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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Graduate defender Hailey Davidson (11) kicks the ball at the Pitt women’s soccer game against UMass on Aug. 25 at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Second half brace from Leah Pais propels Panthers past Cincinnati

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 5, 2022
Pitt women’s soccer defeated Cincinnati 2-0 at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Sunday thanks to a brace by senior forward Leah Pais. Despite their victory, the Panthers lost key senior forward Amanda West with an apparent knee injury.
Graduate student Jackson Walti (24) celebrates with Pitt men's soccer team after winning the game vs. West Virginia Monday night.

No. 7 Panthers fend off No. 6 Mountaineers in battle between top-10 teams

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • August 29, 2022
While the highly anticipated football edition of the Backyard Brawl is getting a lot of the attention this week, Pitt men’s soccer also had a fairly pivotal game against the Mountaineers. The No. 7 Panthers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) brawled with the No. 6 Mountaineers (1-1, 0-0 Big-12) at Ambrose Urbanic Field in Pittsburgh Monday night and won 3-0 in dominating fashion.
Pitt midfielder junior Anna Bout (12) controls the ball at Saturday’s game against Ohio State.

Women’s soccer scrapes out 2-2 draw against Buckeyes on spring play day

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • April 10, 2022
Pitt women’s soccer played Ohio State to a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon in its annual spring play day, thanks to a late goal from junior forward Amanda West.
Pitt first-year midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (7) and junior defender Raphaël Crivello (3) battle with Notre Dame junior midfielder Ethan O’Brien (7) for possession of the ball during Saturday evening’s game against the University of Notre Dame at Alumni Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

Pitt felled by familiar opponent as Fighting Irish advance to College Cup semifinals

By Chris Cornejo, Staff Writer • December 4, 2021
After a strong start to the NCAA tournament, No. 5-seeded Pitt men’s soccer fell yet again to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in penalty kicks. It was the team’s third straight loss to the Fighting Irish.
Filip Mirkovic (21) kicks the ball during the men’s soccer game vs. Notre Dame last Wednesday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Men’s soccer secures No. 5 seed in NCAA tournament

By Chris Cornejo, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021
Pitt men’s soccer will enter the 2021 NCAA tournament as a No. 5 seed with a bye in the first round. The Panthers regular-season success has them poised to make their mark on the NCAA College Cup.
Junior midfielder Valentin Noel (8) with the ball at Wednesday evening's men's soccer game vs. Notre Dame.

Two quick second-half goals propel Notre Dame past Pitt in ACC Semifinal

By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
Coming off an emotional, double-overtime victory in the quarterfinal round, top-seeded Pitt men’s soccer fell to the No. 5-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the semifinals of the ACC Championship, 2-0.
Pitt midfielder Jackson Walti (24) kicks the ball past Virginia Tech midfielder Camron Lennon (21) at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Sunday.

Panthers advance to semifinals of ACC soccer tournament with 2-1 win over Hokies

By Will McGlynn, For The Pitt News • November 8, 2021
Pitt men’s soccer beat Virginia Tech 2-1 in double overtime on Sunday afternoon. With this win, the Panthers advance to the semifinal round of the ACC men’s soccer tournament, where they will meet Notre Dame.
Pitt’s Chloe Minas prepares to kick a ball at a game against North Carolina State University at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday night.

Panthers outduel Wolfpack behind Robinson shutout, win 2-0

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • October 28, 2021
Pitt women’s soccer (11-7, 4-6 ACC) completed its 2021 regular season at home with a 2-0 win Thursday against the North Carolina State Wolfpack (8-8-2, 4-6 ACC).
Pitt’s Rodrigo Almeida prepares to kick the ball at a game against the University of Massachusetts at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Monday.

From Brazil to Pittsburgh, Rodrigo Almeida embodies Pitt’s vision of a soccer program

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • October 28, 2021
A native of Salvador, Brazil, Almeida picked up soccer at a young age. The game was a part of Almieda’s life in his youth and he grew to love it more as he got older.
Pitt Panthers Guilherme Feitosa (7), Alexander Dexter (13) and Jackson Walti (24) celebrate a goal against UMass Monday night.

Men’s soccer dominates in 5-1 rout of UMass

By Christopher Cornejo, For The Pitt News • October 26, 2021
Pitt men’s soccer attacked early and often on Monday night against UMass, and it paid off. The Panthers overpowered the Minutemen for 90 minutes in a 5-1 win at home.
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