NCC Thunder Recap

Thunder Men's Soccer Makes History with First Victory in Program History

NCC Thunder Soccer — August 30, 2025 results
Men: NCC 3, Anoka-Ramsey CC 2

History was made on Saturday, August 30, as the men's Thunder soccer team earned their first-ever victory in program history with a 3–2 win over Anoka-Ramsey Rams in Coon Rapids, MN.

NCC struck first when Warren Traina played a ball through to Sami Sumra, who finished cleanly in the bottom corner to give the Thunder a 1–0 lead at halftime. The Rams equalized early in the second half, but NCC answered with two more goals. Traina netted the second on an assist from Jose Martinez, and then Ian Troncoso beat his defender down the line before finding Mackenzie Hopkins to extend the lead to 3–1. Anoka-Ramsey scored one late in the game to make it 3-2, but the Thunder defense held strong to secure the win.

Congratulations to the Thunder men's soccer team on this historic victory—here's to many more wins in the seasons ahead!

The Thunder return to action on Monday, September 15, at 2:30 p.m., when they host Dakota County Technical College in Sheldon.

Next up for Thunder Athletics:

• Sports Shooting: Thursday, Sept. 4, 4:30–6:30 p.m. vs. Iowa Central & Ellsworth in Schaller, IA
• Women's Soccer: Thursday, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. vs. Dordt University at Sheldon High School (1700 East 4th Street, Sheldon, IA)