Portland Pilots
University	University of Portland
Conference	West Coast Conference
NCAA	Division I
Athletics director	Larry Williams
Location	Portland, OR
Varsity teams	14
Football stadium	Merlo Field
Basketball arena	Chiles Center
Baseball stadium	Joe Etzel Field
Mascot	Wally Pilot
Nickname	Pilots
Fight song	"University of Portland Victory March 1984"
Colors	Purple and White
Homepage	www.portlandpilots.com

The Portland Pilots is the nickname for athletics at the University of Portland. The Pilots compete in the West Coast Conference (WCC). They are best known for the success of their women's soccer team.

Contents 1 History 2 Teams 2.1 Men's 2.2 Women's 2.3 Club 3 National Championships 4 Conference Championships 5 Venues 6 Notable Alumni Athletes 7 See also 8 References 9 External links

[edit] History

The Pilot's started to gain attention when Clive Charles began coaching the women's soccer team in 1989. He already had been the men's soccer coach since 1986, and he continued to coach both teams until 2003, when he died. He was then replaced by the current coach Bill Irwin. The women's soccer team won national championships in 2002 and 2005, and were lead by a slew of national-level players (see Notable Alumni Athletes section).

In addition to soccer, UP consistently has one of the top cross country programs in the nation. Their men's team, coached by Rob Conner, has won 31 straight West Coast Conference championships. The men's team has finished amongst the top 10 at the NCAA championships four times in its history. In 2008, the Pilots finished 7th, which is the highest they have ever placed. They also finished 7th in 2001. Also in 2008, David Kinsella finished 4th overall, the highest any Pilot has ever placed individually at the national championships.

UP used to have a football team as well, but is was dropped in 1950 due to a lack of funding.

[edit] Teams

The Pilots have fourteen men's and women's varsity level teams, but there are also numerous club level teams.

[edit] Men's

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field

[edit] Women's

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

[edit] Club

• Crew
• Men's and Women's Lacrosse
• Men's and Women's Soccer
• Men's and Women's Water Polo
• Men's and Women's Ultimate Frisbee

[edit] National Championships

• Women's Soccer (2002, 2005)

[edit] Conference Championships

The Pilots compete in the West Coast Conference, which they joined in 1976. Below are a few of their conference titles:

• Men's Basketball ( WCC Tournament Champions: 1996)
• Men's Cross Country (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979)
• Men's Golf (1993, 1985)
• Men's Soccer (2002, 1995, 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988)
• Women's Basketball ( WCC Tournament Champions: 1994; Regular Season Champions: 1996, 1997)
• Women's Cross County (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989, 1988, 1987)
• Women's Soccer (2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992)

[edit] Venues

The Portland Pilots play home soccer matches at Merlo Field, part of the Clive Charles Soccer Complex^[1]. All volleyball and basketball games are held in the Chiles Center. The baseball team plays in Joe Etzel Field. The Louisiana-Pacific Tennis Center is home to the tennis teams.

[edit] Notable Alumni Athletes

• Conor Casey
• Nate Jaqua
• Kasey Keller
• Stephanie Lopez
• Shannon MacMillan
• Tiffeny Milbrett
• Megan Rapinoe
• Christine Sinclair
• Erik Spoelstra

[edit] See also

• University of Portland

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Portland Pilots
• University of Portland

v • d • e West Coast Conference Gonzaga (Bulldogs) • Loyola Marymount (Lions) • Pepperdine (Waves) • Portland (Pilots) • St. Mary's • San Diego • San Francisco (Dons) • Santa Clara (Broncos)

v • d • e Current Basketball Arenas in the West Coast Conference Chiles Center (Portland) • Firestone Fieldhouse (Pepperdine) • Gersten Pavilion (Loyola Marymount) • Jenny Craig Pavilion (San Diego) • Leavey Center (Santa Clara) • McCarthey Athletic Center (Gonzaga) • McKeon Pavilion (St. Mary's) • War Memorial Gymnasium (San Francisco)