Last year wasn’t a typical year for UCLA women’s soccer. The loss of experienced seniors, lack of chemistry and an inconsistent back line all contributed to the Bruins’ sub-.500 season and their exclusion from the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 19 years. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior defender Zoey Goralski said that watching film over the offseason helped the Bruins’ young back line learn how to position themselves to support each other. As a result, UCLA has given up 11 less goals this year compared to 2015. (Eileen Lising/Daily Bruin)

After going 9-1-1 in an 11-game midseason stretch, UCLA women’s soccer was flying high. The first six matches of that stretch were wins, as were the last three. Read more...

Photo: The Bruins were in the race for the Pac-12 championship, but consecutive losses to the Buffs and Utes took them out of the running. UCLA has one conference game left before postseason play starts. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)

After failing to score for the first time this season Thursday against Colorado, UCLA women’s soccer had a chance to reignite its offensive firepower. But the No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman midfielder Anika Rodriguez took a shot on goal in the 47th minute, but that was about as close at the Bruins would get to scoring a goal Sunday. UCLA has now been shut out in two straight games. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)