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Women's Soccer

Link garners Third-Team All-America honors

LBSU forward becomes the third player in LBSU history to be recognized for the award.

Long Beach State junior forward Nadia Link was named to the 2011 National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Women's Division I All-America Team.

Three LBSU players named to NCAA All-West Region Team

Shawna Gordon, Nadia Link and Alex Balcer of the women’s soccer team were selected.

Three Long Beach State women's soccer players were named to the NCAA All-West Region Team.

Elite Eight: Top-seeded Duke ends LBSU’s memorable run in NCAA Tournament

Blue Devils blank women’s soccer team, hold 49ers to no shots on goal for first time this season.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team was held to no shots on goal for the first time all season Friday in a 2-0 loss to top-seeded and third-ranked Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Beach soccer becomes first Big West school to reach Elite Eight

Freshman Ashley Roese scores game-winner under rainy conditions in Sweet 16 against San Diego.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team became the first Big West Conference school to ever reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament as it defeated the University of San Diego in the Sweet 16 on Sunday.

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Wilson’s game-winner sends ‘Niners to first-ever Sweet 16

The No. 21-ranked women’s soccer team knocks off Miami in second round of NCAA Tournament.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 1-0 win over Miami on Friday.

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‘Niners have sights set on Sweet 16

The women’s soccer team will face Miami on Friday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's soccer team's upcoming second-round match against Miami on Friday in the NCAA Tournament.

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LBSU and Link make school history with NCAA Tournament win

Women’s soccer team earns first-ever Tournament win with Link’s record-tying goal.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament win on Saturday with junior forward Nadia Link's game-winning goal.

Beach soccer racks up Big West postseason awards

Nadia Link earns Offensive Player of the Year, Shawna Gordon claims Midfielder of the Year.

Junior forward Nadia Link and senior midfielder Shawna Gordon of the Long Beach State women's soccer team highlighted the postseason Big West Conference awards.

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‘Niners headed to Pepperdine for first round of NCAA Tournament

Women’s soccer team will travel to Malibu to face the Waves on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team will travel to Malibu to face Pepperdine on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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LBSU claims second consecutive Big West Tournament title

Women’s soccer team earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament with victory over UC Irvine.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team won its second consecutive Big West Conference Tournament title and and earned an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.

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Link’s go-ahead goal sends LBSU to Big West Tournament championship

Women’s soccer defeats Cal State Northridge to advance to conference tournament final in Irvine.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team defeated Cal State Northridge in a Big West Conference Tournament semifinal match on Thursday at George Allen Field.

Link earns national recognition from Soccer America

Website names junior forward to its Team of the Week for second time this season.

Junior forward Nadia Link was named to Soccer America's Women's Team of the Week on Wednesday.

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‘Niners look to repeat as Big West Tournament champs

Women’s soccer to host Cal State Northridge in the semifinal round Thursday.

The Long Beach State's women's soccer team's quest for a second consecutive Big West Conference Tournament championship will begin Thursday as it plays host to Cal State Northridge in a semifinal round match at 2 p.m

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Link nabs Big West weekly honor

Junior forward earns Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Long Beach State junior forward Nadia Link earned Big West Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

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Link strikes twice, delivers game-winner as LBSU clinches No. 2 seed

Women’s soccer earns home game in Big West Conference Tournament with win over Pacific.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team earned a No. 2 seed and home-field advantage in the first round of the Big West Conference Tournament with a 4-2 victory over the University of the Pacific on Sunday.

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‘Niners lock up Big West Tournament bid

Freshman Taylor Nelson scores go-ahead goal in victory over UC Davis.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team clinched the Big West Tournament with a 2-0 win over UC Davis on Friday.

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Tournament position at stake for Beach soccer

Big West seeds 1-4 will be determined in the final weekend of the regular season.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's soccer team's crucial stretch to conclude its regular season this weekend.

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‘Niners bounce back with Sweetman’s game-winner

The women’s soccer team snapped its two-game skid with a victory over UC Riverside.

