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From left to right, Women of Color Club leader Nicola Dadlani '25, girls' soccer alumnus and USWNT member Alyssa Thompson '23 and club leaders Eva Vaca '24 and Bronwyn Vance '24 stand together for a photo after Thompson's visit.

Alyssa Thompson ’23 speaks to students at Women of Color Club event

Kayla Graff, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024

Alyssa Thompson ’23, spoke about her soccer career at the Women of Color Club (WOCC) on Feb. 2. Thompson was the first overall pick in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft, and currently...

Senior midfielder Spencer Casmassima '24 advances the ball up the pitch in a playoff match against Millikan High School.

Boys’ soccer scores game-winning goal in final minutes to escape Millikan in CIF-SS quarterfinal

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
February 13, 2024

The hero on Tuesday night for the boys’ soccer team was not Nathan Casamassima ’24, again, but rather his twin brother Spencer Casamassima ’24 who extended the Wolverines’ playoff run when scored...

Midfielder Roen Beiley '25 and Nathan Casmassima '24 celebrate after winning the game in golden-goal overtime against Edison on Feb. 9.

Boys’ soccer prevails against Edison in overtime to advance to quarterfinals

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2024

The boys’ soccer team beat Edison High School 3-2 on the road Friday, in the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 1 playoffs. In a golden goal overtime, striker...

Striker Tyler Park '25 hits a celebration after scoring the team's third goal of the match. He was assisted by striker Theo Ottosson '25.

Defensive performance heads boys’ soccer 3-0 shutout of Notre Dame

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2024

In a show of strong defense and disciplined ball control, the boys’ soccer team picked up a 3-0 shutout victory against Notre Dame at home Jan. 17. With scoring efforts led by strikers Theo Ottosson...

Girls soccer team wins Mission League title

Jackson Mayer
February 8, 2023

The girls soccer team won their final game of the season against Chaminade 2-1 on Feb. 2, winning the Mission League title. The team finished the regular season with a league record of 8-1-1 and an overall...

Asher Rossen '23 fights for the ball in the Loyola match Jan. 13.

Boys soccer ties Loyola in first draw of the season

Jackson Mayer
January 18, 2023

The boys soccer team tied Loyola High School 0-0 on Jan. 13 in their first draw of the season. The team has gone 14 games undefeated (13-0-1) and sits in first place in Mission League (6-0-1). Midfielder...

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Attacker Josh Barnavon ’24 attempts a goal versus Palos Verdes High School in a preseason game Dec. 2. The school won versus Palos Verdes 3-0, its second win this season. The team’s first league game will be at home versus St. Francis on Dec. 14.

Boys Soccer hopes to win CIF for first time

Alexander Dinh
December 14, 2022

The boys soccer team began its season 3-0 in non-league play, defeating Palos Verdes High School 2-0, Calabasas High School 1-0 and Camarillo High School 4-1. The team plays its first league match at home...

Getting a Kick Out of It

Getting a Kick Out of It

Dylan Graff and Justin Tang
December 12, 2022

As JT Federman ’24 shifted onto the edge of his seat in Rugby Auditorium, he said he felt a creeping sense of anxiety fill the room. Students and faculty members alike had gathered during their lunch...

A photo illustration depicts Alyssa Thompson '23 as she runs on the field with the U.S. Women's National Team.

Captain America: Student by Day, Soccer Star by Night

Ella Yadegar
November 22, 2022

Alyssa Thompson '23 walked out beside her U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) teammates at Wembley Stadium under beaming lights and the chants of 77,000 attendees. Preparing to take on England in the match,...

Alyssa Thompson ’23 called up to the United States Women's National Team

Alyssa Thompson ’23 called up to the United States Women’s National Team

Alexander Dinh
October 5, 2022

Alyssa Thompson ’23 was called up to the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) for the upcoming international window on Sept. 29. Thompson among the USWNT will play friendly matches against...

Defender Dani Lynch ’23 runs across Ted Slavin Field during a home game against Bishop Alemany High School on Jan. 12, which the girls soccer team won 9-0. The team beat Chaminade High School at a game on Jan. 14 with a score of 4-1 and currently has a 5-1-4 overall record.

Girls soccer team reflects on current season

Charlie Seymour
January 19, 2022

The girls soccer team currently has a 5-1-4 overall record, winning games against Santa Ynez High School on Dec. 1, Downey High School on Dec. 15, Santiago Corona High School on Dec. 18, Alemany High...

Boys soccer splits contests between Loyola High School and St. Francis High School

Justin Goldstein
April 22, 2021

The boys soccer team lost to Loyola High School 0-2 at Ted Slavin Field on Monday, and then defeated St. Francis High School 2-1 the following Wednesday. These contests made the squad’s Mission League...

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