Sophia Hills, the Portland Pilots' seasoned net‑minder, has been named to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Goalkeepers to Watch List, highlighting a season that placed her among the nation’s most reliable keepers.
Milestones on the Field
In the 2025 campaign she posted a goals‑against average of .595, the lowest in the West Coast Conference, and a .838 save percentage that ranks 32nd nationally, while her 10 shutouts underscored her impact.
The Pilots closed the regular conference slate with a 7‑1‑3 record, the best league finish since 2013, and finished the season overall at 10‑3‑6, marking the program’s third 10‑plus win season in four years.
That performance lifted the team’s winning percentage to .682, the highest since 2013, and set the stage for a high‑profile exhibition against the Oregon Ducks on August 5 at 6 p.m., followed by a road opener against the Washington Huskies on August 12 at 7 p.m.