Thursday College Soccer Update: UCLA, Long Beach State & More
Briefly:
*UCLA playmaker Kyle Nakazawa of Palos Verdes Estates was named a Soccer America magazine first team pre-season All-American
Recently named to the Hermann Trophy watch list, last year's team MVP has started every game of his collegiate career (45 starts) while notching seven goals and 15 assists. Last year he led UCLA in assists with seven.
The Bruins open their season with a 7 p.m. game Friday at Home Depot Center against Maryland live on Fox Soccer Channel. Parking is free for the game.
*Long Beach State downed Hawaii 4-3 in overtime Wednesday and moved to 2-0 in the young season.
South Bay JC college scores are here.
*At 4:30 p.m. today the Cal State Dominguez Hills women play at 4:30 p.m. against Grand Canyon followed by the men from both schools at 7 p.m. in the Track & Field Stadium at Home Depot Center.
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