PORTLAND, Ore. — Seattle U women's soccer delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, shutting out Portland, 4-0, at Merlo Field at the Clive Charles Soccer Complex.
The Redhawks (10-4-4, 4-1-2 WCC) scored three times in the first half before adding a fourth in the second, earning a decisive road victory over the Pilots.
Katie Piburn opened the scoring in the 24th minute, finding the back of the net off assists from Kyla Schuster and Leila Leano. The goal marked Piburn's fifth of the season and gave the Redhawks an early advantage.
Seattle U added two more goals in the closing minutes of the first half. Kailee Wilson made it 2-0 in the 42nd minute, finishing a chance created by Sydney Grundland Lanuza for her ninth goal of the campaign. Jaelyn Byeman followed in the 45th minute, scoring her first collegiate goal off Schuster's second assist of the night to send the Redhawks into halftime with a 3-0 lead.
45' GOOOAAALLL FIRST COLLEGIATE GOAL FOR BYEMAN!!!!!!! 📺 ESPN+ https://t.co/FAsmf1FSCd
— SU Women's Soccer (@seattleuwsoc) October 29, 2026
The Redhawks maintained their defensive control after the break, holding Portland scoreless throughout the second half. Goalkeeper Kassidy Kirgan recorded four saves to earn the shutout as Seattle U limited the Pilots to six total shots.
Myah Polzin capped the scoring in the 81st minute, converting Schuster's third assist of the match to seal the 4-0 victory. Schuster's three assists led the Redhawk attack, while four different players found the net.
The Redhawks return to action Saturday, Oct. 31, traveling to face Saint Mary's in their next West Coast Conference matchup.
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