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Soccer

A Star on the Rise: Getting to Know Makayla Christensen

A Star on the Rise: Getting to Know Makayla Christensen

By Carlos Padilla September 23, 2019

When asked if they would like to be interviewed, most athletes would jump at the opportunity to steal the limelight. However, when Makayla Christensen is in the middle of beating her friends in a pre-practice...

The University of Utah Womens Soccer Team celebrated after a goal in an NCAA Womens Soccer game vs. Washington at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday October 04, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Soccer Will Try to Make it Four Straight as They Tune Up for Pac-12 Play

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

The University of Utah soccer team is gaining some momentum. They are coming off two straight wins, and they will try to make that four this weekend before heading into Pac-12 play. Utah faces Butler...

(Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Score Twice in Win Over Wolfpack

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer September 14, 2019

  The University of Utah Women’s Soccer Team traveled to Reno, Nevada to take on the Nevada Wolfpack on Friday night. Utah controlled the game from the opening kickoff, outshooting the Wolfpack...

(Photo by Cassandra Palor | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Look to Rally After Up and Down Start to the Season

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 13, 2019

  The University of Utah Women’s Soccer has their work cut out for them this weekend. Going into a road game with their record evened up at 3-3 gives the Utes a chance to get their feet on the...

New Home for Soccer and Lacrosse, Ute Field Opens

New Home for Soccer and Lacrosse, Ute Field Opens

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer September 11, 2019

  Fully remodeled and views for days. This may sound like an advertisement for a newly built home, and in many ways, that is what we’re talking about. The new home of both University of Utah...

Tough Competition Awaits Utah Womens Soccer Team on Road Trip

Tough Competition Awaits Utah Women’s Soccer Team on Road Trip

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer September 7, 2019

  After two consecutive wins, the Utah women’s soccer team now faces their biggest challenge yet in the form of in-state rival, nationally ranked BYU this Friday at 7:00 p.m. The game will...

Tavia Leachman plays one on one with a Stanford player during a match. (Photo: Utah Athletics)

Leachman’s Last Hoorah

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer September 4, 2019

  Sports and family are two of the biggest motivators for the University of Utah soccer’s Tavia Leachman. After being sidelined for a part of two seasons at the U, Leachman’s strong familial...

Womens Soccer Gets First Wins of the Season

Women’s Soccer Gets First Wins of the Season

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer September 1, 2019

  Crowds streamed in after the ribbon was cut, unveiling the new Ute Field. The sun was high in the sky and the fields were freshly cut and painted. It was a perfect day for a soccer match, and...

A Star on the Track and on the Pitch

A Star on the Track and on the Pitch

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 12, 2019

College athletes are some of the most dedicated and focused students on campus. Between juggling classes, studying, practice and sometimes jobs or labs, these individuals have a lot on their plates.   Now,...

NCAA Womens Soccer game vs. Washington at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday October 04, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | The Utah Chronicle)

Ute Soccer Season Ends: Utes Juggle Wins and Losses in the 2018 Season

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor December 3, 2018

  In their 2018 season, the University of Utah soccer team achieved an overall record of 9-8-2, and they went 6-4-1 against other Pac-12 teams. These wins earned the Utes fourth place in the conference...