GovState Athletics welcomes new Men's Soccer Coach ahead of soccer field opening
Soccer Complex ribbon cutting set for April 24
By GovState Athletics Department
Just weeks before the ribbon cutting at a new soccer complex at Governors State University (GovState), the Athletics Department welcomes Jose “Tony” Gonzalez as the new Head Men's Soccer Coach.
Before coming to GovState, Gonzalez (pictured in the center) was the head soccer coach for the men's and women's teams at South Suburban College (SSC) in South Holland, Illinois. There, he worked with the men's team for 25 seasons and the women's team for nine years.
During his time at SSC, the women's team played in five consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region IV finals, from 2021 to 2026, as well competed in NJCAA championships. To learn more about Gonzalez, click here to read the full announcement from GovState Athletics.
On Friday, April 24, Gonzalez will join University officials to cut the ribbon at the new GovState soccer complex, near the Prairie Place student residence. The event will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. to showcase the new field and to honor the University's championship men's soccer team with a special ring ceremony. In addition to the ring ceremony, there will be a presentation of varsity jackets to the soccer team and soccer skills contests for all ages.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community friends are invited. The event is free, though RSVP is required. Click here to RSVP.
Pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Daniel Vieyra, Head Men's Soccer Coach Tony Gonzalez, GovState Athletic Director Tony Bates.