2023 Season
Broke out to start 16 of SDSU’s 18 matches… Had two assists… Played in 1,461 minutes, the most for an Aztec midfielder… Played a full 90 minutes in 10 matches.
2022 Season
Appeared in all 18 games of the season, including five starts … Had an assist in consecutive games, against Creighton (9/5), and UNLV (9/9)... Played 836 minutes on the season, including one 90 minute performance against Oregon State (10/2).
2021:
Did not make an appearance, utilizing redshirt season.
High School:
Attended El Camino Real Charter HS where he scored 16 goals and dished out 22 assists… Named to the All-West Valley Team Twice, earning first team honors as a senior… Helped his school reach the finals of the CIF City championship as a senior… His school won the CIF City title his freshman season… Also played for Real So Cal… Earned the silver cord (GPA between 3.0 and 3.5) all four years… Earned the Presidential Award and the Biliteracy Award
Personal:
Roberto “Beto” Apolinar was born to Lucina Ramos and Roberto Apolinar… Enjoys hiking and cycling… Lists Lionel Messi as his favorite athlete… Majoring in kinesiology with plans to become a physical therapist.
Beto Apolinar Season 2023
#8Aztecs Fall to San Jose State in WAC Semis 3-2
The San Diego State men’s soccer team (10-5-3) fell to San Jose State (6-7-7) 3-2 in the WAC Tournament semifinals Wednesday evening.
Aztecs Play San Jose State in WAC Semifinals Wednesday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team begins the WAC Tournament Wednesday when they play the five seed San Jose State in the semifinals at 3 p.m. PT. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
Aztecs Host Air Force for Senior Day
The San Diego State men’s soccer team closes out the regular season Sunday when they host Air Force for senior day at noon. SDSU can clinch the WAC regular championship Sunday with a win or draw.
Djibril Doumbia Named WAC Goalkeeper of the Week
Doumbia helped the Aztecs record shutouts in both of SDSU’s matches last week. In conference play he leads the WAC in goals allowed average (0.29), shutout percentage (71%) and save percentage (90%).
Aztecs at Grand Canyon Sunday Evening
The San Diego State men’s soccer team plays at Grand Canyon for their final road match of the regular season Sunday at 7 p.m. PT. The match will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
Aztecs Play at UTRGV Thursday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team plays at UTRGV Thursday at 4:30 p.m. PT. The match will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
Aztecs Host San Jose State Sunday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team hosts San Jose State Sunday at 3 p.m. The match will be streamed on WACInternational.tv and is the second game of a doubleheader with the Aztec women’s team (noon start).
First Place on the Line Thursday vs. Seattle
The San Diego State men’s soccer team will return to the SDSU Sports Deck to host Seattle Thursday at 4 p.m. The Aztecs (3-0-0) and Redhawks (3-0-1) are the top two teams in the WAC standings and the only ones with a winning record.
Aztecs Play at California Baptist Saturday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team will look for their third road win in a row when they play at California Baptist Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
Beto Apolinar Namec WAC Defensive Player of the Week
Apolinar, the team captain, had an assist on Robbie Matei’s game-winning goal in SDSU’s 1-0 win at Utah Tech Sunday. As a defensive midfielder, he played a huge part in the Aztecs’ earning a pair of 1-0 shutouts last week and limiting UNLV and Utah Tech to a combined three shots on goal.
Aztecs Blank Utah Tech 1-0
The Aztecs started WAC play with a pair of 1-0 shutouts on the road.
Aztecs at Utah Tech Sunday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team continues their WAC road trip when they play at Utah Tech Sunday at 12:30 p.m. PT.
Aztecs Open WAC Play at UNLV Thursday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team begins WAC play when they travel to Las Vegas to face UNLV Thursday evening at 8 p.m
Aztecs at UC Irvine Saturday Evening
The San Diego State men’s soccer team plays at UC Irvine Saturday at 6 p.m. for their final non-conference match of the season.
Aztecs Host UC Davis at Snapdragon Stadium Saturday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team returns to San Diego Saturday when they host UC Davis for their annual match at Snapdragon Stadium at 7 p.m. Tickets are as low as $10 and parking is free.
Aztecs Play at Oregon State Sunday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team heads to the Pacific Northwest to play at Oregon State Sunday at 2 p.m. The match will be streamed on ESPN+ with Ann Schatz on the call. The Aztecs and Beavers played together in the Pac-12 for the last 19 years.
Aztecs Shut Out Sacramento State 1-0
Ferran Florencio Catalá scored the game winner in the 57th minute, his first career goal. After a slow start, the Aztecs outshot the Hornets 17-5 over the game’s final 75 minutes.
Aztecs Host Sacramento State Friday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team hosts Sacramento State Friday evening at 7 p.m. on the SDSU Sports Deck.
Aztecs Host Vermont Monday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team hosts Vermont Monday evening at 7 p.m. on the SDSU Sports Deck.
Aztecs Host Mercyhurst Thursday
The San Diego State men’s soccer team returns home Thursday when they host Mercyhurst at 7 p.m. All SDSU’s home matches will be streamed on WAC International TV
Aztecs Cruise Past UC Riverside 5-2
The Aztecs were led by Austin Brummett, SDSU’s leading scorer from a year ago, and Robbie Matei, a transfer from American, who each scored two goals. Daniel Pacella, a transfer from Vermont, also scored.
Aztecs Open Season Friday vs. UC Riverside
The San Diego State men’s soccer team officially kicks off their 2024 season Aug. 23 when they host UC Riverside at 7 p.m.
Aztecs Set for Two Friendlies This Week
The San Diego State men’s soccer team begins their 2024 season with a pair of friendlies. The Aztecs will play across town at UC San Diego Wednesday at 7 p.m. and then at UC Santa Barbara Saturday at 6 p.m.