UCLA Bruins Men's Soccer: A New Era

The UCLA Bruins men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team representing the University of California at Los Angeles. The Bruins have a rich history, playing their home games at Frank Marshall Field of Drake Stadium from 1969 to 2017. The stadium itself is named after Elvin C. "Ducky" Drake, a long-time trainer and former student-athlete at UCLA. The team is ushering in a new era with a revamped roster.

New Additions to the Team

The team's recent additions include a diverse group of talented players, comprising graduate transfers, undergraduate transfers, and international signees. This influx of new talent aims to bolster the team's performance and competitiveness. The group of eight includes five Division I graduate transfers, two undergraduate transfers, and one European undergrad signee.

Kevin Box - Goalkeeper - Menlo Park, Calif.

Kevin Box, a goalkeeper from Menlo Park, California, brings experience and organizational skills to the Bruins. Coach Jorden notes, “Kevin is an experienced goalkeeper with good organizational qualities."

Tommy Brown - Defender

Tommy Brown, a transfer from Wisconsin, brings a wealth of experience to the Bruins' defense. Brown totaled 48 appearances and 42 starts across three seasons at Wisconsin. In 2024, Brown made 11 appearances and five starts for the Badgers. In 2023, Brown started in all 16 games he played, playing 90 minutes in all but three. He was a key member of a Wisconsin defense that collected seven shutouts and was named to TopDrawerSoccer’s National Team of the Week after a shutout of No. 2 Kentucky. As a freshman in 2022, Brown played every minute of the season, scoring his first career goal against Maryland on Oct.

Ander Marticorena

Ander Marticorena brings a strong football background from his club in Spain. Coach Jorden on Ander Marticorena - “Ander has a very good background and pedigree of football coming from his club in Spain."

Schinieder Mimy - Defender - North Miami, Fla.

Schinieder Mimy, a defender from North Miami, Florida, adds depth to the Bruins' backline.

Oliver Roche

Oliver Roche is expected to contribute with his ability to stretch the field and press defensively. Coach Jorden on Oliver Roche - “Oliver has the ability to stretch the field and get on the end of plays, as well as great pressing defensive capabilities."

Sean Sent - Midfielder - Bellevue, Wash.

Sean Sent, a midfielder from Bellevue, Washington, has impressed with his composure and experience. Coach Jorden on Sean Sent - “This spring he displayed great calm and experience in our system and style of play."

Former Players

The UCLA Bruins men's soccer program has a history of producing talented players, many of whom have gone on to achieve success at the professional and international levels. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. This list of former players includes those who received international caps, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals, or who made significant contributions to the sport after they left.

Program History

The UCLA Bruins men's soccer program has a storied history, marked by both success and challenges.

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Coaching Changes and Controversies

In March 2019, head coach Jorge Salcedo was implicated in a college admissions scandal and placed on leave. Reports indicated that Salcedo was among those involved in the "biggest college admissions scam ever," with allegations of accepting bribes to facilitate the admission of students. Wiretaps revealed concerns about the potential implications of the bribery scam. Salcedo subsequently resigned from his position in March 2019.

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