Pilots Host Seattle U for Exhibition This Friday

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The start of the 2023 campaign for Portland Pilots men's soccer is coming soon, with the squad playing an exhibition this Friday, Aug. 11 against the Seattle U Redhawks here at Merlo Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with University of Portland staff members getting free admission.

The Pilots are coming off a historic 2022 fall season that saw them make the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament and finish with their best overall record since the 1995 season. Portland finished 15-3-3 overall for a .786 winning percentage, their best in 27 years. They're ranked 13th nationally in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll and also bring in the No. 2 ranked recruiting class per…