Senior forward delivered the game-winning goal in the 75th minute to lift the LBSU women's soccer team to 1-0 win over UC Riverside on Friday.

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Senior defender finds niche in new offensive role

Nicole Hubbard is tied for second on the LBSU women’s soccer team with seven goals this season.

A feature on Long Beach State senior defender Nicole Hubbard.

Rival UCI shuts out Beach soccer

The 49ers drop to fourth place in the Big West Conference standings.

For the first time this season, the Long Beach State women's soccer team was shut out for the second consecutive match.

CSUN ends 49ers’ bid for perfect record in Big West

The women’s soccer team surrenders deciding goal in the closing minute of the match.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team suffered its first Big West Conference loss of the season Friday night against Cal State Northridge.

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Pair of LBSU athletes earn weekly honors

Middle blocker Haleigh Hampton, goalkeeper Kaitlyn Gustaves were named Big West Player of the Week.

Two Long Beach State athletes were named Big West Player of the Week on Monday.

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LBSU rallies in final minute of overtime thriller against Fullerton

Nicole Hubbard scores game-tying goal with 12 seconds left, Nadia Link nails game-winner.

LBSU rallied from a one-goal deficit to beat Fullerton on Sunday.

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LBSU looks to preserve unblemished record in Big West this weekend

The women’s soccer team will host its conference opener against Fullerton on Sunday at 3 p.m.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's soccer team's upcoming Big West Conference home opener against Cal State Fullerton on Sunday.

Beach soccer breaks into NSCAA’s top 25 poll

The Long Beach State women’s soccer team was ranked No. 23 on Tuesday.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team was ranked No. 23 in the latest NSCAA poll.

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Link receives invite from US U-23 Women’s Soccer National Team

LBSU's Nadia Link will participate in the national team’s training camp at the Home Depot Center.

Long Beach State junior forward Nadia Link was invited to train with the United States Under-23 Women's National Soccer Team.

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LBSU ties single-game program record for goals — again

Women’s soccer scores six goals for second time this season in rout of Cal Poly.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team tied a single-game program record for goals on Sunday against Cal Poly.

Gordon delivers game winner in overtime

Women’s soccer outlasts UCSB in Big West Conference opener.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team earned a 2-1 overtime victory over UC Santa Barbara on Friday in the Big West Conference opener for both teams.

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LBSU to begin Big West action with a full head of steam

The women’s soccer team will open conference play on the road against UC Santa Barbara on Friday.

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Link erupts in nonconference finale against UNLV

Junior forward Nadia Link scores two goals in the second half to lead LBSU women’s soccer team.

Junior forward Nadia Link scores two goals to lead LBSU women's soccer team to 4-1 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Friday at George Allen Field.

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Beach soccer looks to build momentum in nonconference finale

The 49ers will face UNLV on Friday at 4 p.m. at George Allen Field.

A preview of Long Beach State women's soccer team's match against UNLV on Friday at George Allen Field at 7 p.m.

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Hubbard nets hat trick in record-setting romp of Gaels

Women’s soccer team ties single-game program record with six goals.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team tied a single-game school record with six goals in its victory over St. Mary's on Sunday.

Junior forward nets lone goal in victory over San Diego

Nadia Link scores in the 14th minute to give LBSU a 1-0 victory over the Toreros on Friday.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team defeated the University of San Diego, 1-0, on Friday night at Torero Stadium.

‘Niners miss key opportunities in 1-1 draw against SDSU

Senior forward Nicole Sweetman scores the women’s soccer team’s lone goal.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team played to a 1-1 tie against San Diego State on Sunday.

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Beach soccer suffers first shutout in physical affair

Referees issue a combined 20 fouls, including two yellow cards in loss to Cal.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team suffered its first shutout and home loss of the season Friday against the University of California-Berkeley.

