The Portland Pilots Men's Soccer team has secured a prestigious fourth place ranking in the final Transfer Portal Rankings by TopDrawerSoccer for their recruiting class. Notable recruits include Isaac Emojong, who led Utah Valley with six goals, Olayinka Ogunleye from Louisville, and Oskar Kaufmann of USC Upstate, who had 11 goals last season. This strong lineup follows a successful season where the Pilots earned an impressive 14-2-4 record, reaching the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the second time under Coach Carlin-Voigt.

By the Numbers
  • The Pilots had a .800 winning percentage, their best since 1988.
  • Eight players from the Pilots have been selected in the MLS SuperDraft over the last three seasons.
State of Play
  • The Pilots are capitalizing on momentum from their recent successful season.
  • Several top recruits have chosen to return to the Pilots rather than entering the MLS SuperDraft.
What's Next

As the upcoming season approaches, the Pilots aim to build on last year's success by integrating their strong recruiting class and maintaining their position as a national contender. The team's development will be closely monitored as they start training and prepare for competition.

Bottom Line

The Portland Pilots are positioned for success with a robust recruiting class and a strong foundation from last season. Building on this momentum could propel them toward even greater accomplishments in the future.