2025 Pima Aztecs Women's Soccer News

Sophomore defender Meredith Galus (Walden Grove HS) was named Second Team NJCAA Division II All-American while sophomore goalkeeper Brooke Valencia (Sabino HS) was selected Third Team NJCAA Division II All-American. Pima Women's Soccer has produced 10 NJCAA All-Americans since 2014. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Meredith Galus and Brooke Valencia earn NJCAA All-American honors

December 09, 2025

Pima Community College women’s soccer players Meredith Galus (Walden Grove HS) and Brooke Valencia (Sabino HS) received national awards from the NJCAA on Tuesday as the Division II All-Americans were released.

The No. 6 seed Aztecs Women's Soccer season came to a close out Tuesday as they fell 2-0 to No. 3 seed Heartland Community College. The Aztecs finished 14-2-5 overall; the least amount of defeats since 2015. The Aztecs claimed the ACCAC Division II Championship and secured their first Region I, Division II and West District titles since 2021. Photo by Stephanie van Latum

Aztecs Women's Soccer season comes to a close in loss to Heartland CC

November 18, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team played its final game of the 2025 season on Tuesday at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.

Sophomores Kristal Navarro, Samantha Mendez and freshmen Yajaira Cervantes, Ava Dagnino and Gabriela Mendoza all netted goals as the No. 6 seeded Aztecs Women's Soccer team beat No. 10 Sussex County Community College 5-0 for their eighth shutout win of the season. The Aztecs play No. 3 Heartland Community College to close out Pool C on Tuesday. Photo and Graphic courtesy of the NJCAA

Five goal scorers push Women's Soccer over Sussex County CC in Pool C play

November 17, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (14-1-5) saw its first action on Monday in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, KS.

Anjeli DesRosier and Robert Castaneda/Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Aztecs Soccer Teams to play in NJCAA Division II National Tournaments in Kansas

November 11, 2025

The Pima Community College soccer teams found out their seeds on Tuesday in their respected NJCAA Division II National Tournaments in Wichita, KS.

The Aztecs Women's Soccer team had eight representatives on the All-ACCAC and All-Region teams as head coach Kendra Veliz was named ACCAC/Region I, Division II Coach of the Year. Sophomores Brooke Valencia, Meredith Galus, Anjeli DesRosier, Samantha Mendez and Yajaira Cervantes were all selected First Team while freshman Ava Dagnino earned Second Team honors and sophomore Kristal Navarro was named Honorable Mention. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Kendra Veliz named ACCAC/Region I, Division II Coach of the Year as seven players earn All-ACCAC and All-Region

November 06, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team produced the most selections on the All-ACCAC and All-Region I, Division II teams as it got recognized for a regular season where they went undefeated in conference play for the first time since 2007.

The No. 1 seeded Aztecs Women's Soccer team captured their first Region I, Division II/West District Championships on Tuesday after rallying to beat No. 2 seed Phoenix College 2-1. The Aztecs punched their ticket to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Wichita, KS on Nov. 16-22. The Aztecs went undefeated at the West Campus Aztec field with an 8-0-3 record. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Yajaira Cervantes scores two goals to spark rally as Women's Soccer captures Region I, Division I/West District titles

November 04, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (13-1-5) returned to the top of Region I, Division II and West District on Tuesday as it hosted Phoenix College (12-3-3) at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Freshman Yajaira Cervantes (Tucson Magnet HS) scored the only goal of the game while sophomore Brooke Valencia (Sabino HS) finished with four saves as the No. 1 seeded Aztecs women's Soccer team blanked No. 4 Glendale community College 1-0 in the Region I, Division I Tournament semifinals. The Aztecs advance to their sixth straight Region I Championship game. It will be played on Tuesday at the West Campus Aztec Field. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Yajaira Cervantes nets game-winner as Women's Soccer heads back to the Region I Finals

October 30, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (12-1-5) is heading back to the Region I, Division II Championship round for the sixth straight season.

Sophomore defender Meredith Galus (Walden Grove HS) earned ACCAC Division II Player of the Week after she helped the Aztecs go 2-0, surrendering one goal and beating No. 8 Scottsdale Community College and shutting out Mesa Community College. The No. 1 seeded Aztecs Women's Soccer team will host No. 4 Glendale Community College on Thursday in the Region I, Division II Semifinals. Game time at the West Campus Aztec Field is set for 6:00 p.m. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Meredith Galus' defensive efforts earns ACCAC Division II Player of the Week

October 29, 2025

Pima Community College women’s soccer player Meredith Galus (Walden Grove HS) was instrumental in its defensive efforts during the week of Oct. 19-25.

Sophomore Kristal Navarro (Tucson Magnet HS) scored an insurance goal in the 66th minute while fellow sophomore Phoebe Knisley (Canyon del Oro HS) had six saves as the No. 13 ranked Aztecs Women's Soccer team completed an undefeated ACCAC conference record with a 2-0 win at Mesa Community College. The Aztecs went 11-0-3 and it was their first undefeated record in conference since 2007. They are 11-1-5 overall and await their seeding for the Region I, Division I Tournament. The semifinal round is Thursday. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Cervantes and Navarro score, Mendez has two assists as Women's Soccer stymies Mesa CC to close regular season

October 25, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (11-1-5, 11-0-3 in ACCAC) closed out the regular season on Saturday at Mesa Community College (4-11-1, 3-9-1).

