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Sophomore midfielder Deborah Abiodun (8) strikes the ball during a game against Ohio State on Nov. 11, 2023.

Deborah Abiodun: Breaking barriers, from Nigeria to the world stage

By Trinity Foster, Senior Staff Writer April 14, 2025

In 2023, Pitt women’s soccer advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in program history. Among their superstar roster was then-freshman Deborah Abiodun, who scored the second of three goals and...

Pitt softball cheers at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Weekend Preview | Spring sports schedule ramps up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Pitt is ramping up towards one of its busier weekends of the spring schedule. Spring sports are in full swing after both men’s and women’s basketball lost in their respective conference tournaments.  Baseball Pitt...

Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

From Backyard Brawls to historic comebacks: A look at some of Pitt’s best performances over the past year

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Pitt athletics had an up-and-down year, but throughout 2024, each team gave fans great moments. Every team had high points throughout the past year, but what was the best performance out of each fall and...

Column | Promotion and relegation in the MLS: Why it should happen — and why it won’t

Column | Promotion and relegation in the MLS: Why it should happen — and why it won’t

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Since its inception in 1966, Major League Soccer has grown to become the home of soccer across North America. Yet, the absence of a promotion and relegation system — a hallmark of other leagues worldwide...

Vermont men's soccer celebrates together on Saturday Dec. 7.

Pitt men’s soccer historic season ends in the Elite Eight, ending the Panther’s College Cup Dreams

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2024

On a frigid Saturday in December, snow piled on the sidelines, with each player’s breath visible from the stand and a standing-room-only crowd at hand, No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer (14-6-0, 6-2 ACC) battled...

First-year forward Lasse Dahl shoots ball against Kansas City on Sunday Dec. 1.

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Kansas City 3-2 in extra time, returning to the Elite Eight

By Alex Porter and Joshua Prescott December 1, 2024

No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer (14-5-0) triumphed on Sunday evening, knocking Kansas City (14-5-3) out in the Sweet Sixteen 3-2. This is the Panthers' fourth Elite Eight appearance in five years. The match...

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Cornell, proceeds to Round of 16

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Cornell, proceeds to Round of 16

By Joshua Prescott and Alex Porter November 24, 2024

On Sunday night, No. 2 seed Pitt mens’ soccer (13-5-0) defeated Cornell (13-4-2) 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament —  its first ever meeting with the Ivy League opponent. The Panthers...

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Down to their last strike, Pitt men’s soccer’s No. 2 seeding provides new hope in the NCAA tournament

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Now down to their last strike, the time has come for 2024 Pitt men’s soccer to find their identity. Are they the group that ran opponents off the pitch and won the first 10 of their 11 games? Or are...

Senior midfielder Casper Grening (11) looks to pass on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt men’s soccer’s given postseason pathway

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer will return to action this Sunday against the winner between Cornell and Fordham in the 2024 NCAA D-1 men’s soccer championship. The Panthers will host their round of 32 matchups...

Pitt men's soccer huddles prior to its game against Denver on Monday, Oct. 7 at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Virginia wins, crushes Pitt men’s soccer’s ACC title hopes

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

After securing the program’s first ACC outright regular season championship, No. 9 Pitt men’s soccer suffered a 2-0 defeat to Virginia just 16 days after their last meeting at Ambrose Urbanic Field....

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