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Sophia Hills logged a career‑high seven saves and passed the 70‑save milestone, but Wake Forest's early penalty and second‑half strike secured a 2‑0 victory, leaving the Pilots with two road games remaining.
The Portland Pilots women's soccer team faces No. 5 Wake Forest on August 29, bringing together a strong returning roster, elite defensive stats and a coaching legacy aimed at maintaining national relevance.
A debut double‑digit performance saw Xayla Black, Kyah Zurek and Violet Rademacher each score on their collegiate debuts, guiding Portland to a 3‑0 victory and giving goalkeeper Sophia Hills her first shutout of the season.
Portland Pilots Women's Soccer suffered a 2-0 defeat to Utah State, with goals in the fifth and 66th minutes, while debutants and returning players showed promise ahead of their next encounter.
The Huskies defeated Portland 1-0 in their season‑opening match, highlighted by Maylen Montoya's second‑career goal and a dominant second‑half performance.
The Pilots aim to build on a 2025 second‑place finish, leveraging a disciplined defense and experienced captains to boost offensive output in the 2026 season.
The Huskies will host Portland on Wednesday night in a rematch that could shape their pursuit of a second straight Big Ten double.
The Pilots are set to face the Washington Huskies on August 12 in Seattle, bringing a season of defensive excellence and individual honors to a highly anticipated opening contest.
Portland Pilots midfielder Aliyah Dockter appears on the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Midfielders to Watch list, joining an elite group of national prospects. Her recent accolades, combined with a defense that allowed just 12 goals last year, set the stage for an ambitious opening match against the No. 12 Washington Huskies.
Senior goalkeeper Sophia Hills appears on the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Watch List after delivering a .595 goals‑against average and 10 shutouts, while the Pilots post their best conference finish since 2013.