New formation powers women’s soccer to an upset win over No. 5 USC

When things aren’t going well, sometimes a change is in order. After back-to-back shutouts, No. 18 UCLA women’s soccer (13-5-1, 7-3-1) started the game against No. 5 USC (14-4-1, 8-2-1) in a formation it hasn’t used this season – a 4-3-3. [Related: UCLA women’s soccer hits late-season rough patch] Even more surprising, perhaps, was the […]

UCLA women’s soccer stumbles en route to NCAA Tournament

After going 9-1-1 in an 11-game midseason stretch, UCLA women’s soccer was flying high. The first six matches of that stretch were wins, as were the last three. As a result, the Bruins jumped to No. 9 in the NSCAA rankings. They looked to build upon their successful run by grabbing two important road victories […]

Pac-12 crown unlikely as women’s soccer suffers 1-0 loss to Colorado

UCLA women’s soccer needed a win against Colorado to realistically stay in the hunt for the Pac-12 crown. The No. 9 Bruins (12-4-1, 6-2-1 Pac-12), however, turned in a disappointing 90-minute performance against the No. 22 Buffaloes (14-4-0, 8-1-0) and came out with a 1-0 loss. “It’s disheartening, for sure, because we were right in […]

Women’s soccer highlights importance of defense in avoiding overtime

Washington State women’s soccer hardly had time on the ball. UCLA had dominated possession throughout Sunday’s game and held the lead since the 18th minute. Still, the Cougars managed to stay in the game. Their play grew with each passing minute. Then, in the 75th minute, they struck pay dirt and tied the game 1-1. […]

Women’s soccer triumphs over Washington 3-2 in overtime

Another game, another overtime. For the fourth straight game and sixth time this season, No. 14 UCLA women’s soccer (11-3-1, 5-1-1 Pac-12) saw the match go past the regulation 90 minutes. Unranked Washington (6-9-1, 1-6-0) pushed UCLA into overtime, where freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming scored her second goal of the game in the 97th minute […]

Jessie Fleming attributes soccer expertise to track, hockey roots

At 18, Jessie Fleming – Olympic bronze medalist and breakout freshman for the UCLA women’s soccer team – plays with a veteran’s tactical nous and a youthful cutting edge that still has room for growth. Her journey, however, didn’t begin on the pitch. It began on the track and the trails in her London, Ontario, […]

Women’s soccer looks to regain momentum in Arizona game

UCLA women’s soccer saw two streaks end this past weekend. The team’s six-game win streak bit the dust after a thrilling 1-1 tie with Cal. Then the 3-2 double overtime loss to Stanford snapped the unbeaten stretch. [Related: Women’s soccer falls to Stanford in double overtime] “You play two overtime games and it can go […]