Matadors Men's Soccer coaches earn USC West District Junior College DI Men's Staff of the Year
Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Soccer coaching staff was named the United Soccer Coaches Junior College Men’s Division I – West Staff of the Year after leading the Matadors to a fourth consecutive trip to the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer Championship.
YUMA, Ariz. – Arizona Western College Matadors Men's Soccer coaching staff was named the United Soccer Coaches Junior College Men's Division I – West Staff of the Year after leading the Matadors to a fourth consecutive trip the NJCAA DI Men's Soccer Championship.
Head Men's Soccer Coach Kenny Dale and his staff enjoy another successful season, culminating in a trip to Wichita, Kan., posting a 15-1-3 record.
Arizona Western won the Region I title, beating Yavapai 1-0 before heading out on the road to win the West District title, beating Snow 2-1 in overtime to punch its ticket to the national tournament. The Matadors went 1-0-1 in pool play, beating Miami Dade 2-1 in overtime before falling to Cowley County in penalties.
Kenny Dale wrapped up his 19th season at Arizona Western, upping his career win total to 288 after the 15-win 2024 season. Dale was assisted by Bello Alhassan, Fabian Munoz and Admir Balicevac.