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.)
This post was updated June 12 at 1:24 p.m. UCLA Athletics had its fair share of heroes during the 2022-2023 season. Whether it was clutch goal scorers, individual national champions or consistent performers, these players stood out from the rest. Read more...
Photo: (Photo illustration by Helen Quach/Design director. Left photo by Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin senior staff. Center photo by Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff. Right photo by Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff.)
Looking back on my time at UCLA, I could not be more grateful for the experiences, people and opportunities I have had. Growing up in Florida, I did not anticipate venturing out to the West Coast for school. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Jackie Gilday fends off a North Carolina player. Gilday recovered from numerous injuries to play her senior season and start in both College Cup games. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
The 2022-2023 season in UCLA athletics has seen many highlight plays across a wide array of different sports. With the sports year coming to a close, the Daily Bruin Sports editors are looking back at some of the top plays of the year across campus. Read more...
Photo: Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates with his teammates during UCLA football’s win over Washington in 2022. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
