UCLA’s NCAA-Winning Coach Cori Close Has Close Ties to UC Santa Barbara
Former Gaucho point guard and coaching assistant brings historic victory to the Bruins.
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Santa Barbara Soccer Fans Win World Cup Tickets on ‘Golden Call’
Jacob Lauderdale, a soccer fan born and raised in Santa Barbara, was surprised with free pitchside access tickets in a Verizon video chat giveaway with U.S. soccer star Gisele Thompson.
Qatar National Soccer Team to Set Up World Cup Camp in Santa Barbara
“The Maroons” will be the second FIFA World Cup 2025 team to stay on the Central Coast to train for the tournament.
Austrian National Soccer Team to Stay in Goleta for World Cup
The team will stay at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara and train at UCSB’s Harder Stadium in June
Dos Pueblos Student Athlete Levels the Playing Field
High school junior Johnny Duffy collects sports gear to distribute to youth in need.
Goleta to Serve as Host City for World Cup Team in Summer 2026
The team will stay at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara and practice at UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium
