Following a trip up to the Pacific Northwest for two hard-fought games that both ended in draws after two overtimes, the UCLA men’s soccer team came home to a nice surprise: homemade Rice Krispies Treats delivered by coach Jorge Salcedo’s wife and kids at the end of practice on Thursday But these treats provided only a short respite for the Bruins before they began to prepare to face the same teams yet again. Read more...
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October 25, 12:00 am
UCLA men’s soccer aims to settle score with Oregon State and Washington
Men's Soccer, Sports
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October 23, 11:42 pm
Men’s soccer reserves make case for more playing time
Most of the recognizable faces from the UCLA men’s soccer team were gone by the end of Wednesday’s practice. Instead, the final scrimmage was played out largely by those hungry for more playing time and eager to make an impression on their coach. Read more...
Photo: In the midst of playing four games in 10 days, UCLA men’s soccer will have to conserve energy to reduce its fatigue.
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October 22, 12:38 am
Men’s soccer ties on the road with Washington, falls into rut
The UCLA men’s soccer team had not gone three straight conference games without a win since 2009, but on Monday night, that streak came to an end. Read more...
Photo: A Washington goal on UCLA redshirt junior goalkeeper Earl Edwards in the waning minutes of Monday’s game sent the match into its first overtime.
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October 21, 12:17 am
No. 5 UCLA men’s soccer ties Oregon State with late-game goal
It’s a unique situation when a team can, at the same time, feel disappointed to have fallen short of victory and relieved to have avoided defeat. Read more...
Photo: Freshman midfielder Gage Zerboni was able to score the equalizing goal in the 87th minute. The Bruins have had several late goals in recent weeks.
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October 18, 12:36 am
Men’s soccer determined to bounce back against Oregon State
After last match’s overtime loss to No.1 California, the UCLA men’s soccer team can get away from where it happened, traveling out of Drake Stadium, and out of California, to Oregon. Read more...
Photo: Freshman midfielder Felix Vobejda thought UCLA played its best game of the year against Cal, despite losing.
Men's Soccer, Sports
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October 16, 12:00 am
UCLA midfielder becomes No. 1 goal-scorer after transition to offense
Throughout practices and games, Leo Stolz hears his name called out more often than any other player on the UCLA men’s soccer team. Whenever he has the ball, which is often, Stolz is constantly attacking and probing the defense. Read more...
Photo: After earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors last season, junior midfielder Leo Stolz has taken his game to a new level this season, scoring five goals in the first 11 games after scoring no goals all of last season. Stolz points to his position change as the reason behind his success.
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October 15, 12:00 am
Battle of the Editors: UCLA’s best starts, biggest surprises, biggest letdowns
Which team has had the best start to the season? Kevin: While men’s water polo got off to a blistering 18-1 start to the year and earned a No. Read more...