Soccer

February 12

NGWSD: Dakota Beckett’s unquestionable soccer dream

From the minute she dove into the net at eight years old, UBC’s fourth-year goalkeeper Dakota Beckett knew she wanted a life in soccer.

Sofia Campanholo with photos by Saumya Kamra

The UBC men's soccer team is huddled around a black and white banner that says "U Sports men's soccer championship 2024" in English and French. The players are in white jersey kits and the goalkeepers are in red. Support staff are wearing navy blue jackets and every individual has a gold medal around their neck and a black championship hat.

November 13, 2024

Thunderbirds bring home 14th men's soccer national title

Over the weekend, the UBC men's soccer team earned another national championship title after defeating the University of New Brunswick Reds, the McGill University Redbirds and the Université de Montréal Carabins.

Annaliese Gumboc

The UBC women's soccer team, clad in navy blue jersey kits, stand in two lines in front of the goalie net on an outdoor soccer field. They are holding a black and white banner that says "U Sports women's soccer 2024 Champions" in English and French and have gold medals around each of their necks.

November 13, 2024

Women's soccer wins ninth national title with perfect season

Over the weekend, the T-Birds became back-to-back national champions after defeating the Dalhousie University Tigers, Cape Breton University Capers and l’Université Laval Rouge et Or in Halifax.

Maia Cesario

The UBC women's soccer team wearing blue jersey kits pose in front of a goalie net wearing red Canada West Championship hats and wearing gold medals with red lanyards. In the middle, they are holding the "2024-2025 Canada West" championship banner.

November 5, 2024

Women’s soccer soars past Spartans, Vikes for CW championship

Over the weekend, UBC's women's soccer team claimed their 17th Canada West title, thanks to wins over Trinity Western University and the University of Victoria Vikes.

Annaliese Gumboc

A female soccer player in a white jersey kit wearing #24 chases after a mid-air soccer ball. Behind her and to the right is another female soccer player in a dark green jersey kit. The players are on an outdoor field and a soccer net is in the background.

October 29, 2024

Women's soccer dominates Pandas in CW quarter-final

The UBC women's soccer team all-stars powered their way to a 7–0 win against the University of Alberta Pandas in Canada West quarter-finals on Saturday.

Maia Cesario

Two soccer players clash in pursuit of the ball on a football field at night. The player on the left is in a blue jersey kit that says "HORNS" on the front and the player on the right is in a white jersey kit.

October 29, 2024

T-Birds win over Horns with penalties, reach Canada West final

On Friday, the men's soccer team took down the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns in the Canada West playoffs, thanks to two penalty kick goals from Chris Lee.

Sofia Campanholo with photos by Navya Chadha

A male soccer player in a navy blue jersey kit, with his back to the camera, is in the middle of a kick. He stands on a green outdoor pitch at night.

October 21, 2024

Men's soccer clinch home playoff spot with win over Cascades

On Friday night, the men's soccer team had a nail-biting game full of tension and momentum swings that ended with a 4–2 victory over the University of Fraser Valley Cascades.

Sofia Campanholo

A female soccer player in a white jersey kit and red cleats is running toward a soccer ball on an outdoor field at night. To the left is another player in a green jersey kit attempting to block the white jerseys-player. Another player in a white jersey kit stands off to the right on the field.

October 15, 2024

Taylor-Ryan, Whelan lead 'Birds to wins over UNBC

UBC's women's soccer dominated the UNBC Timberwolves 7–0 on Friday and Saturday thanks to hat trick performances by Jade Taylor-Ryan and Holly Whelan.

Maia Cesario

A female soccer player in a navy blue jersey kit protects the ball with from a female soccer player in a white jersey kit on a soccer pitch in front of almost empty stands. The players are both facing the right with the ball furthest from the player in the white kit.

October 4, 2024

Women’s soccer undefeated at mid-season, ranked first in Canada

Halfway through the season, the Thunderbirds are looking strong and poised to repeat as national champions.

Sophia Bertuzzi Samilski

A huddle of soccer players in blue jerseys centered on a soccer field with the dark background of nighttime.

October 3, 2024

Undefeated, men's soccer is reaching for another Canada West crown

At the midway point of the season, the 'Birds are looking sharp for their third consecutive conference title with a 7–0–2 record and standout offensive and defensive performances.

Sofia Campanholo

Two soccer players are running toward a soccer ball on a field at night. The player on the left is wearing a blue jersey kit and slightly behind the player on the right wearing a white jersey kit.

October 2, 2024

Thunderbirds put out Heat in Kelowna

On Saturday night, the men's soccer team faced the UBC Okanagan Heat and earned a 2–0 shutout, thanks to performances from Luke Norman and Bennett McKay.

Maia Cesario

A female soccer player with blonde hair wearing a blue jersey kit runs with the ball. A second female soccer player in a white jersey kit is closely beside, putting pressure on the attack.

September 24, 2024

'Birds stay undefeated with win over Cascades

The UBC women’s soccer team remain undefeated after Sunday's 3–0 win over the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades at Thunderbird Stadium.

Maia Cesario with photos by Navya Chadha

A Black soccer player in a navy blue jersey kit passes a soccer ball toward the camera on a stadium soccer field. Behind her is another player in a navy blue jersey kit and two players in a white jersey kit running after the ball.

September 17, 2024

Women's soccer triumphant in 1–0 victory against WolfPack

On a sunny Sunday afternoon at Thunderbird Stadium, UBC's women’s soccer team continued their four game winning streak, defending their title as U Sports champions, with a 1–0 win over the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack.

Rhea Krishna with photos by Zoe Wagner

A soccer player in a white kit on the left and a player in a blue kit on the right both are in the middle of the frame, with the soccer ball above their heads. Both are tilted to try to head the ball.

September 17, 2024

With four goals, T-Birds defeat Golden Bears and remain unbeaten

UBC's men's soccer team extended their winning streak over the weekend, with a 4–2 victory over the University of Alberta at Thunderbird Stadium.

Sofia Campanholo with photos by Navya Chadha

A UBC player in their blue jersey jumping on the back of another UBC player after a goal was scored.

September 11, 2024

Thunderbirds win 4–1 in astonishing game against UFV Cascades

On Saturday night, UBC's men's soccer team dominated against the University of Fraser Valley Cascades for a 4–1 victory.

Sofia Campanholo with photos by Saumya Kamra

A UBC player in their white jerseys chase the ball on an outside field.

September 9, 2024

Men's soccer ties Spartans on Friday night

The top-ranked 'Birds settled for a 1–1 tie against the Trinity Western University Spartans at Ken Woods field.

Lauren Kasowski with photos by Micah Sébastien Zhang

November 8, 2023

Women’s soccer gets Canada West silver after sudden death loss to Trinity Western

Last weekend, UBC had a 3–1 win over the University of Saskatchewan Huskies but lost to TWU in a 6–5 penalty shootout.

Annaliese Gumboc

November 1, 2023

‘Birds are conference-finals bound in men’s soccer

After beating the University of Calgary Dinos in quarter-finals and the University of Golden Bears in semis, the Thunderbirds will now defend their Canada West championship.

Renée Rochefort

November 1, 2023

Women’s soccer dominates Regina in lopsided Canada West quarter-final matchup

On Saturday, the Thunderbirds moved one step closer to another conference championship title, defeating the Regina Cougars 4–0 at Thunderbird Stadium.

Annaliese Gumboc

October 17, 2023

Women win, men lose at soccer's Thunderstruck

Women's soccer improved to 12–1 with a 3–0 victory over the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack while the men's soccer team dropped their first game of the season with a 1–0 loss to the same team.

Lauren Kasowski

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