stanislaus-state.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/14/mens-soccer-pioneers-season-ends-with-semifinal-loss-to-stanislaus-state.aspxMen's Soccer

SEASIDE, Calif. — Cal State East Bay put together one of its most determined performances of the season in Friday morning's CCAA Tournament semifinal, out-shooting No. 3 team in the country Stanislaus State.  The Pioneers controlled for long stretches of play, but were ultimately undone by a pair of decisive Warrior goals in a 2–0 defeat at Cardinale Stadium.]]>Charlie CazaresFri, 14 Nov 2025 17:06:00 PST57410https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/14/mens-soccer-yuto-hatayama-wins-ccaa-elite-13-award.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/14/mens-soccer-yuto-hatayama-wins-ccaa-elite-13-award.aspxMen's Soccer

TURLOCK, CALIF. – Cal State East Bay's senior forward Yuto Hatayama took home a big academic award for the men's soccer team on Friday at the CCAA Tournament,]]>Hatamaya Elite 13Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:30:00 PST57408https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-soccer-six-pioneers-earn-all-ccaa-honors-zarate-named-midfielder-of-the-year.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-soccer-six-pioneers-earn-all-ccaa-honors-zarate-named-midfielder-of-the-year.aspxMen's Soccer

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — After one of the most successful seasons in program history, six Cal State East Bay men's soccer players earned recognition from the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), highlighted by midfielder Alejandro Zarate, who was named the 2025 CCAA Midfielder of the Year and selected to the All-CCAA First Team.]]>2025 MSOC All-CCAAWed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:00 PST57407https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-soccer-pioneer-spotlight-julian-valle.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-soccer-pioneer-spotlight-julian-valle.aspxMen's Soccer

When junior midfielder Julian Valle takes the field for Cal State East Bay men's soccer, he's not just playing the game he loves, he's representing home. A Union City native, Valle grew up minutes from campus, and joining the Pioneers was more than a college decision, it was a calling.]]>Valle SpotlightWed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 PST57406