The wait is almost over.
While the Bruins became official members of the Big Ten at the beginning of August, Saturday’s game will mark the team’s conference debut.

The Bruins will wrap up the summer by hauling their soccer bags en route to a monthlong journey around the country.
No. 3 UCLA women’s soccer (5-0) will embark on a six-game roadtrip starting Sept.

Senior defender Lily Reale blasted a corner kick to the back of the box in the fifth minute of the game.
The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week hit her target – senior defender Jayden Perry – but Perry’s attempt to head the ball into the goal fell just short.

Santa Clara’s defense was like a brick wall – keeping the Bruins off the scoreboard for nearly the entire first half.
But junior midfielder Sofia Cook breached the Broncos’ defense to score the game-winning goal in the 42nd minute.

A new era for UCLA Athletics is here. After 96 years in the “Conference of Champions,” UCLA is now a member of the Big Ten. Before the inaugural year, Daily Bruin Sports staff break down the best- and worst-case scenarios for each team, as well as a key storyline to follow throughout each season.

A novel era for the Bruins commenced with a shutout victory from the go.
Immediately setting the tone of the game by scoring all three goals in the first half, No.

The countdown for the UCLA women’s soccer season opener is nearly over.
Following a 3-0 victory over Loyola Marymount in an exhibition game Saturday, No. 11 UCLA will face Long Beach State in its regular season opener at George Allen Field on Thursday.

This post was updated Aug. 12 at 1:52 a.m.
Jordan Chiles announced Wednesday on the “Today” show’s X, formerly Twitter, account that she will return to Westwood for the 2025 season.

Jordan Chiles and Emma Malabuyo of UCLA gymnastics are both set to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics for the United States and the Philippines, respectively.

This post was updated July 21 at 10:21 p.m.
A fraction of high school athletes go on to compete at the Division I level.
Fewer achieve the rank of becoming a Division I coach.