https://nvcstorm.com en-us https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260115rw6n2d Napa Valley College’s Cadel Newton-Kotch was selected as the Bay Valley Conference’s Most Valuable Player and Goalkeeper of the Year and the Storm’s Jovani Jiménez is the Forward of the Year, NVC coach Rogelio Ochoa announced. Napa Valley also placed four players as first-team All-Bay Valley Conference selections and three players as second-team All-Bay Valley Conference selections for men’s soccer, highlighting a stellar fall season for the Storm. Napa Valley (7-7-4 overall, 6-3-1 Bay Valley Conference) finished in second place and ended the 2025 season by winning its last three matches. The All-Bay Valley Conference team is determined by voting of the league’s coaches. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260115rw6n2d https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251117kl3aj2 The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team ended its season on Friday, Nov. 14, beating Woodland Community College, 2-1, in a Bay Valley Conference match at Justin-Siena High School’s Dodd Stadium. Napa Valley (7-7-4 overall, 6-3-1 Bay Valley Conference) concludes the 2025 fall season on a three-game winning streak. The Storm also won six of its last seven games and finishes in second place, just one point behind first-place Contra Costa College-San Pablo. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251117kl3aj2 https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251112llox5g It’s the final week of the 2025 regular season for the Napa Valley College men’s soccer team. It’s also the most important week, with so much at stake very late in the fall season. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251112llox5g https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251110m5k0uu By MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team got goals from Mario "Gio" Avina, Michael Soto and Jose Ramirez in a 3-1 Bay Valley Conference win over host Yuba College in Marysville on Friday, Nov. 7. Napa Valley (5-7-4 overall, 4-3-1 Bay Valley Conference) is now in second place in the league standings. The Storm has scored 22 goals in 16 games. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251110m5k0uu https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103l37nai The Napa Valley College men's soccer team had a three-game winning streak snapped with a 4-1 Bay Valley Conference loss to host Contra Costa College in San Pablo on Friday, Oct. 31. The Storm (4-7-4 overall, 3-3-1 Bay Valley Conference) is in fourth place in the league standings. All of the scoring in the match took place in the first half. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103l37nai https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251029rp6rjq MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men's soccer team won its third straight game, shutting out host College of Marin, 1-0, in Kentfield on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Napa Valley (4-6-4 overall, 3-2-1 Bay Valley Conference) is now in third place in the conference standings. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251029rp6rjq https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251022nq3xai The Napa Valley College men's soccer team won its second straight Bay Valley Conference match, beating host Woodland Community College, 1-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Mario "Gio" Avina, a sophomore forward, scored the only goal of the game. The goal was in the 82nd minute of the second half. The assist was credited to Cadel Newton-Knotch, a freshman. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251022nq3xai https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251021l4labr MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com Jovani Jimenez scored three goals, a hat trick, and the Napa Valley College’s men's soccer team won its Bay Valley Conference match on Friday, Oct. 17, beating host Merritt College-Oakland, 4-2. It was a season high for goals scored in a match for Napa Valley (2-6-4 overall, 1-2-1 Bay Valley Conference). The Storm has scored 16 goals in 12 games. Jimenez, a freshman forward, scored Napa Valley’s first goal. It was in the 20th minute of the first half, with the assist going to Sergio Hernandez, a freshman forward. Jimenez’s goal gave the Storm an early 1-0 lead. Merritt tied the match, 1-1, scoring a goal in the 30th minute of the first half. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251021l4labr https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251015qq0wkq The Napa Valley College’s men's soccer team lost its Bay Valley Conference match at home on Tuesday, falling 1-0 to Yuba College-Marysville. Napa Valley (1-6-4 overall, 0-2-1 Bay Valley Conference) is in fifth place in the conference standings. It was the Storm’s third loss by shutout. It was also the Storm’s fifth one-goal loss of the season. Napa Valley has scored 12 goals in 11 games. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251015qq0wkq https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251009kfk2wa Rogelio Ochoa, Napa Valley College’s head men's soccer coach, was talking about the extreme difficulty of an early-season schedule before the Storm’s Bay Valley Conference match at home on Tuesday against Contra Costa College-San Pablo. “(Contra Costa’s) coming in really good. The last three games they haven't lost. They come in with really high energy. We have to make sure that we match their energy and that we come in the right way and we play correctly, the way we want, to give ourselves good opportunities to score,” said Ochoa. The scoring was there for Napa Valley, which was ahead early in the first half and also in the lead in the second half. The Storm got a goal from Adrian Ceja, a midfielder, in the first minute. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251009kfk2wa https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006l6z6m1 The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team lost its Bay Valley Conference opener, falling 2-1 at home on Friday, Oct. 3 to College of Marin-Kentfield. It was the third straight loss for the Storm (1-5-3 overall, 0-1 Bay Valley). Napa Valley has scored 10 goals in nine games. