The Long Beach State women’s soccer team is sprinkled with talent from the starting 11 to the end of the bench. While a near .500 record may not be impressive on paper, Long Beach (4-3) has played well and consistently all season so far. Senior forward Ashley Gonzales looks to[Read More…]
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Long Beach loses second straight game to nationally ranked opponent
The Auburn Tigers showed no mercy on Long Beach State’s turf Sunday as they blasted the ball into the goal just ten minutes into the game. The lone goal, scored by Auburn midfielder Gianna Montini was deflected by senior goalkeeper Imani McDonald before hitting the crossbar and finding its way[Read More…]
In photos: Long Beach State defeats San Diego State
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 racks up third straight win
Attempt after attempt, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team just couldn’t find the net. At the 64-minute mark everything fell into place and Dana Fujikuni was able to float in a perfectly timed shot. The goal gave the 49ers a safety cushion as their offense continued to attack.. The[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…]
Long Beach tosses SMU off the field
An underwhelming and poorly executed “world record” setting water balloon toss was salvaged by a Long Beach State women’s soccer 1-0 victory against Southern Methodist University at George Allen Field Sunday. Sophomore forward Nadiyah Siqueiros scored the 49ers’ first goal of the season at the 56-minute mark on her third[Read More…]
Long Beach State looks to regain power in the Big West
A friendly exhibition between the Long Beach State women’s soccer team and UC Irvine Saturday manifested into an emotional battle that set the tone for the upcoming season. Long Beach came out in its new black and white “grit” uniforms with the new BE/\CH logo plastered on the front. The[Read More…]
The dollars and ‘sense’ of Long Beach State head coaching contracts
Long Beach State’s athletic program has seen much success recently with the men’s volleyball team after claiming the No. 1 spot in the nation and winning the NCAA Championship. Other teams, like the 2017-2018 men’s and women’s basketball program, have not been so relevant after disappointing seasons. While talented athletes[Read More…]
LBSU soccer gets two recruits invited to U.S. U-18 women’s national team camp
Some soccer players dream of playing for their country’s national team. The Long Beach State soccer team landed two recruits who are one step closer to that reality, and have been invited to the U.S. U-18 women’s national team camp. On Monday, Sierra Castles and Elysia Laramie were invited to[Read More…]