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. But unlike other midfield crews across the country, the four starters aren’t cookie-cutter copies of one another. They each possess their own distinct skill […]
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Women’s soccer banks on wins versus Washington, WSU for a shot at Pac-12 title
Even with a 4-1-1 conference record, UCLA women’s soccer team still sits in the middle of the Pac-12 standings. While the top four teams – No. 22 Colorado, No. 10 California, Utah and No. 3 Stanford – face off this week, No. 12 UCLA women’s soccer (10-3-1) has a chance to climb the table when […]
Women’s soccer defense boosts overall offensive strategy
Every player has had a role in this year’s resurgent offense for UCLA women’s soccer. The forwards have finished and midfielders have facilitated. But a main reason why the Bruins’ offense has been efficient thus far stems from the defenders’ attacking capability. “It’s kind of built into the game plan,” said junior defender MacKenzie Cerda. […]
Women’s soccer overcomes Arizona in double overtime
Once again, 90 minutes wasn’t enough. For its third straight match, UCLA women’s soccer went into double overtime. But unlike the tie and loss it suffered last week, No. 14 UCLA (10-3-1, 4-1-1 Pac-12) exited Tucson with a 2-1 victory over Arizona (6-7-1, 1-5). “It was a really important (win),” said coach Amanda Cromwell. “We […]
Women’s soccer defense grapples with maintaining possession, set pieces
Sturdy, resilient and swift. Through the first 10 games this season, the UCLA women’s soccer team showcased these traits on its defensive end of the pitch. In the past three games, however, the Bruins have struggled to maintain prowess in their own third. Before its 3-2 victory over Oregon, UCLA allowed just eight goals in […]
UCLA women’s soccer win streak to be challenged by Cal
It wasn’t their best game and it showed. UCLA women’s soccer players exited Edwards Stadium in Berkeley last year frustrated from a brutal 7-0 loss to California. The Bruins lost to the Golden Bears for the first time since 2004, suffering another disappointing performance near the end of the team’s substandard year. Thursday, the No. […]
Women’s soccer looks to boost scoring ability in Jenkins’ absence
An offensive maestro, a four-year starting forward and a team leader. That’s what No. 7 UCLA women’s soccer (9-2-0, 3-0-0 Pac-12) lost for the remainder of the year when senior Darian Jenkins suffered a fibula fracture Sunday against Oregon. Now, as the Bruins enter the most onerous stage of their season, they must find a […]