There’s no “W” in “Bay Area,” unless you’re a part of the UCLA women’s soccer team – then there’s two. After besting the Stanford Cardinal 2-1 in double overtime in Palo Alto, Calif. on Thursday, the Bruins headed east to Berkeley, Calif. to hand the California Golden Bears their first defeat of the season, a […]
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UCLA women’s soccer triumphs in double-OT battle against Stanford
The anticipated matchup between the UCLA women’s soccer team and Stanford did not disappoint the audience present at Cagan Stadium in Palo Alto, Calif. Both teams came into the match as two of the most talented and successful teams in the Pac-12. The past seven matches had gone in favor of the Cardinals, but the […]
UCLA women’s soccer heads to Stanford for top-five matchup
There’s a lot of history going into this week’s women’s soccer game between UCLA and Stanford, two perennial conference powers. But for coach Amanda Cromwell, who’s in her first year coaching in the Pac-12, none of that really matters. “It’s funny – Stanford means nothing more to me than any other Pac-12 school. I think […]
Though both are new to the position, UCLA fullbacks fuel soccer’s success
It’s a tale of parallels, but it’s not about geometry. UCLA women’s soccer fullback duo of junior Caprice Dydasco and freshman Gabbi Miranda play on parallel wings with parallel roles on the team when it comes to corners, and appropriately enough, they both had parallel journeys to taking on the fullback position. Dydasco and Miranda complete […]
Women’s soccer draws scoreless tie against Washington
Controlling a soccer match by having possession of the ball, outshooting the opponent, and having more opportunities to score, while important, do not determine a match. Goals do. This is what the UCLA women’s soccer team learned on Monday after tying Washington 0-0 at the conclusion of two overtimes. “I think we all are very […]
UCLA women’s soccer hands Washington State its first loss
It was 0-0 at halftime in Drake Stadium. The visiting Washington State Cougars had lived up to their reputation as a challenging undefeated team. But 15 minutes and five lineup switches later, the Bruins looked well-equipped to hand the Cougars their first defeat of the season. “They played us really well the first half defensively; […]
UCLA women’s soccer to face off with undefeated Washington State
Katelyn Rowland has already ensured that her name will appear in the UCLA women’s soccer record book. The junior goalkeeper stands in fourth place for most career wins and sixth in career saves at UCLA. She’s continued to have a solid performance this season. Rowland has allowed four goals in 10 games, making 29 saves […]