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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
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San Diego FC fans cheer after goalkeeper CJ dos Santos saves a Colorado Rapids penalty kick on May 14, 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium.

San Diego FC wins 2-0 against Colorado Rapids, catapulting them to No. 2 in the standings

by Sam Nichols, Photographer
May 15, 2025
San Diego State attacker Amanda Chambers attempts to thread the ball through two opposing defenders during a game at the Aztec Aquaplex on March 8 2024.

[Photo] More Than Minutes: Amanda Chambers cements her mark on the Aztecs and beyond

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
May 12, 2025
San Diego Wave FC defender Trinity Armstrong scores the game-winning goal against Bay FC in the 95th minute, her first in NWSL, on May 4, 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium.

[Photo] Trinity Armstrong lifts SD Wave FC to dramatic 2-1 victory over Bay FC

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
May 5, 2025
The San Diego FC frontera throws their drinks in celebration after midfielder Onni Valakari scores SDFC's fourth goal of the game against FC Dallas on May 3, 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium.

San Diego FC dominates FC Dallas, 5-0

by Sam Nichols, Photographer
May 4, 2025
San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher coaches the team during on court play in a game against University of San Diego at Viejas Arena on Dec. 7, 2024.

[Photo] Dutcher vs. the Dollar: SDSU’s roster rebuild begins amid NIL chaos

by Roman Aguilar and Jacob Fogelstrom
April 9, 2025
San Diego FC defender Christ McVey, middle, yells in celebration with defender Paddy McNair, left, after he scores the first goal of the game against Los Angeles FC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 29, 2025.

[Photo] San Diego FC stuns LAFC with first home win in thriller

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
March 31, 2025
San Diego State goalkeeper Ava Ratajczak blocks the first shot of the game against Fresno State at the Aztec Aquaplex on March 29, 2025.

San Diego State center Mimi Stoupas shoots the ball past the goalie before it caught the crossbar against Fresno State at the Aztec Aquaplex on March 29, 2025.

San Diego State center Hannah Bell attempts to lob the ball over the Fresno State goalie at the Aztec Aquaplex on March 29, 2025.

San Diego State defender Sofia Righetti looks past the Fresno State pressure toward the goal at the Aztec Aquaplex on March 29, 2025.

San Diego State attacker Claudia Valdes passes the ball over the Fresno State player into the center at the Aztec Aquaplex on March 29, 2025,

San Diego State attacker Shannon Murphy launches the ball to the back of the net to tie the game 5-5 in the second period against Fresno State at the Aztec Aquaplex on March 29, 2025.

[Photo] No. 20 Aztecs start strong but falter late in 15-9 loss to No. 9 Fresno State

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 29, 2025
San Diego State forward Kim Villalobos drives past Wyoming player Tess Barnes into the paint during the Mountain West Championship in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 12, 2025.

[Photo] Aztecs’ dream season ends in blowout fashion against LSU

by Samuel Cozart, Staff Writer
March 23, 2025
San Diego State guard Nick Boyd jumps into a fadeaway attempt against Boise State during the Mountain West Quarterfinal in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 13, 2025.

[Photo] Aztecs’ title hopes end after historic First Four loss to the Tar Heels

by Andrew Breitenbach, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Players of the San Diego State men's basketball team come together for a group huddle including guard Miles Byrd, guard Taj Degourville, and forward Jared Coleman-Jones earlier in the season at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] SDSU’s new partnership brings AI to athlete branding

March 21, 2025
Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart pulls down a rebound in front of San Diego State forward Miles Heide during the Mountain West Men's Basketball tournament quarterfinals at Thomas & Mack Center on March 13, 2025

[Photo] Degenhart Dominates: Boise State’s relentless attack sinks Aztecs

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
The San Diego State Aztecs won the Mountain West Championship in triple overtime against Wyoming in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 12, 2025.

[Photo] Sweet Sweet Revenge: Aztecs rise over Cowgirls in triple overtime to earn their spot in The Big Dance

by Nick Edgar, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
San Diego State guard Naomi Panganiban looks to pass between Wyoming players Emily Mellema (2) and Mikyn Hamlin (45) during the Mountain West Championship in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 12, 2025.

