Sideline: Shula Bowl celebration, Dolphins disappointment, and women’s pro soccer

Nicolette Esper, Sabrina Lozano, Esteban Rodriguez, Samantha Gutierrez, Julien Lescano and Giana Agostinho

September 15, 2025

The FIU Panthers claim the Shula Bowl after a fantastic performance against long-time rivals Florida Atlantic Univeristy. The Dolphins lose to the New England Patriots in front of home fans. Fort Lauderdale United Women’s Football Team beats Dallas Trinity FC at home in Davie.

These stories and more on The Sideline.

Nicolette Esper

Nicolette Esper is a fourth-year, first-generation college student studying digital broadcasting with a focus on sports journalism. With a passion for sports, Nicolette aspires to work in the sports media field with hopes of becoming a sports broadcaster.

Sabrina Lozano

Sabrina Lozano is a Digital Communications in Media student at Florida International University, specializing in digital journalism and media with a focus on sports. She is passionate about storytelling and aspires to share compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire her audience.

Esteban Rodriguez

Esteban Rodriguez is a Senior majoring in TV/Broadcast media. He is a producer for Caplin News and the creator of FIU's Sports show, Sideline. He hopes to pursue this path of producing for sports or general news.

Samantha Gutierrez

Samantha Gutierrez is a student journalist majoring in Digital Communication and Media. As a bilingual reporter, she enjoys covering stories about her diverse Miami community. With a strong passion for broadcasting, she aspires to pursue a career as a multimedia journalist in South Florida.

Julien Lescano

Julien Lescano is a junior majoring in digital communications and multimedia broadcasting. Born and raised in Miami, Julien has had a fond love for the world of broadcasting since he started high school, and hopes to pursue a career in political/sports journalism. He is also a lifelong soccer fan.

Giana Agostinho

Giana Agostinho is a trilingual student at Florida International University, majoring in Digital Communications and Media with a focus on broadcasting. She aspires to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, specifically within the sports industry, hoping to amplify athletes' stories and create engaging content for fans.