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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

From overseas to La Mirada

From overseas to La Mirada
International student-athletes continue to play a significant role in Biola University’s community , influencing both how the team recruits and how it functions on and off the field.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer • February 2, 2026

SCOUTING TALENT OVERSEAS Identifying international talent requires extensive evaluation and strong global connections, head soccer coach for the men’s team, Joey O'Keefe, gives insight to what goes on when recruiting international athletes.  “We watch countless hours of full game film, season...

Uncle Dan, the man

Daniel O’Keefe “Uncle Dan” in front of Biola’s soccer field
From 2012 to 2024, Uncle Dan is holding down the stands for men’s soccer at Biola.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer • October 5, 2024

In 2012, Joey O’Keefe was a freshman on the men’s soccer team. His uncle, Daniel O’Keefe, was the one family member who regularly made it to his games. Known to Joey O’Keefe as Uncle Dan, the Biola fans and students also know him as “Uncle Dan,” because he is a man with a story behind the...

Scorching seniors dominate soccer’s Senior Night

Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn leaps into the air to block the ball.
Eagles celebrate Senior Night against Hawaii Pacific.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor • November 1, 2022

Biola University's men’s soccer team defeated Hawaii Pacific 4-0 at Al Barbour Field on Monday night. Before the match, nine senior soccer players were honored as a homage to senior night. Kristian Colaci, Aidan Hill, Oscar Rubalcava, Mortiz Reigel, Clement Michelet, Theo Leo Calve, Izaac Zausch, Haiko...