Portland Tournament Recap: A Wild Run to the Finals

Hey everyone!

Back from Portland—and wow, what a weekend. I’m still taking it all in, but here’s the quick headline: We made it to the finals after winning all 3 of our group stage games! 🔥⚽

We kicked off the tournament strong with a 4–1 win over FCP. That game felt great—our team connected really well, and we controlled most of the match. It was a solid confidence boost to start things off.

Next up was PCU, and this one was a grind. They were tough, disciplined, and made us work for every inch. But we stayed focused and came out with a 1–0 win. That one felt earned.

Our third match was against FC Salmon Creek, another physical and competitive team. They pressed hard, but we kept our cool and found the goals we needed, ending with a 2–0 victory.

Three wins. Top of the group. Finals here we come.

In the final, we faced PCU again, and man… they came back with a mission. We gave it our all, but this time they outplayed us. We lost 2–0, and yeah—it hurt. We wanted that win badly. But hats off to them—they adjusted, came in strong, and deserved the W.

Still, I’m proud. Proud of the way we played, the way we grew game by game, and how far we pushed. This tournament taught me a lot—about grit, bouncing back, and showing up when it matters most.

We didn’t lift the trophy, but we left with our heads high.

Until next time,
— Yash ⚽🔥