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Penta.

I remember in the build up to the 98 and 02 world cups that's the only word I would hear family and friends saying. They wanted to see Brasil take home that fifth championship. When it happened in 02 we couldn't wait to get that jersey with the 5th star above the crest. Now the NCAA Mens tournament has got underway and once again the only word I am thinking of is penta. Sure our jerseys look nice with the two stars on each side of the adidas logo, but I want to see how they fit that fifth one on there. I want Salcedo to make me look like a fool for ever doubting him. We are already pass the first two rounds thanks to a goal by Chandler Hoffman against Sacramento State and now face UCSB. This will be a rematch on the 2006 final in which UCSB edged us out for the championship. I am sure the seniors who played in that game will be extra motivated to avenge that loss. This should be a great match. The game will be played at Drake this Sunday, anyone in the area should definitely make plans to check it out. I want the penta.

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The US men national team is one again stepping closer to qualifying for the 2010 World Cup and once again former Bruins are playing a significant role. The team is captained by former Bruin Carlos Bocanegra. The team came away with an important point in El Salvador after another former Bruin Frankie Hejduk tied it up late. Congrats and thanks for continuing to make us pround guys. Let's keep it up against Trinidad & Tobago this week...

Although most the posts here are mostly about basketball and football I am very passionate about soccer. You may not know it, but UCLA has the best soccer program in the country. We have won 4 national championships and continue to contend for the championship every year. We have developed some of the most recognized names in American soccer such as Cobi Jones, Frankie Hejduk and Benny Feilhaber. We have produced more #1 picks for the SuperDraft and had more players selected for MLS teams than any other school. The roster of MLS and USL teams have Bruins spotted all across them. Today in the MLS SuperDraft we continued this tradition of being the best university for developing American soccer talent as three Bruins were selected.

Pick #1 Chance Myers D (pictured at top), selected by Kansas City Wizards.

Pick #3 Anthony Beltran M/D, selected by Real Salt Lake

Pick #30 Mike Zaher D, selected by Toronto F.C.

Chance Myers' stock had skyrocketed after his impressive week at the MLS combine. It will be interesting to see how Kansas City uses Myers. If you have seen any of our games this last year you know he has great quickness and could be used in the mid field as well. He reminds many people of another famous Bruin, Frankie Hejduk.

Tony Beltran was a starter for the U-20 US team and had a strong showing in last years U-20 World Cup. He will make an instant impact for Real Salt Lake

Mike Zaher is a solid player who is underrated. He is going into a good situation in Toronto, a club that has great fan support.

All three were all Pac-10 last season.

Congrats and good luck in MLS.