BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The CSU Bakersfield men's soccer team will be back at the Main Soccer Field later this month as they welcome Mexican side, Club Tijuana U20, for a marquee spring game. The game will take place on Mar. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
"We are delighted to host Xolos sub 20 for the second year in a row" said head men's soccer coach Richie Grant. "This game is such a great event for our program and our connection with the community at large."
The Xolos are returning to Bakersfield after a visit in Spring of 2022. Last year, the Xolos came to town and defeated the `Runners 1-0, with a goal midway through the first half. The match attracted 1,294 to the Main Soccer Field.
Club Tijuana, founded in August 2006 and often referred to simply as Xolos, has competed in Mexico's top domestic league, Liga MX, since 2011 and plays its home contests at Estadio Caliente, in Tijuana, Baja California.
Bakersfield returns influential players Stephon Marcano and Bryson Hankins from the 2022 season as well as attacking threat Rene Cortez.
The `Runners have currently just started their slate of Spring games, with a loss against CBU on Mar. 3.
Tickets to the event are available on GoRunners.com/Tickets or by calling 661-654-BLUE or 661-654-GOLD. Admission is available for the low price of $10 each. Tickets will also be available at the gate on the day of the match.
As always, current CSUB students can attend the game for free with a valid student ID.
~GoRunners.com~
