Washington Women's Soccer Faces UCLA in Key Matchup

UCLA, guided by first-year head coach Gof Boyoko, is tied for the top position in the Big Ten standings at 7-1-0. The Bruins are currently on a six-match winning streak, following a 2-1 victory over Illinois last Sunday. Forwards Oruha Hayashi and Kara Croone lead the Bruins in scoring, each with six goals, while midfielder Grace Shank has contributed seven assists.

Washington holds a 5-26-2 record in the all-time series against UCLA. Last season, the Huskies snapped a 10-match losing streak to the Bruins with a 1-0 victory in Seattle, marking their first win over UCLA since 2015. However, Washington has not triumphed in Los Angeles since 2010.

In their last encounter on October 4, 2025, the Huskies defeated the fourth-ranked Bruins, with a resilient defensive effort holding UCLA to just five shots. Washington goalkeeper Tanner Ijams made three crucial saves to secure her fifth clean sheet of the season.

Washington has performed impressively against ranked opponents, boasting a 7-2-2 record since the beginning of the 2025 season. The Huskies are coming off two clean sheets in their opening conference matches and have showcased a strong defense, with Tanner Ijams achieving the third most career clean sheets at Washington, currently standing at 19.

Despite their success, the Huskies dropped one spot to No. 14 in this week’s IWSOC/United Soccer Coaches Poll after their recent victories. The team has established itself as a formidable contender, with key players like Alex Buck and Jadyn Holdenried demonstrating impressive scoring capabilities and consistency.

Washington enters the match looking to continue its successful season after winning both the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles last year, establishing the program as a strong competitor in college soccer. Fans can follow the action on GoHuskies.com for live coverage.