UF defender Christen Westphal dribbles during Florida's 2-1 win against LSU on Oct. 11, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium. Wespthal now plays right-back for the Portland Thorns and is one of six former Gators playing professionally in the NWSL.

Six former Gators prepare for NWSL opening day

By Myles Herbert | Apr. 9

Florida is currently tied for eighth in the amount of former players which currently play in the league at six.

Coach Becky Burleigh ended her career at Florida with a 2-0 win over Miami. Photo from UF-Georgia Southern game March 11.

Becky Burleigh ends Florida career with win

By Myles Herbert | Apr. 4

Florida striker Beata Olsson dribbles past a defender Feb. 20 against College of Charleston. The Swedish international scored an early equalizer Monday.

Florida draws against Georgia 1-1

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 30

Beata Olsson took Florida over the finish line with a late two-goal burst over UNF Wednesday. Photo from UF-Georgia Southern game March 11.

Olsson scoring spree secures 2-0 win over UNF

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 25

The team started out in its 4-4-2, but as the game against GSU played out, it shifted to more of a 4-1-2-1-2 with Kuyken playing box-to-box. Photo from UF-Georgia Southern March 11.

Who should partner Parker Roberts in midfield?

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 22

UF outshot the Tigers, 6-4 in the first and 7-4 in the second in both halves. Photo from UF-Georgia Southern game March 11.

First loss of spring for Florida comes late at the claws of LSU

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 14

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Florida’s 3-1 win against Georgia Southern Thursday night marked Burleigh's last home game as she retires at the season’s end. Photo from UF-Georgia Southern game.

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Florida beats Georgia Southern 3-1 in Burleigh’s final home game

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 12

Florida's 3-1 win against Georgia Southern Thursday night marked her last home game as she retires at the season's end.

Florida drew No.1 Florida State 0-0 Saturday in Gainesville. Photo from UF-Charleston game Feb. 20.

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Florida plays to another 0-0 draw against No.1 FSU

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 7

In the sides 17th meeting, Florida secured yet another shutout against the No.1 Seminoles.

Freshman midfielder Ashlyn Kane pivots in a 5-0 win against Charleston Southern. The midfielder’s

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Florida secure tough nil-nil draw against No.18 USF on senior night

By Myles Herbert | Feb. 28

While UF didn’t get the win to celebrate the occasion, a hard-fought 0-0 draw against No.18 South Florida seemed like the closest thing to a win without ever taking a lead.

After Florida’s Friday match against FAU was canceled, the Gators beat the Cougars 5-1 Saturday afternoon.

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Florida begins Burleigh’s farewell tour with 5-1 drumming

By Myles Herbert | Feb. 20

In the second time scoring more than two goals this season, Florida came away with a strong victory to start the spring.

Becky Burleigh's announced her retirement as UF's head soccer coach after 26 years at the helm

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An ode to Becky Burleigh

By River Wells | Feb. 14

Sports writer River Wells delivers an ode to Gators legend Becky Burleigh and writes about how her UF soccer team inspired his love for The Beautiful Game.

The Becky Burleigh era at Florida will come to an end after the completion of the season.

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Coach Becky Burleigh to retire after spring season

By Myles Herbert | Jan. 31

The Becky Burleigh era at Florida will come to an end after the completion of the season.

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Florida spring soccer schedule released

By Myles Herbert | Jan. 29

Florida will play eight regular season games, including against No.1 FSU.

Deanne Rose chases a Syracuse player with possession of the ball during Florida's 2-1 win against the Orange on Aug. 27 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida’s Deanne Rose tenth pick in NWSL Draft

By Myles Herbert | Jan. 14

After four years at Florida, Canadian international Deanne Rose was drafted to NC Courage.

Goalkeeper Susi Espinoza dives for a save in the opening game of the SEC Tournament on Friday. After winning 6-5 in overtime on Nov. 13, the Gators tournament hopes were dashed Sunday night when they lost to Missouri.

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Florida bounced from SEC Tournament after loss to Missouri

By Bryan Matamoros | Nov. 15

Florida’s Susi Espinoza gave her team a fighting chance against Missouri in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Sunday.

Cassidy Lindley at the Gators' game versus Tennessee earlier this season. Florida snapped its six-game losing streak Friday night with a redeeming win over Kentucky in the first game of the 2020 SEC Tournament.

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UF erases two-goal deficit in 6-5, overtime thriller

By Declan Walsh | Nov. 14

In a disappointing season for UF full of external skepticism, injuries, quarantines and close losses, head coach Becky Burleigh maintained one thing: her team doesn’t give up.

Gators coach Becky Burleigh made her return to in-person coaching this weekend when Florida played Kentucky on Friday and Missouri on Sunday. UF dropped both out-of-town games, extending its program record for consecutive losses to six.

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UF suffers sixth-consecutive loss against Missouri in regular-season finale

By Bryan Matamoros | Nov. 8

The keepers took center stage against a dark and windy backdrop in Florida’s regular-season finale at Missouri.

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Gators drop fifth-straight game despite Burleigh’s return against Kentucky

By Bryan Matamoros | Nov. 6

Florida coach Becky Burleigh returned to the sidelines Friday night following her mandatory quarantine due to COVID-19 contact tracing. Kentucky, meanwhile, was forced to play without coach Ian Carry after he tested positive for the virus.

Gators stand in a huddle in their final home game of the 2020 season. Florida will play two road games this weekend against SEC opponents Kentucky and Missouri.

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Gators prepare for weekend doubleheader

By Declan Walsh | Nov. 6

After dropping four games in a row, the Gators plummeted from a nationally-ranked program to last in the SEC East.

Gators goalkeeper Susi Espinoza guards the net from Tennessee defenders. Florida lost its fourth straight game this season on Friday night against the Volunteers.

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Florida continues losing skid against Tennessee

By Declan Walsh | Oct. 30

After coming to Florida’s rescue many times this season, goal-keeper Susi Espinoza footed much of the blame on Friday night, as her costly 27th minute error led to the opening goal in UF’s 2-1 loss to Tennessee.