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Annie Speese attempts a shot during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sunday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Junior midfielders sparking UF

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 9, 2013

Midfielders Havana Solaun and Annie Speese’s chemistry bodes well for Florida’s offense.

Havana Solaun (19) fights for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sept. 6 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Junior nets pair of goals to help Florida beat Oklahoma State

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 8, 2013

With freshman Savannah Jordan’s quick start to the season, Havana Solaun faded into the supporting cast of Florida’s offense.

Freshman midfielder Pamela Begic (left) dribbles during Florida’s 3-0 loss to Florida State on Aug. 31 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida drubs Oklahoma 3-0 in first ever match between both teams

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 6, 2013

The misty weather and an hour-long rain delay didn’t seem to faze Pamela Begic on the field in the Gators’ first ever meeting with the Sooners.

Savannah Jordan (left) pushes past an opponent during Florida’s 3-0 loss against Florida State on Aug. 30 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida preparing for weekend matchups with Big 12 foes

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 5, 2013

For coach Becky Burleigh and the Gators, 2013 has been a year of many firsts.

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Freshmen carrying load for Gators

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 3, 2013

With the loss of five consistent playmakers to graduation following last season, Florida entered 2013 without definitive answers at key positions.

Junior midfielder Caroline Triglia pushes the ball in Florida’s 4-0 win against Arkansas on Sept. 30 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida uses corner kicks to rout FIU 4-0 for first 2013 road win

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 1, 2013

Freshmen Pamela Begic and Meggie Dougherty Howard mastered the corner kicks.

Gators sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Burke makes a save against the Tennessee Volunteers during a game in 2011. Burke played the second half in Florida's 3-0 home loss on FSU on Friday night.

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Florida State hands Florida frustrating 3-0 defeat, first loss of 2013

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Aug. 30, 2013

Florida goalkeeper Nora Neset Gjoen was no match to the Florida State’s physicality.

Freshman forward Savannah Jordan fights for possession of the ball during Florida's 3-1 win against Florida Gulf Coast on Aug. 23 night at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Jordan no longer under the radar as Florida heads into Florida State matchup

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Aug. 29, 2013

Freshman Savannah Jordan is no longer the Gators’ best-kept secret.

Freshman forward Savannah Jordan (10) eludes two Oregon State defenders in Florida's 3-1 win on Aug. 23 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Freshman earns award for stellar weekend performance

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Aug. 26, 2013

By opening her Florida career with a five-goal offensive outburst in two games, Savannah Jordan has quickly made her name known in the Southeastern Conference.

Savannah Jordan (right) dribbles past Oregon State’s Kathryn Baker on Aug. 25 at James G. Pressly Stadium. Jordan scored three times during the game.

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Freshman’s hat trick propels Florida to first-weekend sweep

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Aug. 25, 2013

Savannah Jordan rewrote history in her first weekend with the Gators.

Centerback Christen Westphal dribbles the ball down the field against Arkansas on Sept. 30 at James G. Pressly Stadium. Westphal is one of Florida’s six returning starters from last season.

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Freshman eager for Florida debut against Florida Gulf Coast

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Aug. 22, 2013

Savannah Jordan got a head start in becoming a Gator.

Havana Solaun dribbles past a defender at James G. Pressly Stadium on Sept. 21.

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Retooled Gators relying on new lineup

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Aug. 20, 2013

With its season opener against Florida Gulf Coast just two days away, the Florida soccer team has a new core ready to lead the team.

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Sports are a catalyst for positive change — but we have to help

May 28, 2013

Robbie Rogers is an openly gay athlete who plays soccer. In European countries, this would mean he’d get a few chants dedicated to him from fans of opposing teams. In America, it means he’s making history.

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Freshman goalie survives fire, debilitating back injury

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Mar. 26, 2013

On New Year’s Eve in 2007, UF freshman goalie Nora Neset Gjoen’s house on the island of Sotra in Norway caught on fire. She was trapped with her brother on the third floor. The smoke threatened to overwhelm them.

Notre Dame defender Stephanie Campo muscles past Florida defender Tessa Andujar during Florida's 2-0 loss to Notre Dame on Sunday afternoon.

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Florida ends season with Sweet 16 loss to Notre Dame

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Nov. 18, 2012

Florida entered Sunday’s Sweet 16 match against Notre Dame with five come-from-behind wins. When the Fighting Irish jumped ahead 1-0 in the 20th minute, the stage was set for another Gators comeback.

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