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Rebel Soccer Foundation Commits $125K Over Next Three Years

The UNLV Rebel Soccer Foundation has pledged a donation of $125,000 to the university’s men’s and women’s soccer programs, UNLV Athletics announced today.

The funds will be contributed over the next three years and provide additional financial support above and beyond the programs’ core budgets allocated by the athletics department.

“We’re very fortunate at UNLV to have passionate alumni and supporters who are earnest in their desire to create the best student-athlete experience,” UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper said. “I want to acknowledge and thank the UNLV Soccer Foundation for their incredible support.”

“We have a rich 40-year history of men and women who have played at UNLV and with this investment of $125,000, we hope that we can make an immediate impact to both the men’s and women’s soccer programs for years to come,” Dan Giraldo, UNLV Soccer Foundation president said. “Our goal is to help both programs so they can compete at the highest level and produce student-athletes who are successful on the field and in the classroom.  

“A special thank you goes to our sponsors, donors and alumni who have supported our tailgates, golf events and our alumni charity games because without them, this investment could not have happened!”

In alignment with UNLV Athletics’ mission and values, the donation has been allocated to acquire items and equipment that enhance the student-athlete experience and introduce innovative performance and training tools. The commitment will increase the annual recruiting budgets of both men’s and women’s soccer.

“We thank the UNLV Rebel Soccer Foundation for their continued outpouring of generosity and support for both programs,” UNLV women’s soccer head coach Jenny Ruiz-Williams said. “We’re excited to be able to add additional tools to improve analysis and performance.

“That being said,” Ruiz added, “the foundation’s support goes even beyond this. It’s incredible to have them at our games, serving our community at tailgate events, and giving the student-athletes constant support. We have so much gratitude for all that they do for us.” 

“What an amazing gift,” UNLV men’s soccer head coach BJ Craig added. “The members of the Foundation have provided such tremendous support to the programs and the student-athletes in so many ways. We’re very fortunate to have the generosity of this group in our community.”

Since its formation in 2016, the UNLV Rebels Soccer Foundation has worked to increase overall support for the programs in alignment with the athletics department to continue to assist UNLV Soccer in winning consistently academically and athletically. If you have an interest in joining the Foundation or making a donation, click here.

Season Finale For Rebels Saturday

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV men’s soccer team looks to close out the season on a winning note when it travels to Arizona for a Saturday night contest at Grand Canyon. The game will tip off at 6 pm at GCU Stadium.

Saturday’s game will be available to watch through the WAC Digital Network, which will have live links on UNLVRebels.com and can also be watched through the Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android streaming devices. 

UNLV at Grand Canyon
Saturday, Nov. 9 – 6 pm (PT) – GCU Stadium (Phoenix, Arizona)

Senior Night, Code Red Set For Friday Against UNR

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV women’s soccer will close out the 2019 regular season with a pair of home games, starting with Friday night’s Senior Night contest against the UNR Wolf Pack at 7 pm. The game is also a Code Red game for UNLV, and part of the Silver State Series, the all-sports challenge between the two schools sponsored by IBEW and Nevada Donor Network. There will also be a pregame tailgate, free to all with free food, drinks and live music starting at 5 pm, thanks to the UNLV Soccer Foundation. Sunday meanwhile will see the Rebels go out of conference play to host the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at 1 pm. Both games will be at Johann Memorial Field.

Tickets are just $8 for adults or $5 if bought online at UNLVTickets.com by the day before the game, $5 for seniors and staff, while kids 12 and under and all Nevada students under the age of 17 receive free admission to UNLV soccer contests. 

Friday’s game will have a live video stream on the Mountain West Network, which is available on UNLVRebels.com, while Sunday’s contest will be on YouTube. Wyatt Tomchek will provide the play-by-play for both games. 

UNLV vs UNR
Johann Memorial Field (Las Vegas)

UNLV vs Colorado State
Johann Memorial Field (Las Vegas)

Key Road Games Await Rebels

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV men’s soccer team looks to keep their WAC tournament hopes alive with two must-win matchups this weekend against Utah Valley (Thursday) and Air Force (Saturday). The Rebels have won three of their last four matches, but will need a strong final push to find their way in the tournament after dropping a 3-1 home contest to Houston Baptist on the Rebels’ Senior Day Oct. 27.

Thursday’s game will be available to watch through the WAC Digital Network, which will have live links on UNLVRebels.com and can also be watched through the Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android streaming devices. The contest at Air Force will not have a live stream.

