Confusion. Comeback. Celebration. In what turned into a shootout that had both teams experiencing the gauntlet of emotions, the Bruins stunned a Cal team that simply lost its composure. After wasting a two-goal lead with less than ten minutes to play, Cal self-destructed in the opening minutes of overtime, virtually handing UCLA a 4-3 victory. […]
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M. soccer: Soccer looks for another sweep
Nothing would be better for the UCLA men’s soccer team than a second consecutive weekend sweep. It happened last week against the Bay Area schools, and the Bruins are more than confident they can mimic that same performance. But if there is anything coach Jorge Salcedo and the Bruins can take into today’s rematch against […]
M. soccer: Players compete for limited starting positions
It’s a position that some players just aren’t used to. They play on the biggest stage, in front of thousands of screaming fans, with USA gear draped from head to toe. And yet when they come back home, these same U.S. National Team players find themselves on the bench. That’s what it feels like to […]
X-country: Cross country teams happy with finishes
Just over a month from now, they are hoping to be in a different position. It will be the same setting and same atmosphere at the 2004 NCAA Championships. And in UCLA cross country coach Eric Peterson’s head, hopefully both the men’s and women’s cross country teams can gain some momentum after their admirable 13th […]
M. soccer: Goalie still not up to speed
Mud, grass and sweat stain each of their white sweaters after every practice. But for junior goalkeeper Nate Pena, getting down and dirty in practice is fine with him as long as he’s back. After suffering a lower back injury in practice a month ago trying to prevent a cross shot from scoring, Pena returned […]
M. soccer: Offense's lapses cost wins for UCLA
It’s going to happen. Men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo promises. “Mark my word,” Salcedo said. “We’re going to score goals, we’re going to score a lot.” Over the past few weeks, the Bruins (5-2-2, 1-1 Pac-10) have struggled mightily on the offensive side. The opportunities have been there. But their shots have gone astray. In […]
A divine goal
One by one the pitter patter of cleats echoed throughout the bowels of Drake Stadium. Each member of the UCLA men’s soccer team trudged into a dimly lit tunnel underneath the stadium steps, and began its pre-game ritual. The musk of the air reeked of month-old urinal cakes, a broken light dangled from the ceiling, […]