After going 9-1-1 in an 11-game midseason stretch, UCLA women’s soccer was flying high. The first six matches of that stretch were wins, as were the last three. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins were in the race for the Pac-12 championship, but consecutive losses to the Buffs and Utes took them out of the running. UCLA has one conference game left before postseason play starts. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
After failing to score for the first time this season Thursday against Colorado, UCLA women’s soccer had a chance to reignite its offensive firepower. But the No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman midfielder Anika Rodriguez took a shot on goal in the 47th minute, but that was about as close at the Bruins would get to scoring a goal Sunday. UCLA has now been shut out in two straight games. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
UCLA women’s soccer needed a win against Colorado to realistically stay in the hunt for the Pac-12 crown. The No. 9 Bruins (12-4-1, 6-2-1 Pac-12), however, turned in a disappointing 90-minute performance against the No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA was in a position to jump into the lead of the Pac-12 standings, but redshirt freshman Anika Rodriguez and the Bruin offense were unable to break through in a 1-0 loss to Colorado. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)
UCLA women’s soccer has maintained a spot near the top of the Pac-12 table thanks to strong performances from its underclassmen. Freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming and redshirt freshman midfielder Anika Rodriguez lead the Bruins in goals and assists, respectively. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior defender Zoey Goralski has started 15 games this year while recording four assists, including one on the game-winner against Washington. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
They’re couriers on the pitch, the pieces that connect the puzzle. They stretch the field, create opportunities and occasionally tally goals. Ultimately, midfielders play a critical role for UCLA women’s soccer. Read more...
Photo: Midfielder Anika Rodriguez is leading the team with eight assists and is third overall with 22 points. The redshirt freshman has started in all 16 games this season. ( Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)
Washington State women’s soccer hardly had time on the ball. UCLA had dominated possession throughout Sunday’s game and held the lead since the 18th minute. Still, the Cougars managed to stay in the game. Read more...
Photo: Senior Gabbi Miranda scored the game-winning goal for UCLA against Washington State. The Bruins avoided going to their fifth straight overtime game with the 2-1 win. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)
The Cougars tried to bring the bite, but the Bruins didn’t flinch. Washington State’s on-ball pressure and physicality disrupted UCLA’s offensive tempo, culminating in a game-tying tally from Cougar forward Alysha Overland in the 77th minute. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Gabbi Miranda scored the go-ahead goal in the 77th minute – 41 seconds after Washington State tied the game. It was her third goal of the season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
