Backline holds off opponents in opening weekend shutouts
By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Aug. 24, 2014Limiting the amount of shots on goal your opponent attempts during a match is significant, but allowing no goals is key.
Limiting the amount of shots on goal your opponent attempts during a match is significant, but allowing no goals is key.
A one-hour thunderstorm delayed the season opener between in-state rivals Florida and Miami, but it couldn’t prevent the Gators’ fourth-fastest goal in program history.
Sophomore Savannah Jordan saw success on the field for Florida in the 2013 season, but she’s seen even more success with the U.S. Under-20 National Team.
Thirty-two teams entered this year’s World Cup with aspirations of winning the biggest tournament in soccer. One month and 64 matches later, Germany emerged as World Cup champions. Join me as I recap Germany’s epic title run and relive some other great moments from the World Cup.
They may not be playing in the FIFA World Cup, but the Special Olympics Unified soccer team came, saw and conquered at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.
JACKSONVILLE — Jozy Altidore finally scored a goal.
JACKSONVILLE — A 24-year-old man remains in critical condition as of Monday evening at UF Health Jacksonville after falling 42 feet from the stands onto the concourse outside of section 244 of EverBank Field.
Kevin O’Sullivan went against the grain recruiting center fielder Buddy Reed and right-hander Logan Shore. The two freshmen, from Rhode Island and Minnesota, respectively, aren’t the typical Gators.
In October, she played midfield for the soccer team. In January, she started practicing with the basketball scout team.
After eight freshmen joined the team last season, coach Becky Burleigh has only three new faces for the 2014 season.
Losing is a tough pill to swallow.
The change of scenery could not help the Gators shake their second- and third-round curse.
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Annie Speese knew what the Gators needed — and she responded.
Tessa Andujar gave the Gators some relief.
The Gators are down a leader.
ORLANDO — Abby Wambach continues to leave the rest of the world in the dust.
ORLANDO — Erika Tymrak put her hands on her head and smiled in disbelief.
Texas A&M was not ready to forget its 2-0 loss to Florida on Oct. 27.
Havana Solaun has a history of being a relentless goal scorer against Mississippi.