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Junior forward captures Big West weekly honor

Women’s soccer player Nadia Link was named The Big West Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

Junior forward Nadia Link was named Big West Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

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Link moves into LBSU history, strikes twice in rout of Hawaii

Junior forward Nadia Link, Shawna Gordon make way into LBSU’s Top 10 all-time scorers list.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team recorded its second shutout of the year against Hawaii on Sunday at George Allen Field.

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49ers rally behind Link, end two-game skid

Junior forward Nadia Link scores two goals in come-from-behind win over Princeton.

Junior forward Nadia Link netted two goals to lead the Long Beach State women's soccer team in a come-from-behind victory over Princeton on Friday at George Allen Field.

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‘Niners look to bounce back after tough weekend

The women’s soccer team will be without the services of Alex Balcer for one of its next two games.

The Long Beach State women's soccer will look to redeem itself at home this weekend after a pair of losses against two ranked opponents last week.

Beach soccer comes up short against No. 12 Marquette

Junior forward Nadia Link nets lone goal for LBSU soccer team in 2-1 loss to Golden Eagles.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team were handed its second consecutive loss on Sunday.

Milwaukee hands No. 23 ‘Niners first loss of season

Comeback bid falls short as LBSU women’s soccer team allows game-winning goal in 79th minute.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team was dealt its first loss of the season on Friday.

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Beach soccer breaks into Top 25 poll, to face first road test

Women’s soccer team looks to keep ball rolling against Milwaukee and No. 13 Marquette this weekend.

A preview of the No. 23-ranked Long Beach State women's soccer team's upcoming games this weekend against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and No. 13 Marquette University.

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LBSU makes quick work of Hornets in home opener

Women’s soccer team scores three goals in first 23 minutes in win over Sacramento State.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team scored three goals within the first 23 minutes of a 3-0 shutout victory in its home opener against Sacramento State on Sunday.

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49ers stun No. 25 Trojans in season opener

Shawna Gordon scores game-winning goal, Kaitlyn Gustaves makes diving stop in closing seconds.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team rallied from a one-goal deficit to defeat the No. 25-ranked USC Trojans on Saturday at McAlister Field in Los Angeles.

‘Niners picked to finish second by the Big West’s coaches

Long Beach State women’s soccer team earns 70 points in poll released Wednesday.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team were picked to finish the 2011 regular season in second place, the Big West Conference announced Wednesday.

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Beach soccer aims to preserve winning tradition this season

Head coach Mauricio Ingrassia will be seeking consecutive Big West Conference Tournament titles.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team looks to pick up where it left off last season.

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49ers’ shots, NCAA run put to stop

LBSU outshoots Santa Clara, 22-5, but can’t find back of the net.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team lost to Santa Clara, 1-0, in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night in Stanford, Calif.

Bullock wins Big West Midfielder of the Year

Six other Long Beach State women's soccer players earn conference honors Tuesday.

Senior also named to all-conference first team day after NCAA tournament pairings announced.

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LBSU headed to Stanford for NCAAs

Women’s soccer to face Santa Clara in tournament’s opening round.

The Long Beach State women's soccer team will play in the Stanford Regional against Santa Clara on Friday.

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LBSU soccer punches ticket to NCAA tournament

49ers claim first Big West tournament title in 1-0 upset.

The No. 2-seeded Long Beach State women's soccer team upset No. 1 UC Irvine, 1-0, on Monday at Anteater Stadium.

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LBSU one win away from NCAA tournament

49ers hold off Cal State Northridge to advance to Sunday's Big West tournament final in Irvine.

Nikki Myers' goal in the 80th minute proves to be game-winner Thursday in Big West Conference semifinal at George Allen Field.

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49ers to host CSUN in Big West semifinal

Women's soccer looks to make second NCAA tournament appearance beginning on Thursday.

49ers drop regular-season finale in Davis

Women’s soccer set to host CSUN on Thursday in Big West tournament semifinals.

Kickoff for the 49ers' match with the Matadors is set for 3 p.m.

