• Through the first half of Conference play, No. 3 STANFORD leads the league with its 12-game unbeaten streak and 13 points in Pac-12 competition. UCLA climbed to the second spot in the league standings (nine total points) after collecting three points on Monday in its 6-0 win over California. WASHINGTON follows close behind with eight points after a 1-0 win over OREGON STATE, for the Huskies’ 10th shutout on the season. The Beavers are also in the hunt for the league crown with seven points and now have a week off of competition. SAN DIEGO STATE found its first league win, shutting out CALIFORNIA, 1-0, while the Golden Bears are still searching for their first Pac-12 victory.
• STANFORD continues to pace the league with its No. 3 NSCAA ranking, while WASHINGTON climbed three spots to No. 17. Additionally, OREGON STATE received votes in the coaches’ poll.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 23
TV
Time
SAN DIEGO STATE at CALIFORNIA
PAC12/PACBA
2 p.m. PT
No. 17 WASHINGTON at Maryland
BTN
4:30 p.m. PT
UCLA at No. 3 STANFORD
PAC12/PACBA/PACLA
8 p.m. PT
Sunday, Oct. 25
UCLA at CALIFORNIA
PAC12/PACBA/PACLA
3 p.m. PT
Monday, Oct. 26
SAN DIEGO STATE at No. 3 STANFORD
PAC12
7 p.m. PT
PAC12/PACAZ/PACBA/PACLA/PACMT/PACOR/PACWA – Indicates live broadcast on Pac-12 Networks.
CONFERENCE STANDINGS (Expanded standings)
Teams
Points
Pac-12 Record
Overall Record
No. 3 Stanford
13
4-0-1
11-1-1
UCLA
9
3-2-0
7-6-0
No. 17 Washington
8
2-1-2
6-2-5
Oregon State
7
2-2-1
7-5-1
San Diego State
3
1-4-0
6-5-2
California
2
0-3-2
5-5-2
Pac-12 Networks’ Sports Report unveiled the Pac-12 All-Century Men’s Soccer Team on Oct. 19:
Pac-12 Men’s Soccer Player of the Century
Brad Friedel (UCLA, 1990-92)
Pac-12 Men’s Soccer Coach of the Century
Sigi Schmid (UCLA, 1980-98)
STARTING XI (4-3-3 Formation)
FORWARDS: Ante Razov (UCLA, 1992-95), Billy Thompson (UCLA, 1986-90), Robbie Findley (Oregon State, 2003-06).
MIDFIELD: Joe-Max Moore (UCLA, 1990-92), Cobi Jones (UCLA, 1988-91), Chris Henderson (UCLA, 1989-90).
DEFENSE: Carlos Bocanegra (UCLA, 1997-99), Paul Caligiuri (UCLA, 1982-86), Ryan Nelsen (Stanford, 1999-00), Frankie Hejduk (UCLA, 1992-94).
GOALKEEPER: Brad Friedel (UCLA, 1990-92)
RESERVES
FORWARD (3): Danny Mwanga (Oregon State, 2008-09); Ted Rafalovich (Stanford, 1978-81); Calen Carr (California, 2002-05)
MIDFIELD (4): Leo Stolz (UCLA, 2012-14); Eddie Lewis (UCLA, 1992-95); Dale Ervine (UCLA, 1982-85); C.J. Klaas (Washington, 2001-04)
DEFENSE (3): Steve Birnbaum (California, 2010-13); A.J. Soares (California 2007-10); Chad Marshall (Stanford, 2002-03)
GOALKEEPER (2): Matt Reis (UCLA, 1994-97); Nick Rimando (UCLA, 1997-99)
• PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Stanford’s Jordan Morris, a junior forward from Mercer Island, Wash., scored in both games last weekend and has tallied a goal in five-straight matches for the Cardinal. Fresh off U.S. Soccer duties with the Under-23 Men’s National Team, Morris netted the game-winning goal in the 65th minute at UCLA on Friday night giving Stanford its first-ever win in Westwood, taking the match, 2-1. In the 3-1 win over SDSU, Morris scored the Cardinal’s opening goal in the 11th minute helping to extend the team’s unbeaten streak to 12.
