9/9 UP vs. Purdue

http://www.portlandpilots.com/sports/wsoccer/release.asp?release_id=4489

There's no mention of an injury to Rachael Rapinoe in the Pilots' latest release. Maybe that was just misinformation? Nasty rumor?

http://www.portlandpilots.com/sports/wsoccer/release.asp?release_id=4490

Well damn. I was hoping no news was good news.

This stinks.

Best of luck to Rachel for a safe surgery and a quick recovery... we will miss her up front.

There is one faint ray of sunshine in this.

Rachel's soccer carreer at UP isn't necessarily over. Since it happened early enough in the season, She can redshirt and play next year. Then the two sisters can finish together.

I would love to see the twins finish together as redshirt seniors. It is very early, of course, but I got the impression from the taller one that they are going to consider that.