Link, Bullock help 49ers secure No. 2 seed

Women’s soccer earns home game in Big West tournament with win over Pacific.

Long Beach State will host Cal State Northridge in the Big West tournament semifinals.

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Tournament positions at stake this weekend

Big West seeds 2-4 to be determined in regular season’s final stretch.

A look at the possible conference tournament scenarios for Long Beach State women's soccer.

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VAFAMANESH: Golden opportunity awaits LBSU in Northern California

Women’s soccer can clinch home-field advantage with a win over Pacific.

Women's soccer beat writer Amir Vafamanesh discusses ramifications of a win in the 49ers' upcoming match against Pacific.

 

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Beach soccer moves past CSUN into 2nd place

Seniors Bo Rael, Lindsay Bullock score in regular-season home finale

Long Beach State defeated Cal State Northridge, 2-1, Sunday at George Allen Field.

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49ers dropped by No. 15 UCI in emotional showdown

Two key players sustain minor head injuries in LBSU's first Big West loss

The Long Beach State women's soccer team dropped its showdown match with conference-leading UC Irvine on Thursday at George Allen Field.

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One school’s decision becomes LBSU’s missing Link

Sophomore forward’s emergence has helped propel women’s soccer to the upper echelon of the Big West.

Profile on women's soccer player Nadia Link, who was spurned by UC Irvine.

Setter, midfielder earn player of the week nods

Ashley Lee’s quadruple-double, milestone leads to honor; Lindsay Bullock nets first career hat trick

The Big West Conference named women's volleyball player Ashley Lee and women's soccer player Lindsay Bullock its player of the week Monday in the players' respective sports.

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Bullock nets hat trick in 49ers’ romp of Titans

Women’s soccer extends unbeaten streak to seven games with win

The Long Beach State women's soccer team earned its 10th victory on Sunday night.

The Beach rolls over UC Riverside

Three different players score in women's soccer team's win over Highlanders

The Long Beach State women's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to six games with a win over UC Riverside.

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LBSU preparing for road tussle

Women's soccer to visit Highlanders in week's lone match.

The 49ers will look to extend their five-game unbeaten streak against UC Riverside in their only match this weekend.

 

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49ers dominate Big West favorite

Women’s soccer controls tempo in rout of UCSB.

Nadia Link scores the quickest goal in LBSU history in 3-1 win over UC Santa Barbara.

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49ers battle elements, Mustangs in 1-1 draw

Senior's late goal helps prevent early conference loss.

Amid thunder and light showers, a goal by Nikki Myers in the 87th minute salvaged a draw for the Long Beach State women's soccer team on Friday.

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LBSU heading into Big West with momentum

Women's soccer set to face Cal Poly in conference opener

The Long Beach State women's soccer team will face defending Big West Conference champion UC Santa Barbara in its first conference action this weekend.

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Senior midfielder hits books as hard as opponents

Women’s soccer player’s on-field persona is a stark contrast to workman-like approach in classrooom.

A profile of the most imposing presence on the Long Beach State women's soccer team.

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'Niner Notes

The Long Beach State women's soccer team collected two more weely honors, while the women's volleyball team moved up two spots in the national rankings.

 

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49ers edge No. 21 Arizona State in physical affair

Women’s soccer takes down its third top-25 opponent of the season.

Long Beach State women's soccer team out-muscled the Sun Devils en route to a 1-0 victory on Friday afternoon.

49ers look to gain traction heading into Big West play

The Long Beach State women’s soccer team will host Arizona State on Friday.

Arizona State will be the Long Beach State women's soccer team's last nonconference opponent.

Sweetman nabs weekly honor

Junior forward earns Big West Offense Co-Player of the Week on Monday.

Nicole Sweetman of the Long Beach State women's soccer team was recognized by the Big West Conference on Monday.

Zips no match for LBSU in Las Vegas

Junior forward leads Long Beach State women’s soccer with two goals in final match at Rebel Classic

The Long Beach State women's soccer team collected its second win at the Rebel Classic on Sunday.

