The Advocate

Qualifying blunder raises questions

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor

October 25, 2017

After a disgraceful loss to Trinidad and Tobago in the World Cup qualifying tournament, the United States men’s national soccer team has been exiled from participating in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The last time the USMNT...

Comet Forward Anthony Maytum (right) runs to midfield to celebrate with his teammates after scoring a goal in stoppage time during CCC’s 1-0 win against Napa Valley College at the Soccer Field on Thursday.

Stoppage time goal clinches win, title

November 17, 2016

Comets continue losing streak at home

September 25, 2016

Winless road trip sets back Comets

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor

September 21, 2016

The men’s soccer team finished its road trip winless after a 2-2 tie at Butte College on Sept. 13, followed by a 3-1 loss on Friday at Las Positas College. “At the end of the day, if you don’t score you won’t get results. It is ...

Comets win title, lose playoff game

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor

May 18, 2016

The men’s soccer team not only won the Bay Valley Conference title for the first time in 10 years and sealed a consecutive playoff berth, but the program created a culture of success. “All the players put so much energy to get...

Ram midfielder Sergio Segura shields the ball from Comets Pedro Rodriguez and Alejandro Gonzalez during Contra Costa College's playoff game against Fresno City College at Fresno City College on Nov. 21.

Rams eliminate Comets from NorCal playoffs

November 30, 2015

Conference title ends 10-year drought

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor

November 18, 2015

Two goal line clearances by Falcon defenders denied the men’s soccer team from scoring in the first half, but Comet center back Edgar Yepes preserved the clean sheet on the other end with a goal line clearance in the second h...

Comet defender Jesus Villagrana (right) fights for possession of the ball against Bear Cub midfielder Jovani Carolino during Contra Costa College’s 2-0 loss to Santa Rosa Junior College at the Soccer Field on Friday.

Bear Cubs shut out Comets, snap streak

October 21, 2015

Comets collapse against Yuba in conference opener

October 1, 2015

Winning ways are here again

December 10, 2014

Comet’s defense muffles T-Bird offensive barrage

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief

November 9, 2014

OAKLAND-The men’s soccer team relied on the stability and work rate of its defense to nearly escape a loss against a threatening Thunderbird offensive at Merritt College on Friday. Contra Costa College (6-3-1 in the Bay Valley...

Comet midfielder Carlos Munoz (right) heads the ball away from Pirate midfielder Diego Duran during the first hal of CCC's 2-1 loss to Modesto Junior College at the Soccer Field on Sept. 2.

Pirates edge Comets 2-1

September 9, 2014