After two achingly close chances at a first career goal during the Gators’ two-game swing in Miami, freshman Tessa Andujar wasn’t going to miss her next opportunity.
If there’s one thing Brooke Chancey has learned as a career backup goalie at UF, it’s that she has to earn every minute she gets on the pitch.
With Miami freshmen exiting orientation and entering the home crowd stands in Coral Gables, Fla., on Friday, Florida called on a pair of its own underclassmen off the bench to make an impact during the season opener.
With an opening draw against Miami looming just 15 days away, Florida soccer became the first team on campus Wednesday to hit the practice pitch.
When U.S. women's soccer coach Pia Sundhage first evaluated former-Gators star Abby Wambach in 2007, she demanded more out of the aggressive striker than just her usual aerial theatrics.
What’s it like to turn on the TV and see former players like Abby Wambach and Heather Mitts playing in the World Cup?
On Monday, Erika Tymrak woke up early and got her soccer stuff together just like every normal morning.
It was a game of déjà vu. For the second time this season, Florida and Duke played for 120 minutes. And both times the two teams left everything out on the field.
While David triumphing over Goliath, Rudy or the 1980 Miracle on Ice are all classic underdog tales, there’s a reason the favorite usually wins.
Nearly three months into the season, No. 5 Florida has successfully accomplished its first two goals.
While some teams held viewing parties to celebrate their selection to the NCAA Tournament, the No. 7 Gators did what they usually do on Mondays: practice.
Ten days ago, No. 7 Florida defeated No. 20 South Carolina 1-0 on a swerving free kick from senior defender Nicky Kit. On Sunday, it was Kit’s simple cross right at a Gamecocks defender that did the trick.
On any given night, No. 8 Florida has an arsenal of attackers to bombard a team’s defense.
Coach Becky Burleigh’s midweek prognosis was spot on. Maybe next time, the Gators will pay attention.
Fresh off its fifth consecutive regular-season Southeastern Conference Championship, No. 7 Florida enters the SEC Tournament tonight as a confident team hungry for the taste of another title.
In 1995, Becky Burleigh started the Florida program not knowing what the future held. Flash forward 15 years, and the soccer coach has built the Gators into a national powerhouse, winning 11 conference championships, including five straight after a win in Columbia, S.C.
In 1995, Becky Burleigh started the Florida program unknown to what the future held. Flash forward 15 years, and the soccer coach has built the Gators into a national powerhouse, winning 11 conference championships, including five straight after a win Friday night in Columbia, S.C.
As has happened for the last four autumns, the Florida soccer team quietly has a chance to bring the first fall championship to Gainesville.
When Brooke Chancey was in high school, she was a star.
A solid victory and a capper to an undefeated home slate usually leaves a team chipper.
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