PORTLAND, OR – The no. 12 University of San Diego Toreros suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against the No. 6 Portland Pilots on Saturday, halting their recent momentum in West Coast Conference play. Despite a dominant second-half performance, San Diego was unable to overcome an early deficit at Merlo Field.
The loss marks the Toreros’ first of the season against a ranked opponent and drops their overall record to [record not provided in text]. Portland’s victory solidifies their position atop the WCC standings, while San Diego will look to rebound during a crucial two-match homestand. The Toreros’ inability to capitalize on a notable shot advantage-outshooting Portland 15-8, including 11 second-half attempts-proved costly.
Sophomore forward Reymar Antwi scored his second goal of the 2025 season, entering the match off the bench and delivering a strong 50-minute performance. Antwi lead all USD players with four shots. However, the Toreros couldn’t find the equalizer after falling behind, with several late opportunities narrowly missing the mark. Taj Eagleston had a shot sail high over the cage in the second half,and Kanaan created a quality look at the 67-minute mark that went wide.
Goalkeeper Lucca Adams anchored the Torero defense, recording two crucial saves and keeping the Pilots scoreless throughout the second half. Despite Adams’ efforts, Portland’s early goals proved insurmountable.
San Diego returns home to face Loyola Marymount (LMU) on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m. at Torero Stadium. the match will be celebrated as International Culture Night. Live video, statistics, and ticket information are available on the team’s schedule page: https://usdtoreros.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule.
