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Uncover the stories of alumni whose remarkable achievements on the field, court, and track have not only captivated audiences but also inspired generations with their unparalleled athleticism, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence!
Navigate here to Margueritte Aozasa '12

Sixth women's UCLA soccer coach; first rookie head coach and first woman of color winner, NCAA Division I Women's Soccer championship

Photo Credit: UCLA Newsroom

Dennis Awtrey
Navigate here to Dennis Awtrey ’70

Former professional basketball player, Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trailblazers

Mehdi Ballouchy ’07, f
Navigate here to Mehdi Ballouchy ’07

Former professional soccer player, New York City FC Academy, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, San Jose Earthquakes, New York Red Bulls, SCC Mohammedia, Real Salt Lake, and Colorado Rapids; coach, New York City FC Academy; player of the month, NYCFC Etihad Player of the Month

Bryan Barker ’86
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Former professional football player, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins; former pro bowler, NFL Pro Bowl (1997)

Navigate here to John Boccabella ‘63

Former professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, and San Francisco Giants

Bruce Bochte ’72,
Navigate here to Bruce Bochte ’72

Former professional baseball player and all-star, California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, Salt Lake City Angels

Paul Bravo ’93
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Former head coach, Oakland Roots SC; former professional soccer player and all-star, Colorado Rapids; former professional soccer player, U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, San Francisco Bay Blackhawks and San Jose Clash; former assistant coach and director of soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy; technical director, Colorado Rapids

Joe Cannon ’98,
Navigate here to Joe Cannon ’98

Former professional soccer player, Vancouver Whitecaps, Colorado Rapids, San Diego Flash, San Jose Earthquakes, France Ligue 1, U.S. men’s national soccer team; two-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award winner; color commentator, San Jose Earthquakes 

Navigate here to Mike Carey ’71

Former analyst, CBS Sports and NFL Network; former NFL Official; first African-American Superbowl Referee (2008); recipient, best referee award, NFL; former senior referee (one of the two at the time of his retirement), NFL; chairman of the board, SnowSports Industries America; Chief Financial Officer, Serius Innovation

Brandi Chastain ’91
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Former professional soccer player, FC Gold Pride, Shiroki FC, San Jose Cyber Rays, Women’s United Soccer Association, California Storm, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team; two-time Olympic gold medalist; Olympic silver medalist; two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup gold medalist ; author, “It’s Not About the Bra”; broadcaster, ABC/ESPN; member, National Soccer Hall of Fame, Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame; All-Time Best XI , USWNT; varsity head coach, Bellarmine College Preparatory; color commentator, NBC Sports, ABC/ESPN; studio commentator, 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup; co-founder, NWSL expansion team BayFC

Anthony Chimienti ’01,
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Former professional soccer player, Sacramento Knights, U.S. Men’s Beach Soccer National Team

Navigate here to Ryan Cochrane ’05

Former professional soccer player, Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes, New England Revolution, San Antonio Scorpions, and United States National Soccer Team (for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship)

Navigate here to Doug Cosbie ’79

Former professional football player, Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos; three-time pro bowler, Dallas Cowboys; head coach, Bergamo Lions (Italian Football League); Inductee, San Jose Sports Hall of Fame

Navigate here to Steve Cronin ’05

Former professional soccer player, Portland Timbers, Los Angeles Galaxy, D.C. United, and Under-20 National Team

Kelly Crowley
Navigate here to Kelly Crowley ’99

Two-time Paralympic swimming Gold medalist; 17-time Disability Swimming Champion; ParaCycling Bronze medalist; Time Trial World Champion for ParaCycling; Individual Road Race Bronze medalist for ParaCycling; two-time 2nd place UCI ParaCycling World Cup winner; coach, USA Swimming; founder, Victory Sport Project

Navigate here to Janet Culp ’04

Member, 2008 Olympic U.S. synchronized swimming team

Navigate here to Marian (Dalmy) Dougherty ’07

Former professional soccer player, Chicago Red Stars, Magic Jack, Portland Thorns FC, and U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team

Eric Denton ’00
Navigate here to Eric Denton ’00

Former professional soccer player, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, San Jose Earthquakes, and D.C. United

Bill Duffy
Navigate here to Bill Duffy ’82

Former professional sports agent; top twenty most influential minorities in sports, “Sports Illustrated”; former NBA basketball player, Denver Nuggets 

Navigate here to Matt Hatzke ’07

Former professional soccer player, Los Angeles Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes

Navigate here to Sofia Huerta ’15

Professional soccer player, OL Reign, ranked second in 2022, Adelaide United, Sydney FC, Houston Dash, Chicago Red Stars, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Mexican National Team (first woman to play both for and against the U.S. and Mexican national teams) 

Navigate here to Julie (Johnston) Ertz ’14

Professional soccer player, Angel City FC, Chicago Red Stars, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team; two-time World Cup gold medalist; 2016 Women’s Soccer Olympic team; women’s world cup all-star team, FIFA; recipient, U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year award; Olympic winner, bronze 2010 Tokyo Olympics; Named to USWNT for 2023 World Cup