Milka Soko is an active photojournalist and sports photographer who works most notably for The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, Calif., and Southern California News Group outlets like the San Bernardino Sun and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario, Calif.

Known for capturing high-stakes action and raw emotional energy on the field, Soko extensively documents the region's vibrant sports scene, ranging from amateur and collegiate rivalries to professional league coverage. Her soccer portfolio is particularly distinct, capturing split-second game-winners, intense defensive battles, and the dramatic post-goal celebrations from the SoCal Premier League's Raul Briones Cup and Brent Freeman Cup finals.

Beyond soccer, Soko’s versatile lens covers everything from local high school football rivalries and Little League tournaments to community and cultural events across SoCal's Inland area region.

To see more of Soko’s work, see their Instagram HERE

written by Dennis Pope
photos by Milka Soko Freund