Sophomore Brooke Valencia (Sabino HS) finished with a career-high 13 saves while freshman Ava Dagnino (Salpointe Catholic HS) scored two goals as the No. 13 ranked Aztecs Women's Soccer team upset No. 8 Scottsdale Community College 2-1. Pima head coach Kendra Veliz earned her 300th career victory. The Aztecs are now 10-1-5 overall and 10-0-3 in ACCAC conference play. They close out the regular season on Saturday at Mesa Community College. Photos by Cody Chavez and Stephanie van Latum

Ava Dagnino scores two goals, Kendra Veliz earns 300th win as Women's Soccer upsets No. 8 Scottsdale CC

October 21, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (10-1-5, 10-0-3 in ACCAC) secured a double digit win total for the season on Tuesday as it hosted Scottsdale Community College (10-2-1, 9-2-1).

The No. 13 ranked Aztecs Women's Soccer team earned their fifth shutout win of the season after beating Paradise Valley Community College 8-0 on Saturday in Phoenix. The Aztecs produced seven goal scorers and five players with a goal and an assist in the game. The Aztecs are 9-1-5 overall and 9-0-3 in ACCAC conference play. They close out their regular season home schedule on Tuesday. Photo by Ethan Tees

Aztecs Women's Soccer produces seven goal scorers in shutout win at Paradise Valley CC

October 18, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (9-1-5, 9-0-3 in ACCAC) picked up its fifth shutout win on Saturday as it played at Paradise Valley Community College (2-10-1, 1-9-1) in an ACCAC conference contest.

Freshman forward Ava Dagnino (Salpointe Catholic HS) was selected the NJCAA and ACCAC Division II Player of the Week after she helped the Aztecs to a 2-0-1 record for the week of Oct. 5-11. She scored four goals and had one assist. She has nine goals and five assists in 13 games played this season. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Ava Dagnino named NJCAA and ACCAC Division II Player of the Week

October 15, 2025

Pima Community College women’s soccer player Ava Dagnino (Salpointe Catholic HS) produced another solid week for the Aztecs as her game play was noticed at the national level.

Freshman Yajaira Cervantes (Tucson Magnet HS) scored the eventual game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the 87th minute as the No. 13 ranked Aztecs Women's Soccer team beat Glendale Community College 3-2. Freshman Ava Dagnino (Salpointe Catholic HS) had a goal and an assist. The Aztecs are 8-1-5 overall and 8-0-3 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Yajaira Cervantes scores two goals, including game-winning PK as Women's Soccer escapes Glendale CC

October 15, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (8-1-5, 8-0-3 in ACCAC) found itself in a battle on Wednesday in its game at Glendale Community College (5-4, 5-4).

Sophomore Ashley Martinez (Sunnyside HS) scored two goals while freshman Anaya Guadian (Casa Grande Union HS) scored her first goal of the season as the No. 10 ranked Aztecs Women's Soccer team beat GateWay Community College 8-0. It was Pima's fourth game in a week. They are now 7-1-5 overall and 7-0-3 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Ava Dagnino and Ashley Martinez each net two goals as Women's Soccer shuts out GateWay CC

October 10, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (7-1-5, 7-0-3 in ACCAC) closed out a busy week on Friday against GateWay Community College (0-11, 0-10) in Phoenix.

Sophomore Samantha Mendez (Tucson Magnet HS) scored the game-tying goal with under 10 seconds left while freshman Ava Dagnino (Salpointe Catholic HS) netted two goals as the No. 10 ranked Aztecs Women's Soccer team finished in a 3-3 tie with Cochise College in a non-conference game. The Aztecs are 6-1-5 overall. they are back on the pitch on Friday against GateWay Community College in Phoenix at 1:45 p.m. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Samantha Mendez ties it as the clock expires as Women's Soccer game ends in 3-3 tie with Cochise College

October 09, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (6-1-5) stepped away from ACCAC Division II conference play on Thursday as it hosted Cochise College (7-4-3) at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Freshman Yajaira Cervantes (Tucson Magnet HS) finished with three assists while sophomore Savannah Michel (Walden Grove HS) scored her first goal of the season as No. 10 ranked Aztecs women's Soccer beat Chandler-gilbert Community College 5-1 on Tuesday at the West Campus Aztec Field. the Aztecs are 6-1-4 overall and 6-0-3 in ACCAC conference play. They're back at Aztec Field on Thursday to take on Cochise College in a non-conference game. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Yajaira Cervantes has three assists as Women's Soccer downs Chandler-Gilbert CC

October 07, 2025

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (6-1-4, 6-0-3 in ACCAC) got back in the win column on Tuesday as it hosted Chandler-Gilbert Community College (3-6, 3-5) in ACCAC conference action.