UCLA women’s soccer looks to step up game with addition of All-American defender

The Bruins added Lucy Parker at the right time. UCLA women’s soccer announced the transfer of the junior All-American defender from LSU on June 25, and though Parker didn’t travel with the Bruins to Naples, Italy, for the World University Games, she will be eligible for the 2019 season. Of the 11 incoming freshmen set […]

37 Bruin athletes represent United States in World University Games

Team USA’s roster for the World University Games had UCLA written all over it. The United States sent representatives for 15 sports to Naples, Italy to compete in the international tournament from July 3 through July 14. 37 Bruin athletes participated in different sports. Team USA placed fourth overall with 21 gold, 17 silver and […]

After US wins Women’s World Cup, equal pay and sponsorship debate is reignited

Mallory Pugh posted a sponsored Instagram photo of her and the other former Bruins on the United States Soccer Women’s National Team – Sam Mewis and Abby Dahlkemper – the day before the U.S. took on Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16. Ten days later, Nike reported that USWNT home jerseys […]

UCLA men’s and women’s soccer teams announce 2019 season schedules

The Bruins will return to Wallis Annenberg Stadium for the field’s second season after both UCLA women’s and men’s soccer made the transition from Drake Stadium. UCLA women’s soccer will host nine games as a part of the Bruins’ 19-game regular season schedule released Wednesday. Reigning national champion Florida State and Florida will visit Westwood […]

UCLA women’s soccer sends team of 20 to compete for US in World University Games

Two Bruins have been in Europe since early June for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and nearly all the rest flew over Thursday night for the 30th Summer World University Games. UCLA women’s soccer will represent the United States in Naples, Italy, with a 20-player roster that will take on a field of 11 […]

Superlatives: Daily Bruin recognizes UCLA’s standout athletes from 2018-2019

Male Athlete of the Year: Joshua Kelley, football Jason Maikis, assistant Sports editor In a rough year for UCLA football, one Bruin stood out in a big way. Joshua Kelley was a stud. The redshirt junior running back was UCLA’s primary offensive weapon in coach Chip Kelly’s rush-heavy offense and lived up to the task. […]

Senior signoffs: Julia Hernandez reflects on empowering messages learned at UCLA

My road here has been a very unconventional one. As a high school senior who barely knew any English, I decided to leave Spain to follow my dreams. From growing up in Spain, to a semester at a community college in Florida, to a one-day official visit to UCLA – I ended up spending 3 […]