The Pac-12 Conference is known to be the most competitive conference in the country. Having earned the nickname “Conference of Champions,” every opponent is a tough challenge, and this is why the UCLA women’s soccer team was happy to kick off Pac-12 action with a win over Arizona. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Taylor Smith said that scoring early in games has been the Bruins’ key to success so far this season.

UCLA women’s soccer concluded its nonconference schedule and kicked off Pac-12 action with a 2-1 win over the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday. Similar to their previous matches, the Bruins scored early in the game to take the lead, after sophomore forward Taylor Smith took a pass from junior defender Ally Courtnall to score her second goal of the season. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Taylor Smith scored a goal before the five-minute mark and UCLA never gave up the lead in its 2-1 victory over Arizona.

After spending 14 seasons in the American Athletic Conference, formerly known as the Big East, with the University of Central Florida, UCLA women’s soccer coach Amanda Cromwell will have to face a new challenge this weekend: taking on the Pac-12 conference. Read more...

Photo: Junior midfielder Sam Mewis, who led the Bruins in shots last weekend, said that a strong offensive performance will be key for UCLA as it opens Pac-12 play against Arizona.

Good things come to those who wait. That’s the message that UCLA women's soccer coach Amanda Cromwell got across to her team during halftime in the 2-0 win against Pepperdine. Read more...

Photo: Junior defender Abby Dahlkemper was ejected after earning a red card against Loyola Marymount.

The UCLA women’s soccer team concluded its two-week long road trip playing at the Duke Nike Classic against No. 1 North Carolina and No. 12 Duke over the weekend. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Darian Jenkins scored an insurance goal in the second half against Duke to secure the win.