• The third-ranked Cardinal has won 11 of its first 13 matches for the first time since 2002 when it went 11-2-0.
• No. 17 Washington recorded its 10th shutout of the season thanks to a 1-0 result against Oregon State. The Huskies, who maintain a 0.49 GAA which ranks sixth nationally, heads East for a midseason non-conference clash at Maryland. Washington’s goalkeeper Ryan Herman ranks third nationally in save percentage at .889 in 12 matches.
• After dropping a 2-1 decision to No. 3 Stanford, UCLA bounced back with a 6-0 win over California. The 6-0 contest marked the first time since 2008 the Bruins scored six goals in a game and the first time since 2002 they won by a six-goal margin. Sophomore forward Abu Danladi paced the Bruins with his two-goal performance. The Bruins have proven they can share the wealth in finding the back of the net, as four different players have scored four or more goals, to date.
• San Diego State picked up its first Conference win of the season, topping California, 1-0, last Friday. The Aztecs split the weekend, falling to Stanford, 3-1. The Aztecs will look to sophomore forward Jeroen Meefout, who averages 2.15 shots per game for eighth in league rankings, to get past the Bay Area schools this weekend.
• The Beavers have the week off from competition, aiming to gear up and host California and Stanford the following week.
• California heads into a rematch against San Diego State and UCLA. The Bears are tied for ninth nationally in assists per game at 2.08. After being shut out last weekend by San Diego State and UCLA, the Bears look to utilize their talent in passing to find goals this time out against the Aztecs and Bruins.
• COMPLETE CAMPAIGN: Pac-12 students are known for their success on the field, but they are also impressive, complete people with outside interests, diverse backgrounds, extracurricular activities, interesting families, busy schedules, and full lives.
• The Pac-12 Network will broadcast 35 matches in 2015. UCLA alumnus and former MLS player Cobi Jones will continue to cover all the action on the Networks alongside analysts Christopher Sullivan and Kelly Gray. Rich Cellini and JB Long continue play-by-play duties, along with Miles, Jim Watson, Rich Burk and Troy Clardy.
AROUND THE LEAGUE
• Adding to his weekly accolades, Stanford’s Jordan Morris was named to TopDrawerSoccer’s Team of the Week, as well as College Soccer News’ Team of the Week.
• UCLA’s Brad Friedel was named Pac-12 Men’s Soccer Player of the Century, while the Bruins’ Sigi Schmid was named Pac-12 Men’s Soccer Coach of the Century.
• As a member of Guam’s Men’s National Team, redshirt junior Travis Nicklaw was in Qatar and Turkmenistan last week for a 2018 World Cup Qualifying match against Turkmenistan on Oct. 13. The San Diego native has helped the team to a 2-2-1 in round two of World Cup Qualifying with three matches remaining.
• Stanford Sr. D Brandon Vincent was one of 30 NCAA men’s soccer student-athletes selected as a candidate for the 2015 Senior CLASS Award®, announced Sept. 3.
PAC-12 PLAYER OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK:
Junior forward Jordan Morris, STAN
ALSO NOMINATED:
Jalen Markey, OSU; Jeroen Meefout, SDSU; Jose Hernandez, UCLA; Beau Blanchard, WASH
2015 PAC-12 MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Date
Student-Athlete
Sept. 1
Mikhail Doholis, F, Oregon State
Sept. 8
Andrew Epstein, GK, Stanford
Sept. 15
Timmy Mueller, F, Oregon State
Sept. 22
Jose Carrera-Garcia, M, California
Sept. 29
Seyi Adekoya, F, UCLA
Oct. 6
Jalen Markey, D, Oregon State
Oct. 13
Ryan Herman, GK, Washington
Oct. 20
Jordan Morris, F, Stanford
NATIONAL HONORS
MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
Michael Amick, UCLA; Jordan Morris, Stanford; Brandon Vincent, Stanford
IN THE PRESEASON
Pac-12 Preseason Poll | NSCAA Preseason Poll | CSN Preseason Poll