Junior defender Lilly Reale recognizes the unique circumstances the Bruins are starting their season under. “It’ll be super special and kind of unique to have this type of pressure, which we haven’t had for a very long time,” Reale said. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student forward Ally Cook fights for the ball. Cook’s assist in overtime of the national championship helped the Bruins score the game-winning goal to secure their title. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
Only one team can enter each season as the “best team in the nation.” This year, in NCAA women’s soccer, it’s UCLA. In between receiving the national title and its first exhibition contest on Aug. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Reilyn Turner dribbles the ball. Turner scored the game-tying goal that kept UCLA alive in the national championship. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruin alumni representing. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of former UCLA greats from the past week as we count down the days until fall. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s soccer defender Madelyn Desiano prepares to kick the ball. Desiano picked up her first career goal in the NWSL on July 22. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
This post was updated July 23 at 6:41 p.m. Two-time national champion UCLA women’s soccer has a storied history, producing six women’s World Cup players for the United States, trailing only the University of North Carolina, Stanford University and Santa Clara University. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s soccer midfielder Sam Mewis celebrates with teammates. Mewis played a significant role for the U.S. in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. (Daily Bruin file photo)
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruin alumni representing. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of former UCLA greats from the past week as we count down the days until fall. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s basketball forward Michaela Onyenwere shoots a free throw. Onyenwere is averaging 10.6 points per game with the Phoenix Mercury this season. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated July 2 at 7:09 p.m. The World Cup, which only occurs every four years, is arguably the largest stage in women’s soccer. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s soccer forward Ashley Sanchez responds to a question from media at the U.S. Women’s National Team press conference. Sanchez is one of 14 players to make the World Cup squad for the first time. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
This post was updated June 12 at 1:32 p.m. From national championships to narrow victories to incredible comebacks – and sometimes a mix of all three – the 2022-2023 athletic year was one for the record books. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Quach/Design director. Left photo by Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff. Right photo by Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff.)
