Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics On Jan. 17, Pepperdine’s Senior Michelle Pao was selected in the third round of the National Women’s Soccer League college draft held at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention in Philadelphia. Pao was selected in the third round of the draft by New Jersey Sky Blue FC. As a Wave, Pao played primarily as … [Read more...] about Pao the professional
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Soccer suffers Midwest losses
Women’s soccer experienced a decisive 2-0 defeat at the hands of Michigan in Ann Harbor on Friday. This was the first loss of the season for the Waves. Michigan, ranked at No. 11, posed fierce competition for the No. 22-ranked Waves. Michigan took the lead within the first five minutes of the game with a header off a corner kick. In the 23rd minute, Michigan scored their … [Read more...] about Soccer suffers Midwest losses
Soccer bows to UCLA, beats Fresno
Photo by Marisa Padilla Women’s soccer played both No. 4 UCLA and Fresno State at home in a split weekend series. On Friday, the Waves first faced the Bruins and lost 2-0. Entering the game knowing UCLA was highly ranked, midfielder freshman Rachael Collins said that the team was, “nervous but confident with good training and preparation.” Entering the half at 1-0, … [Read more...] about Soccer bows to UCLA, beats Fresno
Freshman goalie: In it for more than kicks
Photo by Sarah Malone The average person is likely to avoid any circumstances in which balls are kicked at speeds of 70 miles per hour, but freshman Hannah Seabert is hardly average. Seabert is the starting goal keeper for the Waves in her first season. In high school she faced down and saved 277 shots, including 31 shutouts. One could say she enjoys what most … [Read more...] about Freshman goalie: In it for more than kicks
Soccer scrambles vs. USF
With junior Lynn Williams and freshman Kristen Rodriguez fresh out due to injuries, the women's soccer team falters. The women’s soccer team fell to University of San Francisco at 0-2 on Friday. Junior Lynn Williams, a forward and the West Coast Conference’s leading goal-scorer with 11, missed her second straight game. Also, forward freshman Kristen Rodriguez did not play … [Read more...] about Soccer scrambles vs. USF