Art by Autumn HardwickI know it's odd. How does some American-born kid from Seattle get into a soccer league from Switzerland? But most importantly, why should you become a new fan of this lesser known soccer league?Right in our back yard, the Swiss Super League is one of the best opportunities for Pepperdine students to get into soccer. Because of the proximity to the … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: The Superior Swiss Super League
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Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
Art by Carson Vandermade On March 19, 2009, I met one of the loves of my life.At eight years old, I packed into my family’s station wagon and we drove to Qwest Field, now Lumen Field, in downtown Seattle. On that day, I watched Seattle Sounders FC trounce the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in their first Major League Soccer match in franchise history. I’ve been in love ever … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
Sports Love Letter: Like a Boy
Art by Carson VandermadeSome people fall in love at first sight.For others, like me, it comes in stages. In this case, the first stage was confusion. As I sat on my phone, scrolling through TikTok in a mindless hum before class, I noticed a trend. Different angles, different accounts, different captions but all a similar video: a group of women dancing to Ciara’s … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Like a Boy
Women’s Soccer Receives a New Locker Room
Women's Soccer has had a very impressive season, maintaining their top 20 ranking since the start. Midway through their season, the team found out they were receiving a new locker room. Photo by Denver PattersonIn the midst of their best start in program history, the No. 13 Pepperdine Women's Soccer team recently received a surprise: New locker room facilities. Once a dorm for … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Receives a New Locker Room
Pepperdine Shuts Out UC Santa Barbara 3-0
Redshirt freshman defender Kam Pickett clears the ball. Pepperdine's defense was strong in their shutout against UC Santa Barbara. Photos by Mercer GreenePepperdine Women's Soccer took care of business Sunday afternoon versus UC Santa Barbara with an impressive display of defense and a well-balanced offensive attack. Pepperdine quickly gained control of the game with two quick … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Shuts Out UC Santa Barbara 3-0
