Women’s soccer Hannah Westerhold, Daily Bruin contributor Chemistry can be just as valuable as talent for young teams without much collective experience. That’s proven true for UCLA this season. Read more...
Photo: Four UCLA women’s soccer players hug in celebration. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Young squads do not always ignite out of the gate. And although the Bruins started their 2025 season 1-2, their flame is finally beginning to catch. Read more...
Photo: Junior Oruha Hayashi dribbles the ball. The forward notched an assist against Michigan State on Thursday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Big Ten play has begun. And it is more competitive than ever. Last week marked the first matches of conference play – and over half of the Big Ten contests ended in a draw, exemplifying the conference’s rigor. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Lily Boyden (right) dribbles the ball. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Even Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick Saturday. The Bruins, however, put on a clinic from the penalty spot, going 2-for-2 on the night. Powered by two penalty conversions, No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior midfielder Emma Egizii takes a penalty kick, earning her second goal of the game. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The phrase “quality over quantity” often refers to situations where having numerous second-rate options just does not cut it. When it comes to earning chances in soccer, the lesson rings true – the quality of chances created by the Bruins was reflected in the scoreline. Read more...
Photo: Junior midfielder Milla Shafie (left), sophomore forward Kara Croone (center) and redshirt senior forward Lexi Wright (right) celebrate after Wright’s goal. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
No. 18 UCLA women’s soccer (3-2) will face No. 1 Stanford (6-0) on Sunday afternoon at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. The Bruins started their season off on a weak note, falling to two opponents back-to-back in their second and third games, but bouncing back to win the next two matchups. Read more...
A bounce-back victory could mean momentum is back on UCLA’s side. Now, as the Bruins enter what could be the toughest stretch of their season, their recent success could spur further triumphs. Read more...
Photo: Eleven members of UCLA women’s soccer group together, with sophomore goalkeeper Mariangela Medina standing in the center. Medina made her NCAA debut last week in UCLA vs. Long Beach. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
