Author Archives: Andrew Howard

Just when it seemed that a 76th-minute goal by Virginia forward Shannon Foley would render meaningless the UCLA women’s soccer team’s perfect Pac-10 record, end its shot at winning the program’s first national title, and close out its 34-match home winning streak, two players booked the Bruins a spot in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals.

Last week, heading into the first and second round matches of the NCAA Tournament, there were many questions surrounding the UCLA women’s soccer team.

It took all of five minutes for sophomore midfielder Kristina Larsen to make her presence felt in the women’s soccer team’s 3-1 win over Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last Friday.

Tonight, when the No. 1-seeded UCLA women’s soccer team hosts Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Bruins will begin a journey that has ended in heartbreak the last few years.

Three years ago, the UCLA baseball program was in shambles.

Throughout the regular season, the UCLA women’s soccer team was forced to play numerous games at less than full strength.

I know you can’t see me right now, but I’m jumping up and down and doing cartwheels like a guy who has just downed three Starbucks Iced Coffees in a matter of 15 minutes.