Author Archives: Michael Wozny

The career of one of the top collegiate soccer players in the nation might never have even started if Lauren Cheney had not been born with a serious heart defect. Cheney, now a UCLA freshman, was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect, which is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the upper […]

W. SOCCER Friday, 5:30 p.m. v. UNLV Drake Stadium When the UCLA women’s soccer team begins NCAA Tournament play this weekend, it will be moving one step closer to claiming the school’s 100th NCAA title. But don’t tell the Bruins that. All they are focusing on is the task at hand. “We are definitely taking […]

This is the part of the season when the UCLA women’s soccer team could develop into a championship-caliber team. With many of the technical aspects of playing solid soccer perfected, the Bruins (12-2, 3-0 Pac-10) will be focusing on playing as a team when they take on Arizona tonight in Tucson, Ariz. and Arizona State […]

WOMEN’S SOCCER Sunday, 1 p.m. at USC McAlister Field When the No. 4 UCLA women’s soccer team takes the field against No. 19 USC on Sunday, the Bruins will be playing for something more valuable than just another win. Pride. While the Bruins (11-2, 2-0 Pac-10) strive to gain victory in every match, a win […]

Whether it is the supportive fans or the familiar field, it is always nice to play at home. The UCLA women’s soccer team certainly has benefited from a heavy home schedule, breaking away with a 10-0 home record this season. “We like playing at home because obviously we are very familiar with the field and […]

It was one of those moments that tested the character of a team and ultimately defined a season. If the Bruins had given up, the season would have been lost. But if they could summon the will to succeed, the team would be able to look to that moment as the turning point in the […]

UCLA has the most dominant athletic program in the nation, but it is missing something that can never be achieved purely by its teams’ continued success. What UCLA lacks is the atmosphere of support for athletics that truly defines a sports powerhouse. The Bruin softball, baseball and men’s golf teams are currently competing for an […]