Gordon, 49ers end scoring drought in Vegas

Midfielder Shawna Gordon scores first goal of 2010 in win over Rebels

The Long Beach State women's soccer team ended a three-game scoreless streak on Friday night.

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Women’s soccer looking to bust out of slump

49ers will face UNLV, Akron over the weekend in Las Vegas

Women's soccer traveling to Las Vegas for two games this weekend.

49ers routed in Berkeley

The Long Beach State women’s soccer team is held scoreless for the third straight game on Sunday.

LBSU surrenders six goals in loss to California on Sunday morning.

Undefeated Gaels too much for LBSU

The 49ers’ five-game unbeaten streak ends with 1-0 loss

The 49ers were held scoreless for the second consecutive game en route to a 1-0 loss.

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Tensions run high in scoreless draw

The Long Beach State women's soccer team received two yellow cards and a red card on Sunday.

Chantel Hubbard was ejected in the second half of the Long Beach State women's soccer game with Sacramento State on Sunday.

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No. 24 49ers notch come-from-behind victory

LBSU picks up fourth straight victory with pair of second-half goals

Jenny Soza's goal in the 76th minute gave the Long Beach State women's soccer team a 2-1 victory over Utah State on Friday.

‘Niners look to keep the ball rolling at home

Long Beach State women’s soccer set to face Utah State, Sacremento State this weekend.

The 49ers will look to build on their three-game winning streak this weekend.

Award-filled week continues for Link

Long Beach State women’s soccer forward receives two more honors Tuesday.

Nadia Link's big week on the soccer field yields more recognition on Tuesday.

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Women’s soccer breaks into national poll

Forward Nadia Link, goalkeeper Emily Kingsborough earn Big West honors

Long Beach State women's soccer impresses by moving into the top 25.

Women’s soccer hangs on against No. 16 VA Tech

Nadia Link scores fourth goal in upset of Hokies

The Long Beach State women's soccer team defeated its second straight ranked opponent on Sunday.

Strozier gives LBSU win No. 2

Junior’s late goal lifts 49ers to second consecutive win on the road

Long Beach State women's soccer used a late goal by junior Jazz Strozier to knock off its first ranked opponent of the season on Friday.

49ers notch first win of 2010

Nadia Link last-minute goal gives LBSU victory over Fresno State

Nadia Link picks up yellow card, first career goal in 49ers 1-0 victory over Fresno State.

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LBSU unable to stop No. 14 BYU in 2nd half

Cougars reel off 10 of team's 13 shots after the break

Long Beach State women's soccer dropped its season opener to No. 14 BYU on Friday.

LIVE CHAT: LBSU vs BYU

A live chat during the LBSU women's soccer game on Aug. 20

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The Beach falls to SDSU in exhibition

Long Beach State’s 13 shots yield only one goal on Saturday

 The women's soccer team lost to the Aztecs, 2-1, at George Allen Field on Saturday.

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'Niners picked to finish in bottom half by coaches

Long Beach State women’s soccer earns 44 points in poll released on Thursday

Women's soccer finishes one point out of top five in preseason coaches poll released on Thursday.

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LBSU soccer seeking bounce-back year

Head coach Mauricio Ingrassia discusses upcoming season and players that can have an impact in 2010

Women's soccer coach Mauricio Ingrassia discusses the upcoming 2010 season with the Daily 49er.

'Niner Notes: Dec. 11-14

Stephan Gilling collects the first Big West Conference Player of the Week honor of his career.

'Niner Notes: Nov. 10

Three 49er women's soccer players rack up postseason honors. So did former Dirtbag Evan Longoria.

Season ends with shutout loss at Northridge

Long Beach State women’s soccer misses conference tournament for first time since 2004

Women's soccer concludes 2009 season with 1-0 defeat at Cal State Northridge.

Goal-scoring woes continue in Irvine

Long Beach State drops 3-0 decision, travels for season finale Sunday

The Beach was blanked for the seventh time in its past 10 games Thursday night in Irvine.

