
Portland Pilots Prepare for marquee showdown with No. 11 Washington Huskies
The Pilots, riding a 17‑game unbeaten home streak and a strong 2025 campaign, will test their mettle against a top‑ranked Washington squad on Thursday night in Seattle.
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The Pilots, riding a 17‑game unbeaten home streak and a strong 2025 campaign, will test their mettle against a top‑ranked Washington squad on Thursday night in Seattle.

A 0-0 draw with Portland revealed both promise and missed chances for Cal, as junior transfer Florentino Junior and sophomore Callen Lewis look to shape an ACC championship run.

Despite a flurry of opportunities, the Portland Pilots could not break the deadlock against California in their season opener, finishing with a 0-0 draw before a crowd of 3,234 at Merlo Field.

The Pilots posted a 14-2-4 record, reached the Elite Eight for the second time in four years, and set new standards for home dominance and national ranking.

The Pilots, ranked sixth nationally, open their 2026 campaign on Aug. 21 at Merlo Field against the California Golden Bears, aiming to build on a record‑breaking 2025 that featured a 14‑2‑4 finish and multiple NCAA Tournament runs.

Paco Fernandez, a Bryant University graduate student, has been selected for the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Hermann Trophy watch list, placing him among the top contenders for the nation’s most prestigious collegiate soccer award.

Three Portland Pilots players earn MAC Hermann Trophy watch list honors as the team eyes a WCC title and a season‑opening clash with California

The University of Portland Pilots have placed five players on the TopDrawerSoccer Top 100 Men’s Soccer list for the 2026 season, highlighting a deep roster headed by midfielder Diego Rosas and forward Joe Highfield.

Diego Rosas and Joe Highfield were recognized on the TopDrawerSoccer Preseason Best XI, highlighting a roster poised to dominate the West Coast Conference.

Portland secured the highest preseason ranking with 62 points, while award‑winning players from Portland, San Diego and beyond highlight the upcoming campaign.

Four University of Portland soccer players are recognized on United Soccer Coaches watch lists, highlighting a program poised for a strong 2026 season.

Portland Pilots midfielder Diego Rosas appears on the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Midfielders to Watch list, celebrating a historic season that includes a national assist record, conference accolades and a top‑10 preseason ranking.

Vermont Green FC recorded a 5‑0 victory over NEFC in front of a full house at Virtue Field, moving to a flawless 7‑0‑0 start to the USL2 season.

After a dominant 9‑0 win, Vermont Green FC travels to New Hampshire to face Black Rock FC, a team with a strong recent record, in a match that will be streamed live on SportsEngine Play.

Vermont Green FC secured a resounding 9‑0 win over Albany Rush in a USL2 match, with head coach Chris Taylor orchestrating a lineup that featured a host of emerging talents.

Vermont Green FC secured a 2‑0 victory over Seacoast United Phantoms in their 2026 USL2 opener, with goals from Arnold Matshazi and Martin Bakken.

Vermont Green FC secured a 2-0 win over Seacoast United Phantoms in their 2026 USL2 opener, with Arnold Matshazi and Martin Bakken finding the net.