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
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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
Waves Respond to Pressure with 4-0 Win over SDSU
No.14 Women's Soccer players clap for the crowd after their 4-0 victory against SDSU on Sunday, Aug. 28, in Malibu. Head Coach Tim Ward said he was delighted with the home crowd's energy during the game. Photos by Brandon RubsamenAfter tying 2-2 against LSU on Aug. 25, No. 14 Women’s Soccer responded with a resounding 4-0 victory against San Diego State University on … [Read more...] about Waves Respond to Pressure with 4-0 Win over SDSU
Weathering the Storm: Navigating Moments of Change
Photo courtesy of Emma Lake | First-year Biology major Emma Lake underwent hip surgery in December 2021, where screws were placed in her hip to help with her hip dysplasia. She will have to schedule another operation to have the screws removed. Life-changing moments force or allow individuals to take on new roles or new perspectives in life. Such moments may include … [Read more...] about Weathering the Storm: Navigating Moments of Change
