Men's Soccer

Hard-Fought Tie Snaps 11-Year Streak in Conference Home-Opener
Hard-Fought Tie Snaps 11-Year Streak in Conference Home-Opener

October 03, 2023

ELAC earned a 1-1 tie with Cerritos to snap an 11-year losing streak to the Falcons.

Coach Happy with Effort in Tough Loss Ahead of Conference Play
Coach Happy with Effort in Tough Loss Ahead of Conference Play

September 29, 2023

In a hotly contested and physical game that saw seven yellow cards handed out in the second half, the Huskies lost a close battle with Santa Barbara City College 2-1.

Eliud Barrera Scores Go-Ahead Goal, Huskies Ward off Glendale
Eliud Barrera Scores Go-Ahead Goal, Huskies Ward off Glendale

September 22, 2023

In the 74', Eluid Barrera opportunistically booted a sharp 18-footer from center-left in the back right corner of the net to score the deciding goal as ELAC beats Glendale CC, 3-2

See-Saw Battle Sees Huskies Take Control Late for First Home Win
See-Saw Battle Sees Huskies Take Control Late for First Home Win

September 01, 2023

The offensive fireworks took place in the second half after both teams hit the lockers tied at 1 at the half. East LA scored a go-ahead goal, but Santiago Canyon scored back-to-back goals to take a 3-2 lead. The Huskies then scored two goals within five minutes, and during the final minute booted an insurance goal to walk away with a 5-3 win.

Huskies Persevere Through Stormy Downpour to Beat Compton, Likely Clinch State Playoff Spot
Huskies Persevere Through Stormy Downpour to Beat Compton, Likely Clinch State Playoff Spot

November 08, 2022

The Huskies secured a seventh place in the SCC Tournament by beating #7-seed Compton 2-0. More importantly, they have likely secured one of the last playoff berths in the CCCAA State Tournament. It'll be the first time in five years that ELAC has made the state playoffs.

Anco Veigo drives to score one of his record four goals
Reserve Frosh Nets Rare Haul (Four Goals) to Lead Huskies to 5-2 Win

November 04, 2022

With so many injuries to his starters, head coach Eddie Flores has been forced to rely on his reserves late in the season. But never could he have imagined that one of them would come off the bench to score four - yes - four goals to power ELAC to a 5-2 victory over the Pasadena City College Lancers.

Shorthanded Men's Soccer Takes Two This Week
Shorthanded Men's Soccer Takes Two This Week

October 28, 2022

Shorthanded due to multiple injuries to their starters, East LA Men's Soccer needed to dig deep to finally earn their first two conference wins of the season. They defeated Pasadena City College 2-1 on Tuesday and turned away LA Harbor 1-0 Friday.

Late Go-Ahead Goal Nets Huskies' First Win
Late Go-Ahead Goal Nets Huskies' First Win

September 01, 2022

Joaquin Toledo scored a goal off a pass from Russo Hernandez during the 80th minute to give the Huskies a 2-1 lead. Withstanding a furious last-minute offensive rally by Rio Hondo, ELAC held on for their first win of the season.

Season Preview: Men's Soccer
Season Preview: Men's Soccer

August 24, 2022

Having a full offseason to recruit for the first time in two years, head coach Eddie Flores has restocked his roster with the hopes of advancing deep into the SCC Tourney this season. Stephen Morales caught up to Coach Flores to talk about the upcoming season

Six Huskies Earn All-SCC North Nods
Six Huskies Earn All-SCC North Nods

November 19, 2021

ELAC Men's Soccer hung tough amid a competitive season, and was rewarded with six total All-SCC selections.

Men's Soccer Ties Compton 2-2, Advance on PKs
Men's Soccer Ties Compton 2-2, Advance on PKs

November 05, 2021

Entering the 2nd half of play in their SCC Tourney game, the Huskies trailed the Compton Tartars 1-0. ELAC would score two goals in the second half to take the lead, but gave up a literal last-second goal on a Compton free kick to tie the game in regulation. ELAC would win the ensuing shootout 3-2 to advance to the Seventh Place game on Tuesday.

Remembering Huskies Assistant Coach Gilberto Sandoval
Remembering Huskies Assistant Coach Gilberto Sandoval

September 09, 2021

The ELAC Huskies community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of men's soccer assistant coach Gilberto Sandoval.

Men's Soccer Earn 1-1 Tie with Santa Ana in First Regular Season Game on Campus Since March 2020
Men's Soccer Earn 1-1 Tie with Santa Ana in First Regular Season Game on Campus Since March 2020

August 27, 2021

Both ELAC and Santa Ana were able to create good looking scoring chances but each team only capitalized once as they tie 1-1 for the Huskies historic home opener.

Season Preview: Men's Soccer
Season Preview: Men's Soccer

August 19, 2021

ELAC Men's Soccer is excited to get back on the field after a year off due to COVID. Stephen Morales catches up with head coach Eddie Flores for look into the 2021 team.

From Husky to a Swede
From Husky to a Swede

May 27, 2020

Center-Midfielder Damian Lira-Martínez has signed a scholarship offer to Bethany College in Kansas