New mexico state university soccer division
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has a soccer program that competes at the NCAA Division I level. Here are some details about the program:
- Team Name: Aggies
- Conference: Western Athletic Conference (WAC)
- Stadium: Aggie Soccer Stadium (capacity: 1,000)
- Head Coach: Mike Wekerle (since 2018)
- All-time record: 242-344-34 (.414 winning percentage)
- NCAA Tournament appearances: 2 (2001, 2002)
- Conference championships: 2 (2001, 2002)
The Aggies have a strong rivalry with the University of New Mexico Lobos, with whom they compete for the "Land of Enchantment Cup".
NMSU's soccer program has produced several notable alumni, including:
- Carlos Borja, who played professionally for the Colorado Rapids and the Puerto Rico Islanders
- Brian Shriver, who played professionally for the Carolina RailHawks and the Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Alex Romero, who played professionally for the Austin Aztex and the San Antonio Scorpions
The Aggies have a strong fan base, with a dedicated group of supporters known as the "Aggie Soccer Squad". The team's colors are green and gold, and their mascot is a mustang named "Pistol Pete".