Photos by Arthur Puu Brianna Visalli started her soccer career early at only 4 years old at a local church league called Los Gatos Christian. Now she's playing in the National Women's Soccer League for the Chicago Red Stars. Visalli considered playing abroad after some of her previous coaches advised her that playing in the states was a risk. However, because of her … [Read more...] about Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
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Women’s Soccer Trio Wins All-WCC Awards
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsAfter falling in the NCAA Tournament to Virginia on Nov. 17, Pepperdine Women's Soccer WCC honorees Brianna Visalli, Hailey Harbison and Brielle Preece reflect on how far they’ve come, their team chemistry and what makes Pepperdine Soccer so special.Brianna VisalliWCC’s Player of the Year Brianna Visalli started playing soccer … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Trio Wins All-WCC Awards
Senior Athlete Spotlight: Emily Tanaka
Photo by John Shaffer Soccer is a huge part of senior Emily Tanaka's time at Pepperdine. Following a season where she helped the Waves capture their second consecutive West Coast Conference championship, she has seen the program grow since her freshman year. "I don't think any of us [fellow senior teammates on the roster] expected to do so much in four years," Tanaka … [Read more...] about Senior Athlete Spotlight: Emily Tanaka
Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Cal State Fullerton in NCAA First Round, 1-0
No. 11 Pepperdine shut out Cal State Fullerton at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon, 1-0. Senior Bri Visalli scored the lone goal of the game in the 87th minute off a feed from freshman Calista Reyes. The Waves hosted the first round of the NCAA Tournament after going 14-2-3 overall (8-0-1 in WCC play) on the season. The … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Cal State Fullerton in NCAA First Round, 1-0
Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Photos courtesy of Lia ThomasSeveral Pepperdine athletic teams volunteered at Leo Carrillo State Beach this past weekend with Ride A Wave, an organization that strives to give physically, developmentally or economically challenged children a safe, fun-filled day at the beach. The Waves partnered with attendees and built sandcastles, boogie boarded, ran through obstacle courses … [Read more...] about Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
