Sun Tzu said that knowing your enemy means you do not need to fear facing them. Although the Bruins know the Lions well, having faced them 17 times since 2000, there is still reason to worry. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Tarun Karumanchi gives instructions to a teammate during last season’s opener against Loyola Marymount. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
The Bruins are still winless. They have scored just one goal and allowed four through two losses and two draws. While they still have yet to claim that elusive win, the Bruins trekked across the country and kept the ball out of their own net for the first time this season. Read more...
Photo: Coach Ryan Jorden stands on the sidelines during a UCLA men’s soccer game at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. (Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Sept. 2 at 11:26 a.m. The Bruins were untouchable last August. For an entire month, the ball did not meet the back of the Bruins’ net. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer stands on the sidelines during a home match at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Sept. 1 at 1:00 a.m. Women’s Soccer Momentum can make or break a match. And UCLA entered its game against Long Beach State on a losing streak, following two defeats to ranked opponents. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Payten Cooper celebrates her goal with junior forward Oruha Hayashi, who also scored in the 2-0 win for the Bruins. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Bears can emerge from hibernation in a state zoologists refer to as “hibernation hangover” – sluggishness, inconsistency and a lack of rhythm during their initial moments post-rest. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer huddles up before the start of the second half of a match against California. The Bruins lost to the Golden Bears on a last-minute goal. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A coach might think his team deserved better after losing at home to a last-minute corner. But when UCLA men’s soccer (0-2) conceded in the final minute against California (2-0) on Sunday night to register its second consecutive opening-season loss, coach Ryan Jorden said he thought his team got exactly what they deserved. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer gathers in front of its own goal following the team’s loss to California. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
There was a lot to be excited about heading into the 2025 season. The Bruins featured the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the nation. Their front line, which struggled to produce all last season, now featured an MLS SuperDraft pick in redshirt sophomore forward Sergi Solans Ormo. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer huddles up during an exhibition match earlier in August. The team officially opened their season Thursday night against UC Irvine. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
