UCSD Women’s Club Soccer traveled to their first away game of winter quarter against USC this past Saturday. The first half of the game started slow with the Tritons having to quickly adjust to the small field at USC’s facility. The Tritons had a couple good opportunities and solid chances to take the lead, but were unlucky on finding the back of the net. Sadly, the first half ended with a 1-0 lead to the Trojans after an unfortunate foul called in the box. Starting the second half strong, the Tritons came out with a new energy and a new 4-3-3 formation, with center backs Julia Hagedorn and Isabella Hoyuela holding down the back line. The Tritons found the back of the net in the first 7 minutes of the half all thanks to CB Julia Hagedorn’s finish from Jada Romero’s corner. With the score tied at 1-1,  the Tritons were starting to find their groove. Forwards Suhana Singh and Mia Fava were pressing the back line, allowing for the Tritons to gain momentum going forward. Off of a long ball behind the Trojan back line, Mia Fava got on the end of the pass and took the ball down the line, crossing it into the box for Jada Romero to finish—putting the Tritons up a 2-1 lead. However, the lead was short lived after the Trojans tied the game off of a counter attack just a couple minutes after Jada’s goal. The last 5 minutes of the half was a battle from both teams to try and get the win. The Tritons had a glimpse of hope in the last play of the game when center forward Mia Fava got the ball in the middle of the field, dribbled past a couple players and ripped a shot from 30 yards out…hitting the crossbar. Despite the slow start, the Tritons were able to come out with a 2-2 tie.