Michigan
3-4-2, 0-2-1
Portland
5-3-2, 2-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Michigan | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Late Gimple Goal Not Enough Against Portland
10/4/2026 5:02:00 PM | Men's Soccer
» Alex Gimple scored the first goal of his career with nine seconds remaining in regulation.
» Nico Pendleton and Kian Concepcion each recorded an assist on Gimple's goal.
» Michigan generated five of its six shots in the second half and held a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan men's soccer team fell 2-1 to Portland in its final non-conference match of the season on Sunday (Oct. 4) at U-M Soccer Stadium.
Portland (5-3-2) scored twice in a three-minute span in the first half, finding the back of the net in the 18th and 21st minutes to take a 2-0 lead.
Michigan (3-4-2) generated more offensive pressure in the second half, recording five of its six shots over the final 45 minutes while keeping the Pilots off the scoreboard.
The Wolverines broke through with nine seconds remaining when Alex Gimple scored the first goal of his career. Nico Pendleton and Kian Concepcion earned assists on the play as Gimple finished past the Portland goalkeeper to pull Michigan within 2-1.
Michigan pushed for an equalizer over the final seconds but was unable to generate another scoring opportunity before time expired.
The Wolverines return to Big Ten play on Friday (Oct. 9), hosting Penn State at 7 p.m. at U-M Soccer Stadium.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
David Ajagbe (4)
Assisted By: Ritvik Karra , Joe Highfield
GOAL by POR Ajagbe, David Assist by Karra, Ritvik and Highfield, Joe.
18:33
Joe Highfield (4)
POR Joe Highfield PENALTY KICK GOAL.
21:20
Alex Gimple (1)
Assisted By: Nico Pendleton , Kian Concepcion
GOAL by U-M Gimple, Alex Assist by Pendleton, Nico and Concepcion, Kian.
89:51
