Clive Michael Charles was an English football player, coach and television announcer. He was one of five National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) coaches to win more than 400 games.
The University of Portland (UP) is a private Catholic university in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1901 and is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross, which also founded UP's sister school the University of Notre Dame. The university enrolls approximately 4,200 students.
Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward and captains both National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Portland Thorns FC and the Canadian national team. An Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympic bronze medalist, CONCACAF champion, and 14-time winner of the Canada Soccer Player of the Year award, Sinclair is the world's all-time leader for international goals scored for men or women with 190 goals, and is one of the most-capped active international footballers with more than 300 caps. She is also the second footballer of either sex to score at five World Cup editions, preceded by Marta.
Stephanie Renee Cox is an American soccer coach and former professional player who played as a defender. She is currently the interim head coach of the Puget Sound Loggers women's soccer team.
Garrett Smith is an American former soccer defender who played professionally in the Western Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and Continental Indoor Soccer League. Since 1992, he has served as an assistant coach with the University of Portland's men's and women's soccer teams. In 2003, he became the head coach of the women's team, winning the 2005 National Championship. He was 2007 NCAA Coach of the Year.
Harry A. Merlo Field at the Clive Charles Soccer Complex is a 4,892-capacity soccer-specific stadium in Portland, Oregon on the campus of the University of Portland where it serves as home to the school's soccer teams. From March 29, 2015 until the end of 2016, the stadium played host to the Portland Timbers' USL side Portland Timbers 2.
The Portland Pilots is the nickname for athletics at the University of Portland. The Pilots compete in the West Coast Conference (WCC) at the NCAA Division I level.
Rhian Emilie Wilkinson is a Canadian professional soccer coach and former player, currently serving as head coach of Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League. During her playing career, she made over 180 appearances for the Canadian national team, with whom she won an Olympic bronze medal at London 2012 and Rio 2016. She played as a forward and midfielder, but was primarily an offensively-minded right fullback who carried the ball forward and made crosses in the attacking zone.
Sophie Diana Schmidt is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for National Women's Soccer League club Houston Dash and the Canadian national team, with whom she won an Olympic gold medal in 2020 and bronze in both 2012 and 2016. She previously played her club soccer for German club FFC Frankfurt and Sky Blue FC in the NWSL.
The Portland Pilots men's soccer team represents the University of Portland in NCAA Division I men's soccer competitions.
Michelle Ann French is an American soccer assistant coach for the United States women's national soccer team. She is a former United States women's national soccer team player and received a silver medal as a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team.
Rachael Elizabeth Rapinoe is an American former soccer player who played as a midfielder and forward. She played for Stjarnan Women in Iceland and the United States women's national under-23 soccer team.
The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 2012, the team began play in 2013 in the then-eight-team National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), which receives support from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The Portland franchise is owned by Peregrine Sports LLC, which also owns the Portland Timbers. Alongside the Thorns, the Houston Dash and Orlando Pride are other NWSL teams with Major League Soccer affiliations.
Kendall Elizabeth Johnson is an American professional women's soccer midfielder and defender. She played for the United States U-23 women's national soccer team.
Natalia Kuikka is a Finnish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portland Thorns of the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Finland National Team.
Sophia Olivia Smith is an American soccer player who plays for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League and the United States women's national soccer team. In March 2017, she was called up to the senior national team for two international friendlies against Russia. She played in college for Stanford University, helping her team win the national title in 2019. On January 16, 2020, she was selected by the Thorns as the top overall pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft.
Benjamin Stanley Michel is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward or winger for Major League Soccer club Orlando City SC. Having played college soccer for the Portland Pilots, he was signed to a homegrown contract by Orlando ahead of the 2019 season.
Lori E. Sweeney is an American former soccer player who made four appearances for the United States women's national team.
Lindsey Luz Huie is an American soccer player who plays as a defender or midfielder for the LA Galaxy OC, and made one appearance for the United States women's national team.
Lauren Orlandos Hanson is an American former soccer player and soccer coach who played as a defender, making one appearance for the United States women's national team. She was previously the head women’s soccer coach at San José State University. She became the “winningest coach” in San José State women's soccer history in 2017 and is a two-time Mountain West Coach of the Year.
