
Pilots Edge Close but Lose to Huskies in Seattle
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.
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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

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.

The Portland Pilots goalkeeper was selected for the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Goalkeepers Watch List after a record‑breaking 2025 campaign that saw the program achieve its highest national ranking and win percentage in decades.

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