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Florida soccer coach Becky Burleigh said she wasn't satisfied with her team's effort in Saturday's preseason exhibition match at Wake Forest. It led 2-1 in the 85th minute but lost 3-2. The Gators begin the 2019 season on Friday night at FAU.

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Wake Forest bests Florida 3-2 with two late goals

By Graham Marsh | Aug. 18, 2019

Twenty six players.

Havana Solaun, pictured in 2014, scored Jamaica's first-ever World Cup goal in a loss to Australia. Solaun played for UF from 2011-2014.

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Solaun's historic goal highlights Gators at World Cup

By Joseph Salvador | July 8, 2019

One current Gator and three former UF soccer players represented their countries at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which concluded on Sunday with a victory for the United States.

United States forward Jozy Altidore reacts after missing a shot against Mexico during the first half of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final soccer match at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

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The USMNT must get younger

By Bryan Matamoros | July 8, 2019

The United States Men’s National Team’s stunning 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 10, 2017, put the organization in a state of disarray.

UF forward Deanne Rose has only played 15 minutes combined in the Canadian National Team’s two games thus far at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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Gators see little World Cup action as Jamaica struggles and Canada dominates

By Joseph Salvador | June 17, 2019

The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway, and UF is represented by a current player and three former Gators. Forward and rising junior Deanne Rose, along with UF alum Adriana Leon, are representing the Canadian national team in Group E. Meanwhile in Group C, former Gators Lauren Silver and Havana Solaun are representing Jamaica.

Canada’s Deanne Rose battles Cameroon’s Estelle Johnson in a FIFA Women’s World Cup match on Monday. Rose, the 2017 SEC Freshman of the Year, is a rising junior at UF.

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USWNT set to open World Cup, several Gators competing

By Jack Braverman | June 10, 2019

With 24 teams representing six continents, women’s soccer’s premier tournament returns this week in France with the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Former UF goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese broke the school record for shutouts, finished second among UF goalkeepers in minutes and third in starts and saves and is tied for third in wins.

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Kaylan Marckese drafted to NWSL

By River Wells | Jan. 10, 2019

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Goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese player her last season in Orange and Blue, leaving behind big shoes to fill along with the team's nine other graduating seniors.

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Post Mortem: Becky Burleigh’s first losing season found redemption at its end

By River Wells | Nov. 5, 2018

Seven wins, 10 losses, and four ties.

Forward Deanne Rose (21) had Florida's greatest scoring chance in the 87th minute against Arkansas in the SEC Tournament semifinals. She struck it right at the keeper, and Arkansas went on to win in the first minute of overtime.

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Florida’s SEC Tournament run, season come to an end after OT loss to Arkansas

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 2, 2018

Kaylan Marckese finally ran out of magic.

Florida goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese decided to play soccer in college rather than volleyball.

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Florida stuns No. 1 seed Vanderbilt to advance to semifinals

By River Wells | Oct. 31, 2018

The Florida Gators’ sideline stormed onto the field when time ran out, cheering and shouting as subs greeted the players on the pitch. A Vanderbilt player sat defeated on the grass, weeping into her shirt as the Commodores’ SEC Tournament appearance came to an end Tuesday night.

Senior goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese made five saves in regulation and overtime against Auburn in the Gators’ first-round matchup with the Tigers. She made three additional saves in the penalty shootout.

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Gators survive red card, penalty kicks to advance in SEC Tourney

By Sam Campisano | Oct. 29, 2018

Florida goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese looked Auburn forward Rocio Sanders in the eye like a boxer staring down her opponent at the weigh in. Sanders had to convert this shot to keep Auburn’s hopes in the SEC Tournament alive.

Forward Deanne Rose (21) scored her first goal of the season in Thursday night’s 3-0 win over Arkansas. She followed it with her second minutes later.

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Florida defeats Arkansas, clinches berth in SEC Tournament

By River Wells | Oct. 25, 2018

The Gators (6-9-3, 4-4-2 SEC) certainly seemed inspired by the pre-match ceremonies to honor their seniors when they came out in the first half. It was just the 10th minute when midfielder Briana Solis hit a screamer from 20 yards out for her fourth career goal, putting UF up 1-0 early.