Former Florida women’s soccer head coach Becky Burleigh had no plans of pursuing a professional coaching position. In April, the iconic soccer coach hung up her whistle for what she thought would be the last time. But after nearly four months of retirement, Burleigh is back at the helm. On …
Read More »Florida Soccer Closes Season With a Loss to Auburn in the NCAA Tournament
The Round 0f 16 in the NCAA Tournament seems to be Florida’s downfall in soccer in recent history. Last season, the Gators lost to Duke at this stage of the postseason and unfortunately on Sunday, they failed to make it to the quarterfinals again. This time they lost to a familiar foe, SEC …
Read More »NCAA Soccer Tournament: Florida Defeats Wisconsin to get to the Round of 16
Click above to see story about Gator soccer beating Wisconsin 3-2 in overtime at home Friday night to move to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Florida will host Auburn on Sunday in its next match up. Brooke Sharp made the game winning goal for the Gators in …
Read More »Gator Soccer Rides Second-Half Goals to First Round Win Over FGCU
For the Florida soccer team it wasn’t the third time that was the charm. Nor the fourth. Nor the fifth. It was Florida’s 15th shot of the game that finally broke the deadlock in their NCAA Tournament first round match-up against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. The goal, via Meggie Dougherty …
Read More »Florida Wins the 2016 SEC Soccer Tournament
In a match as thrilling as any other this season, the Gator soccer team claimed the SEC Tournament title over Arkansas Sunday night 2-1. The game went to overtime after both teams scored one goal a piece in regulation. It was senior Brooke Sharp for the Gators that was able …
Read More »Florida Soccer Takes on Missouri to Close the Regular Season
The Florida Gator soccer team will play its last regular season game Thursday night against the Missouri Tigers in Columbia, Missouri. Florida is fresh off of celebrating Senior Day before last Sunday’s match against Mississippi State. The game was a great defensive battle that included fantastic saves from both goalkeepers. …
Read More »Gator Soccer Defeats Miss. State on Senior Day
The stage was set. The stands were packed for the senior day festivities, as eight Florida seniors were appearing in their last regular-season home game. It was a beautiful fall afternoon, with the temperature hovering around a comfy 73 degrees, and not a cloud in the sky. The only thing …
Read More »Gator Soccer Dominates in Win Over Alabama
The Florida Gator soccer team came out with a bang in their home match against Alabama on Thursday night. The Gators defeated the Crimson Tide 6-0 in front of a stadium full of Florida fans. This win was a great way to bounce back after a disappointing loss to South …
Read More »Jordan’s Two Goals Lead Gators Soccer to Win Over Ole Miss
Savannah Jordan scored her 11th and 12th goals of the season to propel the Florida soccer team to a 3-0 road win over Ole Miss on Sunday. The win marks Florida’s fourth consecutive SEC win, and its third clean sheet in four games. The result moves the Gators to 10-3 overall …
Read More »Gators Soccer Defeats Georgia; Wins Third Straight
After a shutout loss to Auburn to open their home SEC schedule, the Gator soccer team have bounced in a winning way, grabbing their third straight victory in a 3-1 win over Georgia. The win moves the No. 16 Gators to 9-3 overall and 4-2 in the SEC, while Georgia falls …
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