Los Angeles Mission College Eagles men’s soccer team defeated Rio Hondo College 2-0 on September 25, 2026, at 13100 Hubbard St. The victory improved Los Angeles Mission’s overall record to 4-2-2, while Rio Hondo dropped to 1-4-3.
The scoring opened at 9:08 when Ricardo Mejia converted a penalty kick, marking his first goal of the season. Shortly after, at 15:20, Johnny Gonzalez netted his third goal of the season with an assist from Nickolas Kosouk, giving the Eagles a 2-0 lead that held through halftime and the remainder of the match.
Goalkeeper Ethan Murillo played the entire match and made five saves, securing the shutout for Los Angeles Mission. The Eagles took 11 shots with five on goal, while Rio Hondo had 10 shots with six on goal. Both teams hit the crossbar during the first half: Nicolas Orellana for Los Angeles Mission, and Patrick Castro and Matthew Oliva for Rio Hondo.
Los Angeles Mission earned two corner kicks and committed 14 fouls compared with Rio Hondo’s four corners and nine fouls. The team’s balanced attack and defensive strength contributed to their clean sheet and victory.
CSB Take
Los Angeles Mission College Eagles men’s soccer demonstrated effective offensive execution and solid defensive play to earn their second straight win. The early goals by Ricardo Mejia and Johnny Gonzalez set the tone, while goalkeeper Ethan Murillo’s five saves ensured no scoring for Rio Hondo. This performance underlines the team’s ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain composure defensively as they continue their season.
Source: Original report
