The University of Portland’s women’s soccer program revealed its 2026 fall schedule on Thursday, a 17‑match lineup that mixes early‑season road trips with the first ever West Coast Conference tournament.
A demanding non‑conference opening
The campaign begins with an exhibition against the Oregon Ducks on August 5, 2026, before a six‑game road stretch that includes a clash with the Washington Huskies on August 12. The Huskies arrive after a 15‑3‑7 season that culminated in a Big Ten tournament title and an Elite Eight appearance.
Two weeks later the Pilots travel to Utah to face the Utah State Aggies on August 20 and then meet Utah Tech on August 23. Portland recorded a 2‑1 victory over Utah State last season, and the Aggies finished 10‑6‑7 a year ago, capturing the Mountain West Tournament crown.
The schedule also features a showdown with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on August 29. Wake Forest advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with an 11‑5‑4 record and a 4‑3‑3 mark in ACC play.
Early September tests
Portland will host Long Beach State on September 3 and visit Cal State Fullerton on September 6. The Pilots posted a 2‑1 win over Long Beach State last year but fell 1‑0 to Cal State Fullerton.
A September 10 home match against Portland State and a September 13 road game at Oregon State follow, the latter marking Oregon State’s return to the Pac‑12 after a 2‑12‑5 season.
Conference debut and WCC rivals
The Pilots open West Coast Conference play against Pepperdine on September 26. The Waves, reigning WCC champions, finished 11‑7‑2 and earned an NCAA Tournament berth; Portland secured a 1‑0 road win over them last season.
After a five‑game homestand that concludes with a Pacific Tigers victory on October 2, the Pilots will host San Francisco on October 7, travel to Saint Mary’s on October 10, and then head to Denver on October 17.
Denver enters the matchup after a 9‑5‑4 season that saw them tie for first in the Summit League. The Pilots will then face San Diego on October 24, a team that finished 4‑7‑7 a year ago, before closing the regular season at Santa Clara on November 7.
The road to the inaugural WCC tournament
The regular season culminates with the first ever WCC tournament from November 11 to November 14, 2026. Portland finished the year with a 7‑1‑3 conference record, the highest win total since 2013, and a 10‑3‑6 overall mark that represents their third 10‑plus win season in four years.
Coach’s staff emphasized that the schedule was designed to test the squad early, build chemistry, and position the Pilots for a deep run in the new conference championship.