Defensive Honor for Walls
Chloe Walls, a redshirt sophomore who guards the goal for the University of San Diego Toreros, was selected as the West Coast Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending August 17, 2026. The accolade follows her decisive contributions in a recent match that ended in a 0‑0 draw with Cal State Fullerton.
During that contest she turned away four shots, including a penalty kick in the 41st minute, preserving a clean sheet for the Toreros. Her composure under pressure helped the team maintain its defensive integrity throughout the game.
A Record Streak Continues
The draw extended USD’s unbeaten run in non‑conference play to eleven games, a streak that began in 2024 and has kept the Toreros among the most consistent squads early in the season. The result also marked Walls’s second conference weekly defensive award, having previously earned the same honor in August 2025.
A Milestone in Toreros History
Amanda Anders was the last Torero to receive a weekly offensive award, capturing Offensive Player of the Week on September 8, 2025. Walls follows in her footsteps as the first defender to be highlighted since then, underscoring a renewed emphasis on defensive excellence within the program.
Looking Ahead to UCLA
The Toreros will next test their mettle against the UCLA Bruins on August 20 at Wallis Annenberg Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The match promises a showdown between two of the region’s most competitive programs and offers a chance for USD to continue its unbeaten streak.
Beyond the upcoming clash, Walls’s recognition serves as a showcase for the defensive solidity that has become a hallmark of the Toreros this season, and fans will be eager to see how the team builds on this momentum.