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Portland Pilots fall 4-2 to Washington Huskies, with Anton Hjalmarsson and Oskar Kaufmann delivering key goals, while the team prepares for a matchup against Princeton Tigers in New Jersey.
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.
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.
A record number of 2026 MLS Super Draft selections are postponing professional contracts to pursue additional college eligibility, leveraging name, image and likeness deals and academic goals.
The University of Portland announced the addition of forward Javier Hernandez to its men's soccer roster for the 2026 campaign, a move that promises to deepen an already potent attack.
A deep dive into the Pilots’ newest signings, their backgrounds, and the program’s recent surge in national rankings
The University of Portland announced its full 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring matches against national champions, historic rivals and a debut Western Collegiate Conference tournament.
Portland Pilots Men's Soccer has announced the addition of Dominic Berrios, a standout forward whose collegiate and professional background positions him to contribute immediately to a team that finished the previous season ranked first nationally and advanced to the Elite Eight