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New international wave brings fresh energy to SDSU women’s soccer

Four freshmen are embracing cultural shifts to help fuel the Aztecs’ push for another Mountain West title

San Diego State women’s soccer forward Eva Vespa communicates with teammates prior to an Aztec free kick during their match against UC San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

After only carrying two international players on last year’s roster that finished 9-8-4, San Diego State women’s soccer head coach Mike Friesen revamped the roster by adding four players from Canada and Europe to a roster that lacks experience yet has the hunger to succeed.