The Evergreen State College men's soccer team suffered a 2-0 defeat to the University of the Fraser Valley in an exhibition match on August 18. Mateo Brazinha scored both goals for Fraser Valley, showcasing his offensive prowess with strikes from 21 and 18 yards. The Geoducks failed to capitalize on their opportunities, being outshot 20-9 overall and 10-3 in shots on target. Evergreen's goalkeepers combined for ten saves, attempting to keep the match closer through steady defensive efforts. Neither team found the net in the second half, as Evergreen now looks ahead to a scheduled scrimmage against Peninsula College.

By the Numbers
  • Fraser Valley had a total of 20 shots compared to Evergreen's 9.
  • Evergreen's goalkeepers made a combined total of 10 saves: 3 by Gabriel Wilhelm and 7 by Tom Cole.
Yes, But

The Geoducks managed to have a slight edge in corner kicks (4-2) during the first half, yet lost control in the second half, conceding 7 corner kicks without a response. This may highlight a gap in maintaining momentum throughout the match.

State of Play
  • Evergreen has not yet started its regular season, as this was an exhibition match.
  • The team will face Peninsula College in a scrimmage on August 20 at 5 p.m. PDT.
What's Next

With the regular season on the horizon, Evergreen needs to refine its offensive strategy to convert opportunities into goals and enhance its defensive tactics against stronger opponents.

Bottom Line

Evergreen's performance against Fraser Valley reveals critical areas for improvement ahead of the regular season, particularly in capitalizing on scoring chances and maintaining defensive stability.