Santa Clara Men's Soccer Drew With San Francisco
The Broncos earned a 1-1 tie against the University of San Francisco despite playing with ten men for most of the match.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Soccer
Santa Clara University's men's soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw against the University of San Francisco on Sept. 30. The Broncos battled through a significant disadvantage after losing a player to an early red card.
Why it matters
The result serves as a test of endurance for the Broncos, who held off an aggressive offensive attack while shorthanded for the majority of the contest. The draw shifts the team's momentum as they look to improve their record mid-season.
Goalkeeper Jackson Ozburn recorded 8 saves while facing 29 total shots throughout the match. Santa Clara currently holds a 3-5-2 record, while the University of San Francisco sits at 4-4-3.
The players
Jackson Ozburn
He is the goalkeeper for the Santa Clara University men's soccer team.
Bradley Roberson
He is a player for the Santa Clara University men's soccer team who scored the team's lone goal.
Moises Almontes
He is a member of the Santa Clara University soccer roster who was sent off early in the game.
Will Wiersdorf
He is a Santa Clara University soccer player who provided the assist for the team's goal.
The details
After Moises Almontes was issued a red card in the sixth minute, the Broncos were forced to play a man down for the remainder of the game. Bradley Roberson scored the equalizer in the 29th minute off an assist from Will Wiersdorf, while Jackson Ozburn preserved the tie by saving a penalty kick.
Timeline
Moises Almontes received a red card in the 6th minute.
University of San Francisco scored a penalty in the 19th minute.
Bradley Roberson scored the equalizer in the 29th minute.
Jackson Ozburn received a yellow card in the 68th minute.
The match took place on Sept. 30.
Season Trajectory
This draw forces the Broncos to stabilize their 3-5-2 record as they approach critical conference play. The result impacts the team's overall standing and momentum as they prepare to face the University of the Pacific next.
The draw awards Santa Clara one point toward their season total, impacting their position in the current standings. Fans can look for adjustments in the starting rotation for the upcoming game against Pacific following the red card suspension.
The takeaway
Maintaining a draw while playing with ten men for over 80 minutes demonstrates significant defensive resilience for the squad. Players must now focus on maintaining disciplined positioning to avoid further cards in future matches.
What happens next
The Santa Clara Broncos are scheduled to play the University of the Pacific on Oct. 3.
Further reading
For more updates on the team's performance, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Santa Clara.
