UCLA women’s soccer seniors Darian Jenkins and Lauren Kaskie were chosen in the first and fourth rounds, respectively, of the 2016 National Women’s Soccer League on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 22, 11:02 pm
Women’s soccer focuses on season positives after loss to West Virginia
Season-ending losses are never fun. Going out on penalties, like UCLA did against West Virginia, makes it worse. “(Penalty kicks) are a crapshoot,” said coach Amanda Cromwell. Read more...
Photo: Freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming was a bright spot throughout UCLA women’s soccer’s season, leading the team with 11 goals and 27 points despite missing the first two games of the year due to the Olympics. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)
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November 20, 3:05 pm
Women’s soccer loses to West Virginia, eliminated from NCAA Tournament
This post was updated Nov. 20 at 10:20 p.m. UCLA women’s soccer did everything it could to deny West Virginia a spot in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. Read more...
Photo: Freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming scored the equalizer for UCLA women’s soccer against West Virginia in the 89th minute, but she came up empty in penalty kicks as the Bruins fell 1-1 (4-2). (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 18, 2:44 pm
Women’s soccer dominates Nebraska in NCAA Tournament second round
This post was updated Nov.18 at 6:30 p.m. As the saying goes, goals change games. Against Nebraska in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, it was an early goal for UCLA women’s soccer that set the tone for its eventual 2-0 victory. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Annie Alvarado tallied UCLA’s first goal less than four minutes into the match. The Bruins eventually beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 2-0. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)
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November 17, 11:40 pm
Women’s soccer to face Nebraska in second round of NCAA Tournament
Under coach Amanda Cromwell, UCLA women’s soccer has thrived in the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins captured the program’s first national title in 2013 and appeared in the Elite Eight two seasons ago. Read more...
Photo: Freshman goalkeeper Teagan Micah has anchored UCLA’s defense the entire year, allowing 21 goals in 20 games this season with a .796 save percentage and eight shutouts. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)
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November 15, 11:38 pm
Around the League: Men’s water polo avoids upset, soccer teams compete in postseason play
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Men’s water poloMichael Hull, assistant Sports editor There were nearly two upsets in the collegiate water polo world last weekend. Read more...
Photo: In the Big Splash – the annual rivalry game between Cal and Stanford – the Golden Bears nearly blew a four-goal fourth quarter lead, but held on to hold off the Cardinal 11-10. (Wesley Hardin/Daily Bruin)
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November 15, 11:34 pm
Women’s soccer improves game plan through flexible new formation
In the 4-1-3-2 formation, UCLA started to sputter. The attack, which was potent during the first half of the season, did not have the energy and incisiveness it needed to break down defenses. Read more...
Photo: In UCLA’s 4-3-3 formation, freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming lined up as a false nine the past two games, setting up her teammates with multiple scoring opportunities and recording an assist against Seattle. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)