While most teams transform during the offseason, the UCLA men’s soccer team has been forced to do so during the beginning of its season. The No. 17 Bruins have had to factor in a number of injuries and setbacks in just the first nine games of their season. After a slow start, the Bruins responded […]
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Nakazawa shaped by residency program
The adjustment from high school to college is usually hard enough as it is, but for freshman Kyle Nakazawa, there was a greater adjustment to be made. At the tender age of 15, Nakazawa was invited to be a member of the U-17 residency program in Bradington, Fla. If he were to accept the opportunity, […]
Q & A with Alterraun Verner
Ajaybir Behniwal of the Daily Bruin sat down with freshman cornerback Alterraun Verner for an exclusive interview, exploring everything from life on the football field to strategies in the classroom as well as life lessons he has learned and looks to pass on to others. Daily Bruin: How did it feel to finally take the […]
Soccer team plays a new part
While watching a soccer game on television in the Morgan Center, the UCLA men’s soccer team was about to learn of an opportunity that would land it on the big screen as well. The Bruins were told by their coaches that Lindsay Lohan had asked for a soccer team to be in her new music […]
Young Bruins keep up with Lions
If the UCLA men’s soccer team is to make a successful postseason run, Kyle Nakazawa will be at the center. In an exhibition against LMU on Sunday, the freshman midfielder displayed just what had been anticipated since the announcement of his arrival in Westwood. Nakazawa provided UCLA, picked to win the Pac-10 and ranked as […]
Bruin to face two-time national champ
The road only becomes rougher from here for Riza Zalameda. Although she has already had to come out on top in two three-set matches during this year’s NCAA Championships for women’s tennis, the sophomore faces perhaps her toughest challenge in the upcoming Round of 16. Standing in her path is two-time singles national champion, No. […]
Two remaining keep hope of a singles championship alive
She can’t lower her expectations, especially not after last season’s run in the NCAA Individual Tournament. And Riza Zalameda of the UCLA women’s tennis team certainly got off to a good start this year, defeating Carol Salge of Clemson on Wednesday. “I think if I keep playing the way I am, it’s going to be […]