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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Freshman Arianna Brothers runs with the ball down the field on Oct. 8, 2023 at Texas game against Iowa State.

How Texas soccer’s Arianna Brothers’ family, teammates helped her overcome challenges

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

When Texas soccer player Arianna Brothers was only five years old, her father showed her and her sister various YouTube videos showcasing the top soccer programs in the nation. Now she can say she plays...

Junior forward Holly Ward throws an autographed soccer ball to children in the stands on October 8, 2023.

How coaching became key for Holly Ward’s development

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter March 29, 2024

When Holly Ward reached the highest level of youth soccer for girls at the Vancouver Whitecaps she was asked to assist head coaches in younger age groups.  “When you're playing at the (Vancouver)...

Junior midfielder Jilly Shimkin runs away from her opponent on Oct. 8, 2023. Shimkin played 64 minutes in this game against Iowa State University, which they won 2-1.

Shimkin sisters look forward to finally playing together

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Junior midfielder Jilly Shimkin and her sister Chloe have never shared the field as teammates. However, with Jilly returning for her senior year and Chloe announcing her commitment to Texas soccer, the...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo plays against West Virginia University on Sept. 28, 2023.

Texas soccer finds its identity heading into the Big 12 tournament

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

Texas soccer is rapidly preparing for its Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal matchup against West Virginia on Monday. Texas won the tournament in back-to-back years in 2006 and 2007, but in the last two years,...

Soccer player Charlotte Bluemel thrives on the Forty Acres despite lack of high school soccer in Germany

Soccer player Charlotte Bluemel thrives on the Forty Acres despite lack of high school soccer in Germany

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 12, 2023

Texas soccer’s junior defender Charlotte Bluemel’s transition from Germany to Austin was as seamless as possible, thanks to the development system she grew up with. While it varies from country...

The Texan Recap: a New LGBTQ+ Historical Marker, the Talk Time Project

Alistair Manliguez and Jack Lewellyn October 1, 2023

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio producer Alistair Manliguez chats about approval for a new LGBTQ+ historical marker in Austin. Plus, hear about UT's Talk Time program for non-native English...

The Texan Recap: a New Medical AI, “The Godmother of Mariachi”

Alistair Manliguez and Jack Lewellyn September 24, 2023

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio producer Alistair Manliguez chats about a new AI created by UT researchers that can diagnose osteoarthritis. Plus, hear about "The Godmother of Mariachi," Belle...

Big 12 soccer preview: No. 1 BYU set to take control of conference

Big 12 soccer preview: No. 1 BYU set to take control of conference

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

After losing to unranked LSU earlier in late August, Texas soccer won its next four matches, scoring 24 goals and conceding zero. They ended the preseason with a 0-0 tie against then-No. 23 Gonzaga and...

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