2025 Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 8
Soren Groessl
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Encinitas, CA
- High School:
- San Dieguito Academy
- Position:
- Midfield
- Major:
- Psychology
2024 Season - Sophomore
Appeared in 17 games for the Banana Slugs, starting 11… Scored four goals and recorded two assists… Took 17 shots, with 12 on goal, for a .235 shot percentage… Scored two game-winning goals… Played 703 minutes on the season… Earned Second Team All-C2C honors.
Made his college debut against Claremont and played in 18 games throughout the season. He played 357 minutes this season
HIGH SCHOOL: All-League First Team at San Dieguito Academy High School. Graduated with over 4.0 GPA.
Played Club ball for Encinitas Express
PERSONAL: Son of Jeannine Guarino and Erik Groessl, has a sister Sofia. Says the most influential person in his life is Dad Erik because "I strive to be like him, and he motivates me to do everything I do."
Chose UC Santa Cruz because "I loved the town and the vibe when I visited, and it has a great psych program." Hobbies include watching soccer, playing FIFA, going to the beach.
