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Denver Women’s Welcomes Portland for WCC Clash Saturday
10/15/2026 1:40:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Pioneers and Pilots square off at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m. MT
WHO: Denver (2-8-2, 1-3-0 WCC) vs. Portland (5-7-1, 1-2-1 WCC)
WHAT: Crimson Out, Alumni Reunion and Post Match Autographs
WHERE: University of Denver Soccer Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m.MT
LAST TIME OUT:
Denver took the lead twice, but dropped a one-goal game at San Diego last Sunday at Torero Stadium. Luci Vincent and Liv Moritz found the back of the net for the Pioneers in the loss. FULL RECAP
SERIES HISTORY:
Portland holds a 7-2-0 advantage in the all-time series, but Saturday will mark just the third time the Pilots will visit Denver (1-1-0). Denver's last win came in 2012 when a Kristen Hamilton hat trick led Denver the a 3-1 win over Portland at Merlo Field.
PIOS ON THE PITCH
Of the 27 student-athletes on the Denver roster, 24 have seen minutes in 2026 including collegiate debuts for all five freshmen after Maeve Morgan first played on September 17 against Air Force. Three sophomores (Lucy Garnsey, Riley Jeffries and Olivia Kroska) have also played their first NCAA minutes.
Garnsey, Kroska, Shay Payne and sophomore transfer Camila Palacios have each made their first NCAA starts, and senior transfer Jaidin Kinch made her DU debut on September 17.
DU has hit a season high for student-athletes to play in a single match with 21 in three matches so far in 2026, most recently doing so at Santa Clara on October 3.
PIO POINTS
Seven Pioneers have registered their first career collegiate points in 2026 including returners and first-time goal scorers Olivia Kroska and Nora Zelazny. Among returners, Kit Mooney and Kacey Harvey also have their first NCAA points, doing so with assists. Mooney shares the team lead in assists this year with two.
Three freshmen have found their first collegiate points, and each has at least a goal to her name. Caitlin Staats leads the way with a goal and two assists — tied for the most on the team. Maeve Morgan also has a goal and an assist. Reese Morgan owns two ponts off a goal.
Camila Palacios also earned her first point as a Pioneer with an assist at DePaul on August 20.
WHAT'S NEXT:
Denver begins a two-match road swing next Saturday when the Pioneers head to San Francisco. Opening kickoff on Saturday, October 24 is set for 2 p.m. MT.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale and are available for purchase online or by visiting the Ritchie Center Box Office.
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WHAT: Crimson Out, Alumni Reunion and Post Match Autographs
WHERE: University of Denver Soccer Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m.MT
LAST TIME OUT:
Denver took the lead twice, but dropped a one-goal game at San Diego last Sunday at Torero Stadium. Luci Vincent and Liv Moritz found the back of the net for the Pioneers in the loss. FULL RECAP
SERIES HISTORY:
Portland holds a 7-2-0 advantage in the all-time series, but Saturday will mark just the third time the Pilots will visit Denver (1-1-0). Denver's last win came in 2012 when a Kristen Hamilton hat trick led Denver the a 3-1 win over Portland at Merlo Field.
PIOS ON THE PITCH
Of the 27 student-athletes on the Denver roster, 24 have seen minutes in 2026 including collegiate debuts for all five freshmen after Maeve Morgan first played on September 17 against Air Force. Three sophomores (Lucy Garnsey, Riley Jeffries and Olivia Kroska) have also played their first NCAA minutes.
Garnsey, Kroska, Shay Payne and sophomore transfer Camila Palacios have each made their first NCAA starts, and senior transfer Jaidin Kinch made her DU debut on September 17.
DU has hit a season high for student-athletes to play in a single match with 21 in three matches so far in 2026, most recently doing so at Santa Clara on October 3.
PIO POINTS
Seven Pioneers have registered their first career collegiate points in 2026 including returners and first-time goal scorers Olivia Kroska and Nora Zelazny. Among returners, Kit Mooney and Kacey Harvey also have their first NCAA points, doing so with assists. Mooney shares the team lead in assists this year with two.
Three freshmen have found their first collegiate points, and each has at least a goal to her name. Caitlin Staats leads the way with a goal and two assists — tied for the most on the team. Maeve Morgan also has a goal and an assist. Reese Morgan owns two ponts off a goal.
Camila Palacios also earned her first point as a Pioneer with an assist at DePaul on August 20.
WHAT'S NEXT:
Denver begins a two-match road swing next Saturday when the Pioneers head to San Francisco. Opening kickoff on Saturday, October 24 is set for 2 p.m. MT.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale and are available for purchase online or by visiting the Ritchie Center Box Office.
Denver's Home for College Sports
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Women's Soccer on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_WSoccer on X (Twitter)
Follow @denverpioneers and @Denver_WSoccer on Instagram
Follow @denverpioneers and @Denver_WSoccer on Threads
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