PORTLAND, Ore. --- Benji Michel scored two goals, Rey Ortiz finished with two assists, and the Pilots handed No. 9 Western Michigan their first loss of the season as Portland rolled to a 4-1 win over the Broncos on Friday night at Merlo Field. Three of Portland's goals came in the second half after the two teams entered the break tied 1-1.
Michel's first goal gave the Pilots (5-4-0) the early lead when he was on the end of a great ball played forward by Matthew Coffey in the fourth minute. Michel collected it, took a couple of touches, and hit it perfectly past the keeper and inside the left post for a fantastic finish.