Best college cup game I've ever seen, bar none. It was open, with intelligent play, high soccer IQ, two teams trying to possess to generate chances, etc. The best team won. But the beginning of the second half reminded me of why Stanford has also lost multiple finals in the past. UCLA came up against a team that took the ball from them. And they were exposed in the back, not because of lack of talent or speed as others are so adamant to point out, but because the risk of playing the way they do is to be caught in open space. Stanford was the better team, but UCLA fought their way back, and that is why this is the beautiful game. It's unpredictable and honest. I'm glad that in the age of technology and when everyone in the country has instant access to this game, the game was one of pure beauty and excitement. If the younger generations follow this style of play, the future is bright.
Agree 100%. Great game with fantastic players and coaches and extremely attractive soccer being played by both sides.
It was a shining example of what I hope the future of college soccer can be.