PORTLAND, Ore. – For the first time since 2014, the Portland Pilots women's soccer team is ranked in the Top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches Poll, slotting in at 24^th.

The Pilots earned the ranking after starting the year unbeaten through their first nine games at 5-0-4 for the first time since 2010. Portland posted an impressive six shutouts through their first seven games, which was the most for the team through that span of games since 2000. It was also the most in a row for the Pilots since 2010. They are tied with Pepperdine for the conference lead in win percentage.

Statistically, Portland is one of the strongest teams in the conference. They rank first in shutout percentage (.667) and second in goals-against average (0.444) and save percentage (.915). They are fourth nationally in save percentage as well. Individually, Bre Norris is first in the WCC in save percentage (.943), shutouts (6) and goals against average (0.263) and ranks second, third and fourth in those categories nationally. Nedya Sawan is also fourth in the WCC in goals with four.

The now-No. 24 Pilots will play the Utah Valley Wolverines this Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. here at Merlo Field. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.