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Goalkeeping duel results in Dons loss against Rustlers

Facing off against another struggling team in the Golden West Rustlers, the Santa Ana Dons were unable to get the win in a hard-fought 1-0 loss last Friday. The two teams kept

October 6, 2025

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Clutch late-game penalty earns tie against L.A. City College

The Santa Ana Dons took on the L.A. City Cubs on Friday, resulting in a heated game that ultimately ended in a 2-2 tie. In the 80th minute, Orlando Virgen earned a

September 29, 2025

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Hat trick leads Dons to first win of the season

After a disappointing 0-4-1 start to the season, the Santa Ana Dons achieved their first win last Friday against the San Diego Mesa Olympians with a 5-1 wallop. The two seemed evenly

September 22, 2025

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The Dons take down the Hawks

The Dons are back to winning ways after a dominating game on Friday where they scored four goals in the first half to eventually beat the Hawks 6-0. After losing two straight

October 30, 2024

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Still Kickin’: Coach Jose Vasquez reflects on legendary career

When you walk into soccer head coach Jose Vasquez’s office you are surrounded by triumph. Photos of him as a young star on the recently-formed LA Galaxy, championship rings on his desk,

October 28, 2024

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Dons stung by Hornets in home conference opener

Santa Ana College lost their first conference home game in a tense match on Tuesday, 2-0 with Fullerton scoring the second goal in the final minutes. The game went back and forth

October 23, 2024

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Struggling Dons continue search for first win

Despite a playoff appearance last season, The Santa Ana College men’s soccer team is off to a rough and uncharacteristic start with a 0-3 loss to College of the Desert. After a

September 4, 2024

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Stomping and screaming; Dons take down Rustlers in gritty matchup

Santa Ana College men’s soccer defeated Golden West College on Tuesday, Nov. 7, by a final of 2-0. They currently sit entwined together in the Orange Empire Conference standings at fifth and

November 8, 2023

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Dons shutout Vikings, continue home excellence

In a physical, heated battle, Santa Ana men’s soccer outdueled Long Beach City by a final of 2-0. The first half was choppy. There were a total of 12 fouls. Two of

September 13, 2023

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Dons make easy work of Panthers, earn season’s first shutout

Santa Ana College crushed Chaffey College 4-0 on Friday, Sept. 1. From the first whistle SAC was more aggressive, coordinated, and quicker. According to head coach Jose Vasquez, they brought the intensity

September 6, 2023

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