SAN DIEGO – San Diego plays host to Cal State Fullerton and UNLV this weekend at Torero Stadium.
 
The Toreros (2-2-2) return home after two hard-fought road matches, where they went, 1-0-1. USD will face the Titans (1-1-3) on Thursday, 7 p.m., and take on the Rebels (4-2) on Sunday, 5 p.m.
 
Live statistics will be available via USDToreros.com and both matches will be streamed on theW.tv.
 
LAST TIME OUT
• Aaron Frey scored the equalizer for the Toreros in a, 1-1, draw against Belmont this past Sunday. It was Frey's first goal of the season, with an assist from Ross Meldrum, in the 55th minute.
 
• USD outshot Belmont, 28-10, including 18 shots in the second period and held an astounding 21-0 corner kick advantage.
 
• Despite a one-man advantage for a majority of the second half, the Toreros could not secure the game winner.
 
CAL STATE FULLERTON SERIES HISTORY
 
• San Diego is 5-7-1 when facing Fullerton, all-time. In their last outing, the Toreros and Titans ended in a 1-1 draw after Miguel Berry scored in the 45th minute to tie the match.
 
UNLV SERIES HISTORY
 
• This is the first meeting between San Diego and UNLV.

TOREROS HONOR RON ROBERTS

• Supervisor Ron Roberts represents District 4 at the County of San Diego. He caps his 24 year career representing District 4 on the Board of Supervisors at the end of this year. USD will recognize Roberts at halftime of Thursday's match for his contribution to the San Diego community.
 
BRIAN QUINN ERA BEGINS
• After eight seasons as an assistant coach and three years as an associate head coach, Quinn took the reins of the program in 2018 and made his head coaching debut against UC Irvine on Aug. 24. Seamus McFadden, who served as the head coach for the first 39 years of the program, remains on Quinn's staff as an assistant. Mike Nicholson continues on as an assistant coach and enters his 14th year with the program in 2018.
 
RETURNING IN 2018
• The Toreros return eight starters and 16 letterwinners from its 2017 squad, including United Soccer Coaches All-Far West Region selections, Miguel Berry and Henry Lander.
 
• Berry had an outstanding sophomore campaign at striker, leading USD in points (15), goals (5) and assists (5). He was named to the All-WCC first team after earning honorable mention recognition as a freshman.
 
• Lander was an All-WCC second team selection, anchoring USD's backline and helping limit opponents to 18 goals in 17 matches. Among his numerous standout plays throughout the season, his most impressive highlight occurred when he preserved a 1-0 victory for the Toreros against UC Santa Barbara, heading away a shot on the goal line with four seconds remaining in regulation.

• USD also returns WCC Freshman of the Year, Aaron Frey, who will help solidify the backline. Frey, Berry and Lander were all named to the 2018 All-WCC Preseason team.
 
• All-WCC honorable mention, Freddy Polzer, also returns and will be a key piece to the midfield and attack. He'll likely be joined by senior, Gustav Brandt, who provides size, physicality and quality distribution through the center of the field.
 
TAKING OVER IN GOAL
• The Toreros will look to Connor Hountalas, Matt Wiher and Marley Mascarenas to fill the void in goal left by four-year starter, Thomas Olsen, who graduated this past year. Olsen played every minute of the 2017 season and was drafted in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids.
 
CHALLENING SCHEDULE AHEAD
• The Toreros will be tested early and often with a challenging nonconference schedule and competitive WCC slate.