LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Seattle U women’s soccer is set to make history Saturday, Nov. 14, as the Redhawks take on Santa Clara in the inaugural West Coast Conference (WCC) Championship Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. PT, with the matchup streaming live on ESPN+.
MATCH FACTS
- No. 3 Seattle U (12-4-5, 5-1-3 WCC) vs No. 4 Santa Clara (9-2-9, 4-0-5 WCC)
- Location: Sullivan Field | Los Angeles, Calif.
- Time: 3:00pm PDT
- Series History: 6th all-time meeting, Redhawks trail 0-2-3
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- Watch Live: ESPN+
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REDHAWK HEADLINES
ALL-TIME RECORD
Saturday’s championship matchup marks the sixth all-time meeting between Seattle U and Santa Clara and the second clash of the season. The Redhawks are still searching for their first win in the series (0-2-3) after the teams played to a 1-1 draw at Championship Field in October. The Broncos opened the scoring, but U’i Kaaihue found the equalizer in the 73rd minute to secure the draw.
LAST TIME OUT
Seattle U punched its ticket to the inaugural WCC Championship with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Pepperdine in Wednesday’s semifinals. After falling behind in the 14th minute, Vivien Villarreal answered just two minutes later to bring the Redhawks level. Sophie Hanson gave Seattle U the lead in the 60th minute, but the Waves responded four minutes later to set up a tense final stretch. U’i Kaaihue delivered the decisive moment, finding the back of the net in the 70th minute to send the Redhawks through to the championship match.
MORE GOALS, MORE WINS
Wednesday’s victory continued a dominant trend for the Redhawks in 2026, as Seattle U improved to a perfect 12-0-0 when scoring multiple goals. In those 12 contests, the Redhawks have outscored their opponents by a commanding 40-5 margin, underscoring the connection between offensive production and success.
WILSON NAMED MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
Senior Kailee Wilson capped a career-best campaign by earning WCC Midfielder of the Year honors. Wilson ranked fourth in the conference with nine goals while adding six assists to finish third in the WCC with 21 points, establishing herself as one of the conference’s most productive offensive threats.
VILLARREAL NAMED FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Vivien Villarreal made an immediate impact in her debut season on First Hill, earning WCC Freshman of the Year honors. The freshman forward finished the regular season with three goals and two assists for eight points, establishing herself as a key contributor to the Redhawk attack.
SCHUSTER CRACKS TOP 5 NATIONALLY
Kyla Schuster put together a historic season in the midfield, finishing the regular season with 11 assists to rank fifth nationally and lead the WCC. Her total marked the second-most assists in a single season in program history, earning her Second Team All-WCC honors.
KAAIHUE NAMED TO WCC FIRST TEAM
U’i Kaaihue capped a historic Seattle U career with a First Team All-WCC selection. The fifth-year senior matched her career high with seven goals while setting a new personal best with seven assists. Her 21 points ranked third in the conference, cementing her place among the WCC’s top offensive performers.
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