UNLV at Utah Valley
Thursday, Oct. 31 – 6 pm – Clyde Field (Orem, Utah)

UNLV at Air Force
Saturday, Nov. 2 – 12 pm – Cadet Lacrosse Field (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Senior Weekend For Rebels

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV men’s soccer team will be playing its final home games of the regular season this weekend, as the Rebels kickoff against Kansas City on Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 pm, followed by Sunday’s Senior Day contest against Houston Baptist at 1 pm. Both games are part of doubleheaders with the UNLV women’s team, who will play at 7:30 pm on Friday and 10 am on Sunday.

There will be a free tailgate party, featuring free food, drinks and live music, thanks to the UNLV Soccer Foundation, that will be open to all with ticketed admission starting at 5 pm on Friday. Tickets are just $8 for adults or $5 if bought online at UNLVTickets.com by the day before the game, $5 for seniors and staff, while kids 12 and under and all Nevada students under the age of 17 receive free admission to UNLV soccer contests. 

Both games will be available to watch through the WAC Digital Network, which will have live links on UNLVRebels.com and can also be watched through the Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android streaming devices. Wyatt Tomchek will provide the play-by-play. 

Four-Game Homestand Starts Friday

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV women’s soccer starts a four-game homestand to end the regular season this weekend, with a Friday night contest against Wyoming at 7:30 pm and a Sunday, Oct. 27 game against Colorado State kicking off at 10 am. Both games are part of doubleheaders with the UNLV men’s team, who will play at 5 pm on Friday and 1 pm on Sunday.

There will be a free tailgate party, featuring free food, drinks and live music, thanks to the UNLV Soccer Foundation, that will be open to all with ticketed admission starting at 5 pm on Friday. Tickets are just $8 for adults or $5 if bought online at UNLVTickets.com by the day before the game, $5 for seniors and staff, while kids 12 and under and all Nevada students under the age of 17 receive free admission to UNLV soccer contests. 

Both games this weekend will have a live video stream on the Mountain West Network, which is available on UNLVRebels.com. Wyatt Tomchek will provide the play-by-play. 

Rebels On The Road Sunday In Texas

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV men’s soccer looks to keep the momentum of last week going as it brings a two-game unbeaten streak into Sunday’s WAC road contest at Incarnate Word at 11 am (PT). The UIW Cardinals meanwhile are playing at home for just the fourth time this season and are 1-4 in league play.

There will be no live video stream of the game but it will have live stats available on UNLVRebels.com.

Rebels On The Road In California For Two

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV women’s soccer will play its final two road games of the regular season this weekend, as it travels to California to face San Jose State Thursday night (7 pm) before closing out with a Sunday 12 pm match at Fresno State.

The Rebels are looking to keep their momentum going after Sunday’s win over then-first place Colorado College. The 2-0 victory over the Tigers also marked UNLV’s first shutout in league play this season.

Both games this weekend will have a live video stream available through UNLVRebels.com.

Rebels Host Air Force, Tigers On A Doubleheader Weekend

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV women’s soccer is back home for a pair of home games this weekend, Friday against Air Force at 5 pm and Sunday against Colorado College, both at Peter Johann Memorial Field. Friday’s game will also have a free tailgate party with free food and drinks starting at 5 pm, thanks to the UNLV Soccer Foundation.

Both Friday and Sunday contests are part of doubleheaders featuring both the UNLV women’s and men’s squads. There is a special ticket package of $20 that will also give fans admission to Friday’s doubleheader as well as Saturday’s Las Vegas Lights game vs Reno 1868. The package must be bought by Thursday night at lightsfc.com/unlvsoccer.

There will be giveaways for both UNLV games this weekend as well, as the first 200 fans on Friday night will receive a free UNLV camo drink koozie, while on Sunday, which is also Kick Cancer Day for the Rebels, the first 200 fans will receive a free UNLV pink cooling towel.

Both games will have a live video stream on YouTube, with the links available on UNLVRebels.com.

Home Conference Weekend For Rebels

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV men’s soccer is back home for a pair of home games this weekend, Friday against Seattle at 7:30 pm and Sunday against San Jose State at 10:30 am, both at Peter Johann Memorial Field. Friday’s game will also have a free tailgate party with free food and drinks starting at 5 pm during the UNLV women’s game against Air Force, thanks to the UNLV Soccer Foundation.

Both Friday and Sunday contests are part of doubleheaders featuring both the UNLV women’s and men’s squads. There is a special ticket package of $20 that will also give fans admission to Friday’s doubleheader as well as Saturday’s Las Vegas Lights game vs Reno 1868. The package must be bought by Thursday night at lightsfc.com/unlvsoccer.

There will be giveaways for both UNLV games this weekend as well, as the first 200 fans on Friday night will receive a free UNLV camo drink koozie, while on Sunday, which is also Kick Cancer Day for the Rebels, the first 200 fans will receive a free UNLV pink cooling towel.

Both games will be available to watch through the WAC Digital Network, which will have live links on UNLVRebels.com and can also be watched through the Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android streaming devices.