Northwestern University Athletics

2025 Men's Soccer Roster

October 24, 2025, Ann Arbor, MI: A game between Northwestern Men’s Soccer and Michigan at University of Michigan Soccer Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on Friday, October 24, 2025. (Photo by David Dermer/Northwestern Athletics)
Photo by: David Dermer/Northwestern Athletics
Sam Nagano
Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics
Sam Nagano
Photo by: Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics
August 1, 2025, Evanston, IL: Members of the Northwestern Men’s Soccer team pose for photos as part of Internal Media Days at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, August 1, 2025. (Photo by Charlotte Gottfried/Northwestern Athletics)
Jersey Number 2

Sam Nagano

  • Height:
    6-0
  • Position:
    M
  • Class:
    First-Year
  • Hometown:
    West Torrance, Calif.
  • High School:
    West Torrance
  • Major:
    Undeclared
2025: Appeared in 10 matches as a a first-year ... Made collegiate debut against Eastern Illinois (8/21), playing 22 minutes in win over the Panthers ... Also featured in victories against Air Force (8/24), UC Riverside (9/15), Rutgers (9/19), and Evansville (10/7).

High School/Club: Played exclusively on the club level, beginning his career with the Real Salt Lake Academy before making a move to Strikers FC ... Played alongside fellow Northwestern signee Dalton Bulowski at the latter club ... Was a driving force behind Strikers FC appearing in a pair of MLS NEXT finals during his time with the club.
Men's Soccer - Johnson, O’Reilly Power ‘Cats Past Ohio State In 2025 Finale, 2-1 (11/7/25)
Saturday, November 08
Men's Soccer - 'Cats Knock off No. 17 Hoosiers, 2-0 (10/31/25)
Saturday, November 01
Men's Soccer - 'Cats Blank Evansville In Non-Conference Finale, 1-0 (10/7/25)
Wednesday, October 08
Men's Soccer - 'Cats Earn Gutsy 2-1 Win Over Rutgers (9/19/25)
Saturday, September 20