It’s playoff time for the Bruins. No. 2-seeded UCLA women’s soccer (14-3-1) will begin its 22nd NCAA tournament appearance at home this week against San Jose State (9-6-6), a team the Bruins have yet to face this season. “They are a good California team with good California players,” said coach Amanda Cromwell. “Some of these […]
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Women’s soccer pulls off overtime victory over USC for second straight year
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 8:32 p.m. It was deja vu for the Bruins. No. 6 UCLA women’s soccer (14-3-1, 9-2-0 Pac-12) conquered No. 2 USC (15-2-2, 8-2-1) 3-2 on Friday night in its final match of the regular season at the StubHub Center. This was the second consecutive year the Bruins won […]
Ashley Sanchez shines on the field, leading women’s soccer in goals scored
Ashley Sanchez is on a roll. The sophomore forward leads No. 6 UCLA women’s soccer (13-3-1, 8-2 Pac-12) in goals and assists with eight and seven, respectively. Collectively, Sanchez has recorded 23 points this season. Sanchez created both goals in the Bruins’ 2-1 defeat of No. 21 Colorado (13-3-3, 5-3-2) on Sunday, first assisting sophomore […]
Versatility on the field has been vital to women’s soccer success this season
The Bruins have had to be ready to play a number of positions. No. 8 UCLA women’s soccer (11-3-1, 6-2-0 Pac-12) has had to work around the absence of a number of key players this season. “It’s been hard having everyone gone with injuries or to be on the national team,” said sophomore defender Kennedy […]
Women’s soccer bags fifth consecutive victory in win over Oregon Ducks
The Bruins have lengthened their winning streak to five. No. 9 UCLA women’s soccer (10-3-1, 5-2-0 Pac-12) defeated Oregon (7-7-1, 1-6-0) 2-1 on Thursday night at Wallis Annenberg Stadium, extending their winning streak to a season-high five games. “(Oregon) came out big tonight,” said sophomore forward Ashley Sanchez. “I know we let in a goal, […]
Dribble for the Cure: First-year gives back to pediatric cancer cause by advocating for awareness
Samantha Bodger was forced to choose. “It was hard, but looking back I don’t regret the choice I made,” said 18-year-old Bodger, a first-year communication student. “I had to decide to go ahead and have my leg amputated and now I am 1 1/2 years cancer-free.” At age 16, Bodger was playing soccer when she […]
Women’s soccer defeat Washington by 2-0 away in season’s seventh shutout
The Bruins have lengthened their win streak to four. No. 10 UCLA women’s soccer (9-3-1, 4-2-0 Pac-12) defeated Washington (7-6-1, 2-4-0 Pac-12) by 2-0 on Friday night in Seattle. The four-game win streak is the Bruins’ longest this season. “They came at us stronger and more physical (than we were expecting), but we kept our […]