2024 Men's Soccer Season Recap

The 2024-25 season was solid for North Idaho College’s men’s soccer team, which ended with a 13-4-3 record and a .725 win percentage. The team was especially effective on the road, with only one loss on the road at 7-1-3, though it had a mixed record at home, finishing 3-2.

 

The team's offensive performance was nothing short of impressive, with a total of 64 goals scored over the season, averaging 3.20 goals per game. Their substantial 29.4% shot percentage ranked them among the top in the conference, and they led the league in assists with 84, showcasing their collaborative play style. On the defensive end, they maintained a goals-against average of 0.78 and secured nine shutouts across 20 games, demonstrating their consistency on both ends of the field.

 

The season featured some standout games, including a massive 14-0 win over Pacific Northwest Christian College on September 7, where their offensive strength was on full display with 22 shots on goal. Another highlight was the 7-0 shutout against Edmonds Community College on August 29, which set a strong tone early in the season. The team’s early games included a string of wins: 2-1 against Spokane Community College on August 23, 5-1 over Skagit Valley College on August 24, and 3-0 against Wenatchee Valley College on August 27, reflecting their dominant opening stretch.

 

In addition to these blowouts, North Idaho clinched key conference wins, such as a 3-1 victory over the College of Southern Idaho on September 12 and a 3-0 win over Truckee Meadows on September 14. Another notable win came on September 19, when they defeated Snow College 4-0 on the road. Closer matches, like their 1-1 tie with Utah State Eastern on September 21, demonstrated their ability to hold their own against other top teams.

 

Ismael Mane led the team with 20 goals, scoring 70% of his shots on target and converting all three penalty kicks. Rayan Berbachi was another key player, leading with 23 assists and setting up numerous scoring opportunities throughout the season. Despite playing in only 12 games, Mouhamed Fadel Fall made an impact with eight goals and a perfect penalty record, proving his efficiency on the field.

 

Though the season ended with two tough losses, North Idaho’s teamwork and the individual contributions of Mane, Berbachi, and Fall were crucial to their overall performance this year. Nine Cardinals were selected for Region 18 honors: Kael McGowan was Goalie of the Year with Rayan Berbachi and Ismael Mane selected to the All-Region 1st Team. Adem Arous, Richard Bollanga and David Ocha were selected to the All-Region 2nd Team, while Enzo Manga, Fracesco Di Turi, and Daniel Gutierrez made All-Region 3rd Team.