UCLA men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo has resigned, according to UCLA Senior Associate Athletic Director of Communications, Shana Wilson. Salcedo was one of the suspects allegedly involved in a bribery scheme helping admit students to universities as student-athletes who had not played the sport competitively. UCLA spokesperson Tod Tamberg announced March 12 that Salcedo was […]
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Q&A: UCLA law professor explains legal implications of college admissions scandal
This post was updated March 14 at 12:05 p.m. Jorge Salcedo, the UCLA men’s soccer coach, and other coaches at other universities were involved in a bribery scheme that included facilitation of cheating on college entrance exams and fabrication of false athlete profiles. The implicated individuals were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and […]
USC, Stanford among universities embroiled in athletic admissions scandal
The federal investigation into admission and recruiting violations has found its way to UCLA, but several other athletics departments are implicated in the situation as well. Sailing, rowing, soccer and tennis programs across the country have been discovered to have been falsifying test scores and athletic experience to help prospective students gain admission to top […]
UCLA men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo charged in college admissions bribery scheme
This post was updated March 14 at 12:34 p.m. UCLA was involved in a bribery scheme helping admit students to universities as student-athletes who had not played the sport competitively, according to court records released Tuesday. UCLA men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo was one of the many allegedly involved in the scheme, which included facilitation […]
The Rundown: Jan. 24
GymnasticsAngie Forburger, assistant Sports editor It was another week of honors for the Bruins. After No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (2-0, 1-0 Pac-12) swept last week’s Pac-12 honors, two members of the team were recognized this week following the Bruins’ season-high score of 197.775 in their win over Arizona State on Monday. Junior Madison Kocian scored […]
Three UCLA soccer players drafted in first rounds to major leagues
Men’s soccer Matthew Kenney, Daily Bruin reporter A pair of Bruins heard their names called in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft on Friday. FC Cincinnati selected former midfielder Frankie Amaya with the first overall pick, while Atlanta United FC chose senior midfielder Anderson Asiedu with the final pick of the opening round. This […]
Men’s soccer ends disappointing season in three straight 1-0 losses
The Bruins took 56 shots in their final three games of the 2018 season but could not score a goal. UCLA men’s soccer’s (10-9, 5-5 Pac-12) season ended Thursday with its third straight 1-0 loss, falling to Portland in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Bruins outshot their opponents by 25 in their […]