Art by Sacha Irick It was a trying journey from the moment FIFA drew the initial World Cup brackets and announced that my dear home nation was in group D — the death group — along with Italy, Uruguay and the UK. People on social networks were not shy about making jokes and mocking the “Cinderella” team of the group: Costa Rica. I remember finding out about our group placement … [Read more...] about The World Cup just made history and here’s why
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Saved by a Miracle
World Cup-related hashtags were all over Twitter on Oct. 15 when, after scoring a goal against Panama, the United States changed the group score charts. As Panama fell to fifth place, Mexico was automatically bumped up to fourth, which meant they could go to playoffs and get one last chance to qualify for the World Cup. Unfortunately for Panama, being fifth on the group’s chart … [Read more...] about Saved by a Miracle
Soccer battles to a tie in double OT
Photo by Marisa Padilla Women’s soccer, now ranked at No. 50, faced Cal State Fullerton in a game that ended in a fierce 1-1 tie in double overtime last Friday. Entering the game the team felt confident, and the week prior they focused on defensively “staying together and being united,” according to forward junior Lynn Williams. At the half, Williams said Head Coach … [Read more...] about Soccer battles to a tie in double OT
Chivas USA faces last days
Photo by Ricardo Avila Alvarez Imagine it’s the Chivas USA opening day of the Major League Soccer season at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. The sun is shining, the beer is cold and there is a different feeling in the air than in past seasons. This feeling, however, is not one of excitement. After the 2014 MLS season is over, Chivas USA will cease to … [Read more...] about Chivas USA faces last days
Pepperdine Profiles
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Robert Lindstedt - 2014 Australian Open Doubles Grand Slam Winner Pepperdine alumnus and current professional men’s tennis player Robert Lindstedt recently won the Australian Open Doubles Grand Slam on Jan. 25 with partner Lukasz Kubot. The No. 14-seeded duo beat Eric Butorac and Raven Klaasen 6-3, 6-3, in the final, securing the first … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Profiles