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Gordon emerges as face of young squad

Sophomore midfielder leads upstart ‘Niners in goals, assists

Shawna Gordon has taken on more of a leadership role this season for women's soccer.

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Regular season home finale results in deadlock

Women’s soccer ties UC Riverside to record third draw in six matches

Long Beach State women's soccer tallies third draw of the season in 1-1 contest with UC Riverside in final home game Sunday afternoon.

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LBSU on brink of missing Big West tournament

Missed opportunities foil three-time, regular-season conference champions in third straight defeat

The 49er women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision Thursday to Cal State Fullerton at George Allen Field.

'Niner Notes: Oct. 15-18

Men's cross country racks up first place finish, while men's water polo falls at No. 1 USC. Meanwhile, women's soccer goes winless in its Central Coast road trip.

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Goal drought continues in scoreless draw

Women's soccer goes without a goal in fourth of last five matches

The Long Beach State women's soccer team fails to muster a goal in its second consecutive match, tying Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday at George Allen Field.

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LBSU grinds out draw against San Diego

Rematch from 2008 NCAA Tournament results in scoreless stalemate

The 49er women's soccer team played 110 minutes to a scoreless tie against the University of San Diego on Wednesday.

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Gordon scores twice to end skid

Long Beach State picks up first Big West Conference victory of season

The 49er women's soccer team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory Sunday at George Allen Field.

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Chances slip away in 49ers' loss to Pacific

The Long Beach State women's soccer team drops its Big West Conference opener at George Allen Field

The 49er women's soccer team's losing streak stands at three after a 1-0 decision.

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LBSU searches for home mojo

Women's soccer opens Big West Conference play tomorrow against Pacific in first of four home matches

The women's soccer team will have an opportunity to establish some momentum with four straight matches at George Allen Field.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 25-26

The 49er cross country teams compete in Stanford, while men's water polo has its winning streak stopped at four.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 19-20

Women's soccer loses on the road and men's water polo is no longer winless. Meanwhile, the men's and women's cross country teams record third place finishes in San Diego.

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No high tide in The Beach’s victory

The 49er women’s soccer team trounces Pepperdine in return to George Allen Field

The Long Beach State women's soccer team returns home from road trip with commanding 3-1 win over visiting Pepperdine.

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Women’s soccer returns home to host Pepperdine

Battle-tested 49ers play two in Southern California area after four-match road trip

The 49er women's soccer team plays its first match at George Allen Field since August when Pepperdine visits on Friday.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 12-13

The 49er women's volleyball team salvages Saturday split after coming from behind to defeat Tulane in five sets.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 11

Women's volleyball, soccer pick up road victories while men's water polo prepares for season opener

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'Niner Notes: Sept. 6

Women's soccer splits two road matches, while men's and women's cross country records second-place team finishes in Fullerton.

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'Niner Notes: Sept. 1

Former UCLA women's soccer player signs financial aid agreement with Long Beach State, while ex-49er golfer produces top 10 finish in PGA tournament.

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‘Niners muster limited offense in shutout loss to UCLA

No. 7 Bruins fire 14 shots on goal in 4-0 thrashing of LBSU at George Allen Field

Long Beach State's women's soccer team dropped to 1-1-0 on Sunday afternoon.

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Women’s soccer set to clash against No. 7 UCLA

National powerhouse Bruins visit for tilt at George Allen Field

Young 49er squad will attempt to contain a Bruin lineup rich in United States National Team experience.

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‘Niners shut out Bulldogs in home season opener

Beach women’s soccer dominates possession in win over Fresno State

The Long Beach State women's soccer team blanked Fresno State, 2-0, in its season-opener at George Allen Field.

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Women’s soccer looks to build on breakthrough season

‘Niners aim for fourth straight Big West title with revamped roster

Long Beach State will open against Fresno State at 3 p.m. at George Allen Field on Sunday

Sports Picks: August 13

Women's tennis, Men's volleyball gain assistant coaches; Women's soccer to face Azusa Pacific.

