Soccer

Soccer

Women’s professional soccer’s triumphant return to the City of Angels

Angel City FC went all in on tonight, and their 2-1 victory will forever validate the movement behind their founding.

By Samuel Reno●

The toll of NIL

How name, image and likeness deals have affected the well-being of college athletes

By Christian Borden●

The ‘why’ behind Jane Alukonis

What USC soccer’s new head coach brings to a team on the brink of the ultimate goal.

By Samuel Reno●

Homophobic chant’s impact goes beyond the pitch in the Latino community

The story of how one fan chant has had a cultural ripple effect beyond the world of sports.

By David Keeling, Rachel Kisela, Nicole Shearin and Randy Vazquez●

Jane Alukonis named new USC women’s soccer head coach

The former UCLA assistant will be the fifth head coach in the 29-year history of the program.

By Samuel Reno●

DeMelo, Talley selected in NWSL Draft

USC has had multiple players selected in five of the last six drafts.

By Samuel Reno●

CONCACAF Chronicles: No, the qualification is not unfair to UEFA countries

On both principle and merit, CONCACAF and other confederations should not be surrendering World Cup spots to European nations.

By Samuel Reno●

Keidane McAlpine accepts Georgia head coaching position

The 2021 Pac-12 Coach of the Year is leaving USC after eight seasons.

By Samuel Reno●

CONCACAF Chronicles: Counting down the best moments of the USC women’s soccer season

One of the best years in program history had no shortage of memorable moments.

By Samuel Reno●

USC falls in penalty shootout to Penn State

The Trojans’ second-half magic wasn’t enough to get past the Nittany Lions in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

By Samuel Reno●

Facial hair and fullbacks: Why Keidane McAlpine’s shaving tradition, and his team, have a new look for this postseason run

Same tradition, different look, same result?

By Samuel Reno●

CONCACAF Chronicles: World Cup Qualifying third window review

The “Iceteca” and “the man in the mirror” signal changing times in CONCACAF.

By Samuel Reno●

USC cruises past GCU into the second round

The Trojans’ high-powered attack overwhelmed the Antelopes in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

By Samuel Reno●

USC dominates postseason Pac-12 awards

Hocking repeats and Bethune makes history as the Trojans earn the most individual Pac-12 honors.

By Samuel Reno●

CONCACAF Chronicles: World Cup Qualifying third window preview

A heavyweight fight and an emerging dark horse headline the official midway point in the 2022 qualifying cycle.

By Samuel Reno●