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006l6z6m1 https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250930jyak0i Marty Kinahan had high praise for the Napa Valley College men’s soccer team following Friday’s nonconference match. There was the stellar play of the Storm’s goal keeper, Cadel Newton-Knotch, as well as the overall intensity and performance of the defense that Kinahan, the head coach for Santa Rosa Junior College, was so impressed about. “They were doing a really good job on defending,” said Kinahan. “It's really hard to break them down. I was impressed with how hard they played.” Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250930jyak0i https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250922qmunjb MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com Simon Cook has great respect for Napa Valley College’s head coach, Rogelio Ochoa, and the Storm men’s soccer program. “When you play against Napa, it's going to be hard fought. You have to earn your win,” said Cook, the head coach at Evergreen Valley College-San Jose. Evergreen Valley scored both of its goals in the first half and held on for a 2-1 win over host Napa Valley in a nonconference game on Friday, Sept. 19. Evergreen Valley (3-1-1 overall) went into the game at No. 19 in the California Community College Sports Information Association Poll, announced in a report by the California Community College Athletic Association, at www.cccaasports.org, on Sept. 16. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250922qmunjb https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250917ih1x6h The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team and host Ohlone College-Fremont tied, 0-0, in a nonconference match on Tuesday. It was the second straight tie game for Napa Valley (1-2-3 overall), which is now six games into its fall season. The Storm has scored eight goals so far in nonconference matches. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250917ih1x6h https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250915kg8mpi Napa Valley College and Foothill College-Los Altos Hills tied, 3-3, in a nonconference men’s soccer match on Friday, Sept. 12 in Napa. Daniel Domingeuz, Jose Ramirez and Salvador Gutierrez scored goals for Napa Valley (1-2-2 overall). It was the second tie game of the season for the Storm. All of the scoring was in the first half of the match. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250915kg8mpi https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250910nugxro The Napa Valley College men's soccer team won its first game of the 2025 fall season, beating College of the Redwoods-Eureka at home on Tuesday, 3-1. It was a nonconference game for Napa Valley (1-2-1 overall), which had its offense in high gear, scoring a season-high three goals. It was the fourth game of the season for the Storm Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250910nugxro https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250909nl1pvp The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team played its first away game of the fall season on Friday, Sept. 5 in San Francisco. The Storm battled to a 1-1 tie in a nonconference match against City College of San Francisco. It was the third game of the season for Napa Valley (0-2-1 overall). Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250909nl1pvp https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250902np5d2x MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men's soccer team lost its second straight match to start the season, falling at home, 3-0 to Modesto Junior College on Friday, August 29. It was the Storm’s second consecutive home match. Napa Valley (0-2 overall) has scored one goal in two games so far. Napa Valley, again playing a very difficult and challenging nonconference schedule, was behind at halftime, 2-0. Alex Garcia scored an unassisted goal at the two-minute mark, giving Modesto an early 1-0 lead in the first half. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250902np5d2x https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250827l6fuxf As his team made its way to the bench area before Tuesday’s season opener, head coach Rogelio Ochoa took time to talk about the style of play that he was looking for from the Napa Valley College men’s soccer team this fall, the starting lineup, and a nonconference schedule of opponents that will provide a major test for the Storm. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250827l6fuxf https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250827l5e8e4 MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com As his team made its way to the bench area before Tuesday’s season opener, head coach Rogelio Ochoa took time to talk about the style of play that he was looking for from the Napa Valley College men’s soccer team this fall, the starting lineup, and a nonconference schedule of opponents that will provide a major test for the Storm. “We have a good group,” said Ochoa. “We can have combinations going in and out. It’s making sure that we're strong all game long, with a variety of ways that we can attack and we can defend. “We're very confident it’s going to be a big challenge with a tough opponent like Skyline. It's going to be a very challenging game today, a very physical game. They are going to be a tough, physical, fast, tall opponent. So, we have to make sure that we can match that. “You hit the ground running, and so it should be a good one today. The boys know to keep the ball on the ground as much as we possibly can.” Napa Valley started out fast, with crisp, sharp play, with an attacking game and solid defense, and with great energy. The Storm also scored the first goal of the game, bringing a ton of excitement on both the field and sideline for Napa Valley. “We did well. I'm happy with what we're doing and where we are at,” said Ochoa. “The guys pushed, the guys fought, the guys are playing well. The guys had an identity. We're fit, we're strong. We can compete with anyone. And I think today shows that. “Hopefully, we can get positive results that reflect that as well.” Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250827l5e8e4 https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250825n5mj59 MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com There’s so much that impresses and excites head coach Rogelio Ochoa about the Napa Valley College men’s soccer team. There are the numbers, with the Storm going into the season with 25 players on the roster. There is all the work that the Storm has put in, with players participating in spring and summer programs. There is a connection and bond that the players have formed, with Ochoa calling the Storm “a very professional group.” There is also the way that the Storm has looked, particularly in scrimmages, in the last week and a half to start the 2025 fall season. “They're hard working. They're very connected. You can tell they're extremely focused when we're doing film, extremely focused when we're on the field,” Ochoa said on Friday. “They understand there's a task at hand. You can sense it. You can feel it. It's pretty cool.” Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250825n5mj59 https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250430qt079u The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team is not waiting until August to get on its field and begin preparing for the fall season. Since February, head coach Rogelio Ochoa has been leading a spring session, overseeing practices and training for players in the program, as the countdown to the 2025 season continues. “The main thing is for us to stay together as a team, stay focused academically, make sure they keep their retention numbers high, and then practice throughout that time,” Ochoa said Tuesday, as players started to work out. “Hopefully, we have everyone eligible and everyone ready to go for the fall. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250430qt079u https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241203kkrlxb By MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team placed four players on the All-Bay Valley Conference team, Storm head coach Rogelio Ochoa announced. Gabriel Cendejas, a sophomore defender, was named as the Conference Midfielder of the Year. Cendejas, Yair Rafael-Gaspar and Gedeon Ilunga were named All-Conference first team. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241203kkrlxb https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241118lfy2kd By MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team won its regular-season finale in explosive fashion, scoring eight goals, including two by Yair Rafael-Gaspar, in an 8-0 Bay Valley Conference win over Yuba College on Friday, Nov. 15 in Marysville. The win was the second in a row, and also the second straight by shutout, for the Storm (5-11-4 overall, 5-4-3 Bay Valley). Napa Valley did not allow a goal in its last three matches. The Storm outscored its last four opponents, 14-2. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241118lfy2kd https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241113r7qla4 By MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team continued its season, tying Contra Costa College-San Pablo, 0-0, and beating Merritt College-Oakland, 3-0, in Bay Valley Conference matches. In a match on Friday, Nov. 8, in San Pablo, the Storm and Contra Costa battled to a 0-0 tie. Angel Olvera-Vega had five saves in 90 minutes at goalkeeper for Napa Valley. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241113r7qla4 https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241105pz3xfp Yair Rafael-Gaspar scored two goals in the second half as the Napa Valley College men's soccer team won its Bay Valley Conference match over host Merritt College-Oakland, 3-2, on Monday, Nov. 4. It was a make-up game from Oct. 18. Napa Valley (3-11-3 overall, 3-4-2 Bay Valley) also got a goal from Emmanuel Hurtado. Merritt was ahead in the game, leading 1-0 and 2-1. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241105pz3xfp https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241104nbn3so The Napa Valley College men's soccer team lost its Bay Valley Conference match at home on Friday, Nov. 1, falling to Woodland Community College, 2-0. Woodland (8-9 overall, 7-1 Bay Valley), the conference’s first-place team, had a 1-0 lead at halftime and scored a goal in the second half in shutting out the Storm. Napa Valley (2-11-3 overall, 2-4-2 Bay Valley) has lost two straight matches and is in sixth place in the league standings. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241104nbn3so https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241031ijkts5 By MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men's soccer team got a goal from Gabriel Cendejas in a 2-1 Bay Valley Conference loss to host College of Marin on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Kentfield. Cendejas, a sophomore defender, scored at the 70th minute mark of the second half to tie the match, 1-1. Mateo Villanueva-Martinez, a sophomore midfielder, had the assist. Napa Valley (2-10-3 overall, 2-3-2 Bay Valley) was behind, 1-0, at halftime. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241031ijkts5 https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241028juzxeu By MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com Host Napa Valley College and Mendocino College-Ukiah tied, 3-3, in a Bay Valley Conference men’s soccer match on Friday, Oct. 25. There are six matches to go in the regular season for Napa Valley (2-9-3 overall, 2-2-2 Bay Valley). Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241028juzxeu https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241023nllea9 Photos by Marty James By MARTY JAMES martyjames.sports@gmail.com The Napa Valley College men’s soccer team went into Tuesday’s Bay Valley Conference match with a full roster, with everyone healthy for the first time all season. “We're healthy. Everyone is back,” Storm coach Rogelio Ochoa said before the match at NVC. “We're playing better soccer, where we're learning. Those are growing pains, but I think they're going to help us to follow through the season.” Returning for the Storm was Mateo Villanueva-Martinez, a sophomore midfielder and team captain. He has been out since injuring his shoulder early in Napa Valley’s season opener in August, in a nonconference game against Folsom Lake College. “The very first play, he got the ball, goes to the ground. It was literally two seconds to the season back in August,” Ochoa recalled. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://nvcstorm.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241023nllea9