Redshirt sophomore Anika Rodriguez and freshman Karina Rodriguez discuss their relationship as sisters as they compete together as teammates for the UCLA women’s soccer team. They describe their competitive rivalry while growing up, the role of their father in their development as athletes and the instant appeal of being Bruins. Read more...
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November 13, 11:16 pm
UCLA sisters’ soccer advancements rooted in family support, training
Anika and Karina Rodriguez’s journeys began at home. Their father Rafael Rodriguez, a youth soccer coach, started training them in the backyard at ages 4 and 5. Read more...
Photo: Anika and Karina Rodriguez spent time playing against each other in their home’s backyard. Their father, Rafael Rodriguez, said he trained them the same way, but the girls naturally fell into differing roles on the field. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
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November 12, 2:56 pm
Women’s soccer opens up tournament play with victory over SDSU
No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (16-2-2) took care of business on Friday night against San Diego State (12-8-2), snatching a 3-1 win to open its NCAA Tournament campaign. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore midfielder Anika Rodriguez scored the first goal for the No. 2 seed Bruins in their 3-1 win over the San Diego State Aztecs on Friday night. (Edward Figueroa/Daily Bruin)
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November 9, 2:04 am
Women’s soccer gets ready for NCAA tournament match against SDSU
UCLA women’s soccer will begin their postseason campaign Friday, hosting the first round of the NCAA tournament against San Diego State. The tournament bracket was unveiled Monday, naming SDSU (12-7-2) as the first hurdle for UCLA (15-2-2, 8-2-1 Pac-12), which earned a No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior defender Zoey Goralski and the Bruins will face their first hurdle on the way to the final stages of the NCAA Tournament as they face SDSU at Drake Stadium. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 3, 11:42 pm
UCLA women’s soccer ends regular season with 3-2 OT victory against USC
The regular 90 minutes just weren’t enough Friday. But as overtime entered its second minute, redshirt sophomore forward/midfielder Anika Rodriguez received the ball on the top of the box. Read more...
Photo: No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer defeated corsstown rival USC for the second year in a row, in overtime by a score of 3-2 on Friday. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
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November 3, 12:12 am
Women’s soccer to face defending national champion USC
UCLA women’s soccer will welcome crosstown rival USC on Friday, a match that carries postseason implications for both teams. Friday’s meeting with the No. 6 Trojans (14-2-1, 8-1-1 Pac-12) will be an opportunity for the No. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Mackenzie Cerda will play her final game at Drake Stadium this Friday as the Bruins take on their crosstown rivals to cap off the regular season. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)
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November 1, 12:41 am
UCLA women’s soccer to rely on strong freshman corps to enter postseason
With UCLA women’s soccer losing one of its key players right before the postseason tournament, the team will have to rely on younger stars to step up. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward/midfielder Delanie Sheehan has logged a total of four goals and 10 points so far this year. The Brentwood, California, native has played 1,011 minutes in her debut season. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)