PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Pilots started the 2025 regular season with a bang, putting together a 3-0 win against the Central Arkansas Bears at Merlo Field.
Nicky Dunbar, Joe Highfield and David Ajagbe were the goalscorers for the Pilots. The win continues an unbeaten streak that dates back to last season, with the streak now at 11, and also marks their seventh straight unbeaten result in season openers dating back to 2018.
How it Happened
The first goal for Portland came in the 36th minute. Nicky Dunbar took the ball down the right wing and gained control as the Central Arkansas back line poked and prodded.