Women's tennis, Men's volleyball gain assistant coaches; Women's soccer to face Azusa Pacific.

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Midfielder receives U-20 National Team nod

Long Beach State freshman Shawna Gordon earned an invitation to don the red, white and blue

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New WPS league aims to buck failure trend

LBSU women's soccer players, coach hopeful of league's long-term survival

Members of the women's soccer team give their thoughts on the new professional women's soccer league

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Coaches react to BLR rejection, look forward

Track and field, soccer programs forge ahead without new stadium deal

Track and field head coach Andy Sythe and women's soccer head coach Mauricio Ingrassia assess the future of their respective programs

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LBSU’s Ingrassia: Beckham ‘positive’

Mauricio Ingrassia weighs in on soccer star’s impact in U.S.

Long Beach State's women's soccer coach says David Beckham 'transcends the game'

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Soccer team one beneficiary of Beach Legacy

A new stadium is among the upgrades coaches say will help all Long Beach State teams keep up with the competition across the nation if the Beach Legacy Referendum passes

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Midfielders recognized with All-West Region nods

Lindsay Bullock earns second-team selection, Hayley Bolt nabs third-team honors

More awards poured in for the Long Beach State women's soccer team on Wednesday

Ingrassia-led women’s soccer program arrives in national spotlight

Young talent gives Long Beach State bright future, as foundation-setting seniors say farewell

A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald looking into the future of the women's soccer program created by head coach Mauricio Ingrassia

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Historic season ends in first-round exit at NCAAs

Long Beach State women’s soccer eliminated on late goal with nine minutes to play

Long Beach State's women's soccer team lost to the University of San Diego, 1-0, Friday night at UCLA's Drake Stadium

Previewing the UCLA Regional

A look ahead to first round action between Long Beach State and San Diego, UCLA and Fresno State

A capsule of the four women's soccer teams battling for a spot in the third round: Long Beach State, San Diego, UCLA and Fresno State

Women's soccer scores three major Big West awards

In addition, Long Beach State earns conference-high six first-team honors

Long Beach State earns Coach, Midfielder and Goalkeeper of the Year honors, along with a conference-high six first-team selections

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Celebration

Going dancing: LBSU earns first-ever NCAA selection

Long Beach State to meet the University of San Diego on Friday at UCLA’s Drake Stadium at 8 p.m.

The 49er women's soccer team will play the University of San Diego in the first round on Friday night at UCLA's Drake Stadium at 8 p.m.

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Premature celebration

Team still confident about NCAA selection

Head coach believes whole season will play bigger role in committee’s decision

A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald stating the case for Long Beach State's women's soccer team despite Sunday's penalty-kick shootout

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UCSB advances to NCAA Tournament in PKs

Long Beach State awaits NCAA selection show results for possible at-large bid, first-ever appearance

Long Beach State was edged by UC Santa Barbara, 6-5, in a penalty-kick shootout for the Big West Conference Tournament championship

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Women’s soccer takes it to next level

Long Beach State on the brink of first NCAA appearance in the program’s history

A column by assistant sports editor Danny Lee about the message the 49ers' semifinal win should send to the NCAA selection committee

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49ers move one step closer to first-ever NCAA Tournament

Long Beach State, UC Santa Barbara to play for Big West championship Sunday at 1 p.m.

Long Beach State shuts out Pacific, will host UC Santa Barbara for Big West Conference championship

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Four teams gunning for Big West crown

Women’s soccer tournament starts today; Championship match to be played Sunday at 1 p.m.

