UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school.

Last season, the Bruins entered Big Ten play without a win.
This time, they’re looking to enter it undefeated.
No. 12 UCLA men’s soccer (2-0-2) faces Omaha (2-0-2) at Wallis Annenberg Stadium on Sunday in its final tuneup before Big Ten play.

Finding its stride early in the season can set a team up for success.
And with Big Ten play quickly approaching, the Bruins are continuing to stay on rhythm.

This post was updated Aug. 30 at 10:44 p.m.
Momentum can shift in the blink of an eye.
And during the Bruins’ most recent matchup, it did just that.

Clutch-time performance can make or break a season.
And in their first two games of the season, the Bruins have shown they’re capable of it.
UCLA men’s soccer (1-0-1) tied 1-1 with Cal State Bakersfield (1-0-1) after two second-half goals found the back of the net Monday in the team’s home opener at Wallis Annenberg Stadium.

Good things come to those who wait.
But the Bruins did not want to waste any time.
UCLA men’s soccer (1-0) took down No. 11 Virginia (0-1) 2-1 on Thursday, opening the season with an upset-victory at Klöckner Stadium.

As UCLA football enters its first year under coach Bob Chesney and third season in the Big Ten, Daily Bruin Sports will preview the personnel of the Bruins’ position groups and predict their 2026 outlook prior to the season’s opening game Sept.

Setting the tone for a season starts in the first game.
For the Bruins, that test will come against a challenging opponent.
UCLA men’s soccer will travel to No.

In 2024, UCLA Athletics left the Pac-12 after 96 years of competition.
Most programs moved to the Big Ten, with some sports that did not compete in the new conference playing in the MPSF.

This post was updated Aug. 12 at 11:28 p.m.
UCLA men’s soccer is set to kick off its 2026 season, with exhibition play starting Friday and the official regular season beginning Aug.