[Photo] Fearless Freshman: Naomi Panganiban rises to the moment in SDSU’s triple-overtime conference title win

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
San Diego FC winger Anders Dreyer launches the ball past the St. Louis City SC defenders during their inaugural home opener against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1.

[Photo] Final Third: Three takeaways from SDFC’s third matchday

by Gideon Fogt, Contributor
March 10, 2025
San Diego FC captain Jeppe Tverskov dribbles the ball down the field, looking for a play against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1.

Photo Essay: San Diego FC hosts record-breaking inaugural home opener against St. Louis City SC.

by Sam Nichols, Photographer
March 3, 2025
El extremo del San Diego FC, Anders Dreyer, lanza el balón por encima de los defensores del St. Louis City SC durante el partido inaugural en casa en el Snapdragon Stadium, el 1 de marzo.

[Photo] San Diego FC empata en su partido inaugural en casa en medio de un canto inapropiado de los aficionados

by Abigail Segoviano, Editora de Mundo Azteca
March 3, 2025
San Diego Padres player Manny Machado, part owner of San Diego FC, holds a glowing San Diego soccer ball during the opening ceremony for San Diego FC's inaugural home opener at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1.

[Photo] San Diego FC draws inaugural home match amid inappropriate chant from fans

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
March 3, 2025
Capitán Jeppe Tverskov firma la gorra de un entusiasmado aficionado en la fiesta de inauguración del San Diego FC en el Snapdragon Stadium el 16 de febrero.

[Photo] San Diego FC hará historia en su debut inaugural en casa

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
February 28, 2025
Manu Duah laughs with a young fan as he signs his hat at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Alex Mighten, right, laughs at a comment a fan made at a Q&A session for the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Luca de la Torre signs a fan's sleeve at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

[Photo] San Diego FC is set to make history in inaugural home opener

February 27, 2025
Andrés Reyes laughs with a fan while signing autographs at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Ian Pilcher, left, answers a question asked by a fan as Anisse Saidi, middle, and Onni Valakari, right, laugh to each other at the San Diego FC kickoff party Q&A session at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Tomás Ángel signs a fan's jersey at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Alex Mighten listens to a young fan while he signs her jersey at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano takes a photo with a fan after he signs his jersey at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Manu Duah hands the jersey back to the fan after he signs it at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Tomás Ángel signs a San Diego FC fan's scarf at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

San Diego FC midfielder Aníbal Godoy shakes a young fan's hand as he walks by at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

San Diego FC midfielder Luca de la Torre, a San Diego native, interacts with young fans and signs merch at the San Diego FC Kickoff Party on Feb. 16.

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano gets swarmed by fans, almost knocking down the barricade, while autographing fans' merchandise after his Q&A session at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

Andrés Reyes laughs at a comment made by an audience member at a Q&A session at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Ready to flow: SDFC looks to start its inaugural season off right after an interesting preseason

by Gideon Fogt, Contributor
February 22, 2025
Andrés Reyes se ríe con un aficionado mientras firma autógrafos en la fiesta de inauguración del San Diego FC en el Snapdragon Stadium el 16 de febrero.

[Photo] Jugadores hispanos a seguir esta temporada en San Diego FC

by Lesley Garcia, Contribuyente
February 21, 2025
San Diego State forward Pharaoh Compton dunks on Fresno State forward Elijah Price after faking him out at Viejas Arena on Feb. 18, 2025.

[Photo] Men’s basketball torments the Bulldogs, picks up 83-60 victory

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Hirving "Chucky" Lozano es rodeado por los aficionados, casi tumbando la barricada, mientras firmaba autógrafos después de su sesión de preguntas y respuestas en la fiesta de inauguración del San Diego FC en el Snapdragon Stadium el 16 de febrero.

[Photo] San Diego FC organiza una fiesta de inicio de temporada para celebrarlo con los aficionados

by Abigail Segoviano, Editora de Mundo Azteca
February 18, 2025
The San Diego FC Barra practices their chants at the San Diego FC kickoff party at Snapdragon Stadium on Feb. 16.

[Photo] San Diego FC hosts Season Kickoff Party to celebrate with fans 

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
February 17, 2025
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