PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Pilots Men's Soccer will host a Purple-White Intrasquad Scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. The scrimmage is open to the public, taking place at Merlo Field.
Fans are welcome to see the Pilot men in action for the first time this season. Entry is free, but no concessions will be provided.
The Pilots are coming off a stellar 2025 season that saw them make the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the second time in four seasons. They finished 14-2-4 overall and 6-1-2 in WCC play, ranking as high as first in the country for the first time in any poll since 1992. They finished the season ranked sixth in the nation, their highest postseason ranking ever in the United Soccer Coaches poll. The Pilots posted their highest win percentage since 1988 (.800), allowed the fewest goals scored since 1988 (12) and set a season assist record at 56.
This will be the first of three preseason contests for Portland, with the Pilots taking on the Seattle U Redhawks and Oregon State Beavers on the road on Aug. 11 and Aug. 14 respectively. The regular season begins on Friday, Aug. 21 at Merlo Field, with the Pilots taking on the California Golden Bears. Check PortlandPilots.com for tickets, live stats and video options.
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