Over the course of one match, the UCLA men’s soccer team was able to exorcise some past demons, while at the same time showcasing a few young players who figure to play a big role in the team’s future.
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UCLA men’s soccer stunned by Cal Poly in home opener
UCLA men’s soccer’s redshirt junior goalkeeper Earl Edwards kneeled down on the edge of the goalkeeper box. His head lay buried in his hands. His hands rested atop his thighs. Moments earlier, the ball had been drilled past him straight into the back of the net for Cal Poly’s second goal of the game and […]
Golden goal propels UCLA men’s soccer to win over No. 1 Indiana
Just 49 seconds into overtime, senior midfielder Victor Munoz sent a through pass into the right side of the penalty box to senior forward Victor Chavez. Chavez and the Indiana goalkeeper collided over the ball, but Chavez stayed on his feet despite the contact, sidestepped the fallen goalkeeper and buried the game-winning golden goal. Chavez’s […]
UCLA men’s soccer kicks off season with high expectations
After failing to advance in the NCAA tournament last year, the UCLA men’s soccer team will not be satisfied with just a Pac-12 three-peat this season.
Bruin faces top competition at FIFA U-20 World Cup
As riots raged through downtown Istanbul, Turkey, Javan Torre sat in his hotel room, away from the chaos at the center of the city. Despite the unrest nearby, Torre was focused on something else.
Senior Standouts: Ryan Hollingshead
Ryan Hollingshead’s success on the field was matched by his success in the classroom.
UCLA assistant coach leads US national beach soccer team to World Cup berth
Six months after he watched UCLA’s season come crashing to a halt with a 5-2 loss to San Diego in the second round of the NCAA tournament, men’s soccer assistant coach Eddie Soto stood on a beach in the Bahamas, his feet buried in the sand.