In 2019, the Bruins boasted the second-best recruiting class across America – headlined by forward Mia Fishel whose 14 goals were good for sixth best in the Pac-12. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s soccer lost in the semifinals of the College Cup in 2019. In 2020, they welcome the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
Much like the rest of the sports world, the Daily Bruin Sports editors spent the last five Sundays watching ESPN and Netflix’s 10-part documentary series, “The Last Dance.” The 10-hour saga detailing the rise and fall of the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty with Michael Jordan earned national praise and set Twitter ablaze every week, and it has left audiences begging for more. Read more...
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Many people who usually spend their time watching live sports have had a lot more free time on their hands amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and video games are the closest simulations to their favorite pastimes. Read more...
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While the world faces shortages of necessary goods, many people are surrounded by an abundance of one thing: time. And if it’s possible to keep future goals in focus, extra time can be a good thing, according to some of the current and former UCLA student athletes who had been preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Read more...
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With the world screeching to a halt in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the loss of collegiate sports seems like just another drop in the bucket. Read more...
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Pac-12 women’s soccer will be well represented at the next level. The top four picks in the National Women’s Soccer League College Draft on Thursday morning all hailed from the Pac-12, one of which was junior forward Ashley Sanchez of UCLA women’s soccer. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Ashley Sanchez was a 2018 All-American for UCLA women’s soccer and set the program record for most career assists with 42. She has chosen to give up her last season as a Bruin in order to play professionally. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin staff)
Soccer has never been America’s favorite sport, but on the women’s side, it could be. Following the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2019 World Cup win, the National Women’s Soccer League has seen increased support through television contracts and brand deals. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Jessie Fleming (left) and senior defender Kaiya McCullough (right) are two members of UCLA women’s soccer who are looking to play at the next level, whether that be in the National Women’s Soccer League or in one abroad. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)