A preview of the Big West Conference's women's soccer tournament, which starts Thursday

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LBSU to host Pacific in Big West semifinal

49ers looking to advance in tournament after three straight first-round exits

The women's soccer team will meet the Tigers at 2 p.m. on Thursday at George Allen Field

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Three-peat: 49ers clinch third straight regular season title

LBSU earns No. 1 seed in Big West Conference Tournament, which begins Thursday at George Allen Field

The Long Beach State women's soccer team won its final two games to improve to 13-4-3, including 7-0-1 in conference play

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Three teams in hunt for Big West championship

First-place ‘Niners shoot for conference crown against Central Coast schools

A look ahead to the final two women's soccer matches of the regular season, which will decide home-field advantage in the conference tournament

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LBSU uses its head in 5-0 win over CS Northridge

Hayley Bolt nets hat trick; Conference-leading 49ers to visit second-place Santa Barbara on Friday

Hayley Bolt nets hat trick; Conference-leading 49ers to visit second-place Santa Barbara on Friday

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Women's soccer stays unbeaten in Big West

Long Beach State picks up wins over CS Fullerton, UC Riverside

Long Beach State picks up wins over CS Fullerton, UC Riverside

LBSU, UC Irvine battle to scoreless tie

Long Beach State women's soccer falls to 8-4-3 after draw with Anteaters on Sunday

Grace Shevlin

49ers fall at home to No. 18 San Diego, 1-0

Toreros dominate first-half shot differential in non-conference win over injury-depleted ‘Niners

The Long Beach State women's soccer team dropped to 8-4-2 on the season after Wednesday's loss

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Second-half goal tames Tigers in Big West match-up

Long Beach State's women's soccer team defeats Pacific, 2-1

Sahar Haghdan

49ers shut out Aggies in conference opener, 1-0

Senior nets first goal of season to lead Long Beach State to victory

Senior nets first goal of season to lead Long Beach State to victory

LBSU on the road again

Long Beach State teams compete away from The Beach over the weekend

A weekend recap of women's volleyball, women's soccer, women's tennis and cross country action.

Water polo's 5th place tournament finish headlines Sports Picks

Also, women's soccer team starts four-game road trip 1-1

Men's water polo and women's soccer results from the weekend.

Kim Silos

Grit of LBSU soccer put to test

Women’s soccer team refused to lose game to Oregon.

A column about the end of Sunday's women's soccer game against the University of Oregon.

Sports Picks features soccer player of the week honor

Ex-49ers, Olympic gold medalists to make an appearance in Seal Beach.

Women's soccer news and the opportunity to meet Long Beach State alums who won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Lindsay Bullock

Late regulation goal helps ‘Niners tie, 3-3

Kim Silos sends game into overtime in 88th minute.

After an intense and fairly physical match-up, the Long Beach State 49ers tied the University of Oregon Ducks, 3-3, in double overtime Sunday afternoon at George Allen Field.

Kristen Kiefer

Women's soccer blanks BYU, 3-0

Sophomore midfielder Lindsay Bullock nets goal, assist in victory.

Long Beach State recorded its fourth shutout of the season Thursday at George Allen Field.

Baseball coach contract extension highlights Sports Picks

Also, women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's water polo and women's golf news.

Also, women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's water polo and women's golf news.

Hayley Bolt

Women's soccer drops first game of season

49ers lose to UNLV on controversial penalty kick call.

They had balls hit the post and sail over the crossbar, but the 49ers just couldn't get it in the back of the net. As dominant as Long Beach State looked on the stat sheet, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas took the match, 1-0, on a penalty kick goal from Rebels' midfielder Shannon Hughes.

Kristen Kiefer

Fourth time’s a charm

Senior 49ers gear up for one final run at NCAA tournament
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A recap of the women's soccer team's trip to Hawaii, and a look ahead to the rest of the season.

Kristen Kiefer

49ers tame Bulldogs, 4-0, in opener

LBSU's attack out-shoots Gonzaga, 22-2, in victory.

Sophomore forward Kristin Kiefer nets two goals as the defense shuts down Gonzaga.

Seniors focused on erasing past results

Women’s soccer team looking to turn regular season success into NCAA Tournament appearance.

A look at head coach Mauricio Ingrassia's seniors who want to focus on making it to the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament this season.

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