Traci Arkenberg (2008) - Hall of Fame

Traci Arkenberg

Induction:
2008

The first-ever women's soccer inductee, Traci Arkenberg was also the first player to receive a full scholarship in women's soccer soon after UCLA added it as a varsity sport in 1993. She starred at forward for the Bruins from 1994-97, setting almost every season and career record in her four years. As a freshman, she ranked eighth nationally in game-winning goals. Her individual accomplishments include: scoring an amazing 78 goals in 78 games, earning first team all-conference acclaim in 1995, '96, and '97; first team All-Far West selection in '96 and '97; first team All-American in '97; and 1997 Conference Player of the Year. By the time she finished her UCLA career, Arkenberg owned 14 school soccer records, including points, goals, assists, game-winning goals, game-winning assists and shots on goal. Her single-season scoring record of 52 points lasted until the 2007 season. Arkenberg was instrumental in leading the UCLA program to its first two NCAA Tournament berths as well as capturing UCLA's first conference title in 1997. During her four years, UCLA's record was an impressive 44-4-3 when she scored at least one goal in a game.