With a tough pre-season schedule against highly ranked teams, Long Beach State women’s soccer has shown that it is not to be messed with. It enters conference play with a 5-4-1 record, falling just one goal short in three of its four losses. After facing tough teams such as UCLA,[Read More…]
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Ashley Gonzales’ return brings hope for a NCAA tournament run
It was a bittersweet reunion for Ashley Gonzales in the first women’s soccer game of the year against No. 2 UCLA. Almost a year ago, she suffered a season-ending injury against the same team and limped off the field in excruciating pain, with a torn ACL and an uncertainty about[Read More…]
Long Beach women’s soccer secures second win of the season
The sounds of upbeat music could be heard from ASI’s Smorgasport event, but the cheers from fans at George Allen Field was even louder after the Long Beach State women’s soccer team defeated Northeastern 2-1 Friday night. Long Beach (2-1) had an aggressive start as senior midfielder Rocio Rodriguez pushed[Read More…]
Injuries and struggles on the road prevented LBSU from repeating as Big West Conference champions
On Sunday, the unthinkable finally became reality when the Long Beach State women’s soccer team failed to qualify for the Big West Conference Tournament after its game against Cal State Northridge last Thursday. A season that was supposed to be filled with triumph ultimately ended up being forgettable and flat-out[Read More…]
LBSU women’s soccer ready to make push for a Big West Conference Tournament spot
It’s make-or-break time for the defending Big West Conference champions. The Long Beach State women’s soccer team will need positive results from its next two games to have any chance of qualifying for this season’s tournament. LBSU (8-6-2, 2-3-1 Big West) currently find itself in a three-way tie for sixth[Read More…]
LBSU women’s soccer travels to UC Irvine for Big West Conference match
Fresh off winning the Big West Conference home opener against Hawai’i, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team will hit the road to face UC Irvine at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Anteater Stadium. Leading up to the game, head coach Mauricio Ingrassia noted the positive progression his team has[Read More…]
Women’s soccer looking to finish preseason strong
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team will continue its road trip to the East Coast, where the 49ers will face UConn on Thursday and St. John’s University on Sunday. LBSU (4-3-1) plays UConn at 4 p.m. (PT) in Morrone Stadium. This will be the second meeting between both programs,[Read More…]