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Aliyah Dockter chases down a USC midfielder.
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Portland POR (1-1-2, 0-0-0)
0
USC USC (3-0-1, 0-0-0)
Portland POR
(1-1-2, 0-0-0)
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Final
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USC USC
(3-0-1, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Portland POR 0 0 0
USC USC 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Pilots Shut Down Trojan Offense, Hold No. 4 USC to 0-0 Draw on the Road

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – In a hard-fought result against one of the nation's top teams, the Portland Pilots tied the No. 4 USC Trojans on the road 0-0. The tie moves Portland to 1-1-2 on the season.
 
Portland becomes the first team to hold the Trojans scoreless since 2023, and they also become the first team to not suffer a loss to USC this year. Portland's tie against the Trojans marks the first unbeaten result the Pilots have earned against a team ranked in the top five nationally since 2013 and their first shutout of a top five team since 2012.
 
How it Happened
 
The first half ended scoreless on both sides. The Trojans fired off eight shots, but the Pilots handled it well, not letting the Trojans put much on frame.
 
The Pilots put three shots on goal in the second half, testing the Trojan defense. USC pushed offensively, but Portland remained stout, fending off the attack. The Pilots shut down the Trojans to grind out an impressive road draw 0-0.
 
Game Notes
  • Sophia Hills posted three saves in the shutout facing 18 shots. This is the second shutout for Hills's career.
  • Portland put three shots on goal with seven shots total.
  • This is Portland's first unbeaten result against a team ranked in the top five nationally since 2013.
  • This is Portland's second shutout of the season and their first against a team ranked in the top five since 2012.
  • Portland's the first team to hold USC scoreless since 2023. The Trojans scored in every match last season.
  • This the first game the Trojans haven't won this season.
Up Next
 
The Pilots host another Big Ten team from California in the No. 23 UCLA Bruins. The two teams play on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. back at Merlo Field. Check PortlandPilots.com for tickets, live stats and video options.
 
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