Ellie Sommers, in pink, gathers around with her fellow teammates during a match against the University of San Francisco on Oct. 15. Sommers is the starting goalkeeper for Women's Soccer this year. Photo courtesy of Mary Elisabeth It's Pepperdine Women's Soccer junior goalkeeper Ellie Sommers' off day. That's why she, along with one of her teammates, is only training for an … [Read more...] about Ellie Sommers Shines on the Field
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Women’s Soccer Pushes on Following Tie With USF
Several players, including senior midfielder Shelby Little, attempt to wrestle the ball back into the Waves' posession. This type of struggle characterized much of the game. Photos courtesy of Mary Elisabeth Rain clouds hung over a damp Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Oct. 15, as Pepperdine Women’s Soccer tied University of San Francisco with a final score of 1-1. It was their first … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Pushes on Following Tie With USF
The MLS Playoffs: The Hidden Gem of the Fall
This fall is chock-full of great sporting events with the start of the NFL, the NBA and the World Cup. Despite all the hoopla for these tremendous sporting spectacles, I care to offer an unsung hero of autumn — the MLS playoffs.The MLS grew steadily in popularity over the past years, with the league making over $90 million per year off of its lucrative media deal since … [Read more...] about The MLS Playoffs: The Hidden Gem of the Fall
Women’s Soccer Puts a Finishing Touch Against USD
Junior forward Victoria Romero celebrates after senior midfielder Shelby Little scores at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Oct. 1. The goal would represent a momentum shift toward Women's Soccer in the second half. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine Women's Soccer beat University of San Diego at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Oct. 1, with a final score of 3-0. It was the first … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Puts a Finishing Touch Against USD
No. 1 UCLA Hands No. 9 Women’s Soccer First Defeat
A Pepperdine and UCLA player battle for the ball during the Bruins’ 4-0 victory in Malibu on Sept. 18. The match was a physical contest throughout. Photos by Colton RubsamenNo. 9 Women’s Soccer fell 4-0 to No. 1 UCLA on a sunny afternoon at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Sept. 18. It was the Waves’ last match of their out-of-conference schedule, which they finished … [Read more...] about No. 1 UCLA Hands No. 9 Women’s Soccer First Defeat