The Pacific men's soccer team opened its 2026 season with a narrow 2-1 loss to Utah Valley in Orem, Utah. Under new head coach Andres Ochoa, the Tigers (0-1) put up a fight against the Wolverines (1-0), with freshman Fateh Singh scoring the team鈥檚 only goal in the 12th minute. Singh, along with other newcomers, showed promise despite the defeat. Goalkeeper Alejandro Luna Caracheo made five saves, preventing a larger loss amidst the Wolverines鈥� 19 shots on goal. Next, Pacific will face Utah Tech in St. George on Sunday at 7 p.m. PDT.

By the Numbers
  • Pacific's Fateh Singh scored his first collegiate goal in the 12th minute.
  • Goalkeeper Alejandro Luna Caracheo made five saves on 19 shots by Utah Valley.
State of Play
  • Utah Valley scored first in the 10th minute through Naime Odeh.
  • Pacific's response came just two minutes later, leveling the match at 1-1.
What's Next

The Tigers will look to bounce back against Utah Tech on Sunday, aiming to improve their record after a tough opener. They have the opportunity to build on their performance and leverage past successes against the Trailblazers.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the debut of key newcomers highlights the potential for growth in the Pacific men鈥檚 soccer program this season. Focus on refining their strategies and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be crucial moving forward.