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Portland mourns the loss of former soccer coach Dennis O’Meara

Former University of Portland men's soccer head coach Dennis O'Meara passed away on Saturday, February 16 from cardiac arrest, according to reports from friends and family. O'Meara was a strong voice and advocate for soccer both at the University, as well as the greater Portland community.

O'Meara served as head coach of the men's soccer team on The Bluff from 1974-78, transitioning the program from club to NCAA varsity status prior to the 1977 season. He led the Pilots to a remarkable 14-5-1 record in the first season as a varsity program, coming up one win shy of advancing the team to the NCAA playoffs.