BYYU soccer: Jennifer Rockwood opens final season at No. 9 UCLA

Key Points:

• BYU soccer head coach Jen Rockwood, the only coach in program history, has amassed 475 wins since 1995 and led the team to multiple victories over top-ranked UCLA, including three of the last four matchups.
• The No. 19 BYU team, led by senior Ellie Walbruch who scored in all three recent wins against UCLA, will open the season against No. 9 UCLA on Wednesday, featuring a veteran lineup with experience from last year’s Big 12 championship and NCAA Tournament run.
• Rockwood announced her retirement effective at the end of the season, with her final schedule including four challenging Big Ten opponents, beginning with UCLA, Wisconsin, USC, and Minnesota.
• Reflecting on her final season, Rockwood expressed a desire to enjoy coaching more and live in the moment, acknowledging the pressures and high expectations that come with leading a successful program.
• BYU hopes to draw strong fan support in Southern California for the season opener against UCLA, continuing the program’s rise to national prominence under Rockwood’s leadership.