Wilson is going for a three-peat as Moore League champions after winning 12 of the last 16 titles. However, the Bruins have to replace nine starters after graduating 16 seniors. “It’s definitely a rebuilding season for us but I’m confident in our program,” Wilson coach Dalton Kaufman said. “We have eight players back so it’s […]
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PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly Girls’ Soccer
Poly is trying to return to former glory under first-year coach Anthony Perez. He was at Jordan last year after seven seasons coaching the lower levels at Poly. Now Perez is back to reinvigorate the program while welcoming back key players. “We’re trying to get that Poly feeling going again after a tough year,” Perez […]
PREVIEW: Millikan Girls’ Soccer
Like the rest of the top teams in the Moore League, Millikan is also dealing with integrating new players into the lineup while waiting for the full roster to be available due to club commitments. “Everyone is dealing with the same things,” Millikan coach Tino Nunez said. “Maybe this can give an opportunity for players […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Girls’ Soccer
Lakewood is coming off of a breakout season under first-year coach Luis Turcios, who said he has higher expectations for his more experienced squad. The Lancers finished third and beat Long Beach Poly for the first time in over a decade. “Last year we made a jump so I think it’s about keeping the momentum […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo Girls’ Soccer
Cabrillo is trying to break into the top four this season under fourth-year coach Jerry Zavala, who is coaching his daughter, Naomi Zavala, for the second year. “Coaching the daughter is one of the hardest parts,” Zavala said. “We leave it on the field. It’s just like work. Your boss gets on you, and you […]
PREVIEW: Jordan Girls’ Soccer
Jordan is starting a new era under first-year coach Sergio Villasenor, who has local AYSO and middle school coaching experience. He took the job in August, and has been hustling to get his team up to speed. “I’m nervous and excited,” Villasenor said. “It was tough trying to convince the girls that I’m here to […]
PREVIEW: Compton Girls’ Soccer
Compton also has a first-year coach who took over the program in August. Marlene Lopez-Gonzalez has only coached her own daughters soccer teams, but the Compton teacher wanted to step for the players when the school didn’t have a coach. “We’re just going to bring our A-game to the best of our ability,” Lopez-Gonzalez said. […]
PREVIEW: St. Anthony Girls’ Soccer
St. Anthony is looking to bounce back from a disappointing three-win campaign last year, and coach Brett Minter wants to build from the midfield with freshman Sofia Montealagre, Bella Martin, Tatiana Fernandez and Leeta Squier. Senior Erin Anderson and junior Isabella Aranda will be the keys up top, and they will be joined by fellow […]
PODCAST: LB Fee Show With Women’s Soccer Retrospective
In our biweekly podcast with Long Beach State athletic director Andy Fee we discuss what it takes to host a basketball tournament. We also caught up with coach Mauricio Ingrassia and senior Ashley Gonzales to talk about the championship women’s soccer season. Episode 22 – MTEs, #Beach2030 & LBSU Soccer With Mauricio Ingrassia & Ashley […]
TODAY: LBCC Soccer Opens Playoffs At Oxnard
Long Beach City College’s men’s soccer team starts the playoffs today in Oxnard at 2:00 p.m. This is the fifth time in the past six years that the Vikings have made the playoffs, each year against Oxnard. The Vikings hope to avenge last year’s home defeat. The Vikings are currently ranked No. 18 in the […]