UCSD came out firing, scoring the first goal in their match against UCSB. The Gauchos promptly answered back with a goal of their own. It was a hard-hitting game with both teams going at it with full intensity. IMO the Gauchos still got it.
Glad to hear the Gauchos still got it! They had their first practice on 9/30, so I am impressed with how guickly they have gotten ready.
This year, they have 2 starters from last season's opening day starting lineup, Luke Shaw (A) and Nick Schooler (M). Their goalie and starting defense graduated. 5 of their top 6 middies graduated, They have Luke Shaw and late season starter Nick Stratton at attack. Damon Conklin LSM is abroad this quarter.
The replacemants are mostly freshmen and sophmores. It looks like the Gauchos were able to retool.
I have read alot about the freshman class at Chapman but it looks like the Gauchos freshmen are as good if not better. They have 21 new players this year listed on laxpower. I can't wait to see them in person this year.
Seems like their biggest fall ball challenge will be the alumni game on 11/12 when most of the 2004 and 2005 national champions return to the Pit.