2023 Schedule

Just 3 months until the men kick off the soccer season with a very favorable schedule that includes 13 home games.

August 11, 2023 (Friday) 7:00 PM  Seattle U
August 14, 2023 (Monday) TBA  Away Washington
August 18, 2023 (Friday) 7:00 PM Southern Oregon
August 25, 2023 (Friday) 7:00 PM Sacramento State
August 28, 2023 (Monday) 7:00 PM  TBA
September 1, 2023 (Friday) 7:00 PM UC Santa Barbara
September 4, 2023 (Monday) 7:00 PM  Utah Valley
September 9, 2023 (Saturday) TBA  Away West Virginia
September 15, 2023 (Friday) 7:00 PM  Denver
September 21, 2023 (Thursday) 7:00 PM  CSUN
September 24, 2023 (Sunday) 7:00 PM Away Washington
September 30, 2023 (Saturday) 7:00 PM  *Pacific
October 6, 2023 (Friday) 7:00 PM Away *Santa Clara
October 10, 2023 (Tuesday) 2:00 PM Away Cal
October 14, 2023 (Saturday) 7:00 PM  Oregon State
October 21, 2023 (Saturday) 7:00 PM  *San Diego
October 25, 2023 (Wednesday) 7:00 PM *Gonzaga
October 28, 2023 (Saturday) 7:00 PM Away *LMU
November 4, 2023 (Saturday) 1:00 PM Away *Saint Mary's
November 11, 2023 (Saturday) 7:00 PM *USF

We play UW away twice?

Geezaldinho wrote:We play UW away twice?

Yes, I questioned that also, but went with what was posted on the website instead of checking.

I believe the first three games on the schedule are exhibition games.

Nice win last night. 6-0 and it could have been a couple more. I was skeptical about this team after all the crucial players who finished their Pilot careers last year. The first couple of games were ragged: obvious talent on the pitch but not at all in synch.

Last night was different. Players are starting to understand "the system" better and anticipate (1) where teammates will be to receive passes and (2) what to expect from teammates with the ball (dribbles? passes? shots?).

This team has the tools to be really, really good. My only concern is the lack of height, especially at the back. I always felt like Pierre or Arteaga would win every header on corners and crosses. As I look at the current backline, I don't have that confidence (yet?). It will be fun to follow them through the season!

I thought it interesting the former Pilot Ben Ortiz had the only shot on frame for Utah Valley, which was easily dealt with by Miguel-Angel Hernandez.

Geezaldinho wrote:I thought it interesting the former Pilot Ben Ortiz had the only shot on frame for Utah Valley,  which was easily dealt with by Miguel-Angel Hernandez.

I wondered if that was "our" Ben Ortiz. He was very active and energetic, but seemed a little mouthy. I don't remember that from his time here.

He has role models in their coaching staff.

Great come from behind win last night against a ranked Denver team! Wasn't pretty at times, but the Pilots pulled it out and had some amazing goals.
Bonilla is pretty darn good out there sending great balls into the chaos in front of the goalie and Pilots capitalizing on them. Great effort after a tough loss at West Virginia

PNWPilot wrote:Great come from behind win last night against a ranked Denver team! Wasn't pretty at times, but the Pilots pulled it out and had some amazing goals.
Bonilla is pretty darn good out there sending great balls into the chaos in front of the goalie and Pilots capitalizing on them. Great effort after a tough loss at West Virginia

I agree. Good, and deserved, win. 21 shots should win you a match! It's too bad that they don't keep possession stats, because the Pilots would have been ~70% I would guess.

In the first half, they couldn't quite connect, but Nick's HT talk must have been very successful. In the second half, the movement off the ball seemed much better and they threatened every time they came down the pitch.

I have it on pretty good authority that Miguel-Angel Hernandez’ red card expulsion was reduced after the contest to a yellow Card caution.
The infraction, kicking the ball up the sideline, was for delay of game, which by rule Carrys the lesser penalty.

Coach Carlin-Voight didn’t get his yellow card for arguing the call expunged, however,  even though it appears he had a legit beef.

UW Villa Tailgate:
Just got word that Villa Maria Alums will be hosting a tailgate in the UW Parking lot. Per Post on their Alumni Page. They will start roughly around 1:30/2:00 PM
They have invited everyone. Come on out and enjoy some glizzies, buns and whatever toppings you want. It’s time to enjoy some fun ranked college fútbol. Rumor has it someone is bring carne asada too.

From You’re Friendly Neighborhood Mascot,
WallyThePirate

WallyThePirate wrote:UW Villa Tailgate:
Just got word that Villa Maria Alums will be hosting a tailgate in the UW Parking lot. Per Post on their Alumni Page. They will start roughly around 1:30/2:00 PM
They have invited everyone. Come on out and enjoy some glizzies, buns and whatever toppings you want. It’s time to enjoy some fun ranked college fútbol. Rumor has it someone is bring carne asada too.

From You’re Friendly Neighborhood Mascot,
WallyThePirate

The game at #20 UW is this coming Sunday, September 24, at 4:30.

But first, #5 UP takes on CSUN tonight at 7pm at the Clive Charles Complex.