After a successful four-year career with UCLA men’s soccer, defender Joe Sofia hung up the blue and gold jersey and graduated last December. Not only did he prove his value on the field as he helped anchor the Bruins’ defense, Sofia made sure that academics remained as much of a priority as soccer. Read more...

Photo: After graduating from UCLA last December, defender Joe Sofia was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS Draft, but was cut from the team late June. Sofia decided to retire from professional soccer to take an offer from Deloitte and pursue a new career in management consulting. (Daily Bruin file photo)