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UF drops first game of the season in loss to Ohio State
By River Wells | Aug. 24, 2018“They were a probably a little better than we were expecting.”
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Florida soccer set for “upgrade” in competition this weekend
By Sam Campisano | Aug. 23, 2018UF coach Becky Burleigh isn’t fooled by Ohio State’s record.
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Despite great play from Cassidy Lindley, UF still has work to do
By River Wells | Aug. 21, 2018Freshman Cassidy Lindley has propelled the Gators during their two-game winning streak to start the season. The rookie midfielder was credited with an assist on Florida’s first goal in its 2-1 win against Washington in the season opener.
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Florida offense catches fire in win over FAU
By Sam Campisano | Aug. 19, 2018The No. 7 Gators had to fight their way to a season-opening win. They came back with two second-half goals amid the irregular drizzle and consistent possession to down Washington 2-1.
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Gators open season with win over Washington
By Chris O'Brien | Aug. 17, 2018A cool, light rain drizzled over the spectators and players in Gainesville as the Gators soccer team took on Washington in its season opener. The Gators might have felt the motivation of an opportunity to avenge last season’s 1-0 loss against the Huskies in Seattle.
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PREVIEW: Exciting freshmen look to power Gators in 2018
By Sam Campisano | Aug. 14, 2018Coming off its first Elite Eight appearance in three years, the UF soccer team is showing no signs of slowing down heading into the 2018 season.
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Gators look to improve strong foundation at FGCU
By River Wells | Aug. 8, 2018The last time the world saw the UF women’s soccer team, it was shut out in a 2-0 loss against SEC rival South Carolina in the NCAA quarterfinals.Now, with 10 of their starting players back on the roster, a No. 7 ranking in the
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alligatorSports 2018 World Cup Predictions
By Alligator Staff report and Chris O'Brien | July 11, 2018With a matchup between France and Croatia set for the World Cup Final, our staff, which doesn’t know very much about soccer, is here to give you its predictions on which team it believes will come out victorious on Sunday. Our report consists of sports writers Chris O’Brien, Mark Stine, Andrew Huang, Brendan Farrell and Evan Lepak.
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After Elite Eight loss, Gators soccer team looks back on memorable season
By Mark Stine | Nov. 26, 2017Even though the Gators advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament, their postseason run isn’t what defines them. What summed up their season more than anything was the surprise the seniors organized for coach Becky Burleigh before UF’s first game.
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UF’s season ends against Gamecocks in NCAA Tournament quarterfinals
By Mark Stine | Nov. 24, 2017Kaylan Marckese froze. Moving to her right, UF’s junior goalkeeper realized the shot by South Carolina’s Lindsey Lane was actually twisting to her left, but it was too late.
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Do-it-all midfielder Gabby Seiler leading Gators into Elite Eight
By Mark Stine | Nov. 20, 2017Gabby Seiler was in obvious discomfort early in the first half of Sunday’s NCAA Tournament Round of 16 win over Washington State. Playing in a knee brace and only one day’s rest, the senior and UF team captain was favoring the leg she injured in an Oct. 22 win at Tennessee after a WSU defender tackled her from behind.
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Game-winning goal vs. Cougars sends Gators to Elite Eight
By Mark Stine | Nov. 19, 2017Deanne Rose stood inside the Washington State box with open arms as her teammates rushed from the sidelines. The freshman had just scored in double overtime for her fifth game-winning goal of the season, helping Florida advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.
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Gators soccer defeats USF in strong defensive showing
By Mark Stine | Nov. 17, 2017Just before halftime, Mayra Pelayo measured up a cross with her weaker left foot while a cluster of hungry Gators waited in the box. She miss-hit the pass with such perfection that it arched over the heads of everyone in the area and into the top corner. Goal, Florida.
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Deanne Rose returns for UF soccer team in second round of NCAA Tournament
By Mark Stine | Nov. 17, 2017For the second week in a row, Florida will play host for the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship.
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Gators soccer defeats South Alabama, advances to NCAA Second Round
By Mark Stine | Nov. 10, 2017Freshman Madison Alexander waited patiently inside the South Alabama box as midfielders Gabby Seiler and Sarah Troccoli traded passes. Seiler found space on the left flank and served a cross towards the six-yard box. Alexander jumped all over Seiler’s ball, placing it past goalkeeper Justice Stanford to open the scoring in the 34th minute.
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Florida’s soccer team has to watch out for a trap game tonight in first round of NCAA Tournament
By Mark Stine | Nov. 10, 2017Becky Burleigh knows not to overlook South Alabama.
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Fueled by her family, UF midfielder Samantha Chung thrives
By Morgan McMullen | Nov. 7, 2017Nobody who had ever seen a soccer match would mistake young Samantha Chung for a great player. She wasn’t even average.
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Gators soccer secures No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament
By Mark Stine | Nov. 6, 2017There was a small eruption inside the Lemerand Athletic Center on Monday afternoon, as Florida’s soccer team learned its fate for the NCAA Tournament.
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Own goal sinks Gators’ chances of winning SEC Tournament
By Morgan McMullen | Nov. 2, 2017Sara Wilson retreated into her own jersey at the end of the game.
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Gators soccer team advances in SEC Tournament after win vs. Auburn
By Mark Stine | Oct. 31, 2017Shortly after she entered the game, Lais Araujo jetted toward the Florida sideline. The junior midfielder hugged her teammates in celebration after converting her first free kick of the season in the 31st minute of UF's match against Auburn on Tuesday.
