The CSUB men's soccer team heads to Charlotte, N.C., this week for a pair of matches as part of the UNCC/Nike Invitational. Sunday's match will feature the Roadrunners against Appalachian State, but it's Friday night's contest against host UNC Charlotte that should peak the most interest for Roadrunner fans.
A pair of familiar faces now walk the sidelines for the 49ers in the form of Head Coach Jeremy Gunn and Assistant Coach Kyle Gookins. Gunn was a standout on the 'Runner side from 1989-92, earning three first team All-CCAA selections while twice being named to the NSCAA All-Far West team. He remains at the top of CSUB's career record book in goals (46), assists (36) and points (128). He went on to serve as an assistant coach for the 'Runner men's and women's teams from 1993-99, and was named the CCAA women's coach of the year in 1997. Gookins is a more recent familiar face, having donned a 'Runner kit from 2000-03 and walking the sideline from 2007-08.
Coming off a two-match homestand that featured a 3-2 win over UC Riverside and a 1-1 draw against St. Mary's, the Roadrunners, now 2-2-1, open play at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) against the 2-2-1 49ers. Charlotte is ranked No. 1 in the latest NSCAA Regional poll and should be the more formidable opponent of the weekend for CSUB.
This past weekend, the 'Runners got a pair of goals from redshirt freshman Evan Fassler and will continue to look for his speed up top. Senior co-captain Matt Shaxton, provided the assists on both of Fassler's strikes, and continues to provide leadership and distribution from the central midfield.
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