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UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh puts her arm around defender Rachelle Smith (81) following Florida's 3-2 win against Florida State on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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UF soccer hoping to rebound from SEC loss

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 1, 2015

Different day, same routine.

UF forward Brooke Sharp shoots during Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Junior supplying necessary goals for Gators

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 30, 2015

It was known before the season started that Savannah Jordan would be one of the nation’s top goal scoring threats.

Goalkeeper Val Tysinger chases the ball during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida soccer focused on improving communication, discipline

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 28, 2015

After the Florida soccer team had its first multi-game road trip against Southeastern Conference opponents, coach Becky Burleigh realized that some coaching adjustments needed to be made.

UF forward Savannah Jordan chases after the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma State on Sept. 4, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida loses in last minute to Auburn

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 27, 2015

With less than a minute remaining in the game, it looked like the No. 9 Florida Gators women’s soccer team and the No. 13 Auburn Tigers were going to need overtime to determine a winner in Sunday’s match.

Betsy Middleton (36) dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Miami on Aug. 22 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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UF edges past Vandy on road

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 26, 2015

Going into halftime on a rainy night in Nashville, Tennessee, No. 9 Florida (7-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) and Vanderbilt (5-5-1, 1-2 SEC) were deadlocked at 2-2.

UF defender Christen Westphal dribbles during Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida soccer faces tough Southeastern Conference road slate

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 24, 2015

The Southeastern Conference grind begins on the road this weekend for the No. 9 Florida soccer team.

UF forward Savannah Jordan shoots during Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Making the most of her chances: Savannah Jordan reaching new heights in UF soccer career

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 23, 2015

It took just 56 games for Savannah Jordan to make Florida history.

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh talks with her team following Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida soccer team learning to trust each other

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 21, 2015

Trust can not be taught nor can it be coached.

UF forward Brooke Sharp dribbles the ball during Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015.

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UF women’s soccer uses scoring barrage to down Florida International

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 20, 2015

Florida wanted to come out with a sense of urgency, but coach Becky Burleigh likely didn’t envision a season-high scoring performance.

Brooke Sharp (11) celebrates with teammates following her goal during Florida's 2-1 win against Georgia on Friday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators use second half surge to down Ole Miss

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 18, 2015

After going into halftime with a 1-0 deficit against Ole Miss on Friday, the No. 12 Florida soccer team needed to find a way to rebound.

UF forward Savannah Jordan (right) dribbles the ball during the Gators' 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Gators still seeking first Southeastern Conference victory

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 17, 2015

Coming off an up-and-down week, the No. 12 Florida soccer team (5-2, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) will kick off its busy weekend with a conference match against Mississippi (5-1-2, 0-1 SEC) on Friday night at 7 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

UF goalkeeper Val Tysinger (right) battles for possession with FSU forward Cheyna Williams (19) during Florida's 3-2 win on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators focused on defense, building team chemistry

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 15, 2015

Coach Becky Burleigh consistently emphasizes that the Florida women’s soccer team (5-2-0) isn’t solely focused on the outcomes of individual games.

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Gator using symbolism to emphasize need for resilience

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 14, 2015

Becky Burleigh is a big fan of symbolism.

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Florida gets back to winning ways with victory over Jacksonville

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 13, 2015

It didn’t take long for the Florida soccer team to show that it was clicking on all cylinders in Sunday’s match against Jacksonville University.

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Mistakes prove costly for UF’s loss to Texas A&M

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 10, 2015

The first game of the Gators’ Southeastern Conference schedule did not go as planned.

UF midfielder Liz Slattery dribbles during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida set to open SEC play at home against Texas A&M

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 9, 2015

The No. 10 Gators soccer team will open Southeastern Conference play tonight, as they host the reigning conference champs, No. 6 Texas A&M, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium at 7.

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh leads practice prior to Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Gators working on staying focused following victories

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 8, 2015

Following last week’s introduction of the orange oar, symbolizing that the team needs to "row" together to move forward, Florida soccer coach Becky Burleigh introduced another motivational prop this week.

UF defender Claire Falknor waits for the start of the second period during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF soccer finding success through defensive mindset

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 8, 2015

There is one huge element of the Florida Gators soccer team being overlooked.

UF defender Christen Westphal dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Florida State on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly stadium.

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Gators down Oklahoma State in overtime

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 5, 2015

The Florida soccer team found a way to get past Oklahoma State, but the Gators needed overtime to seal the victory.

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Florida faces Oklahoma State in home contest

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 3, 2015

The No. 8 Florida Gators soccer team returns to action tonight against Oklahoma State at 7 at James G. Pressly Stadium.