Northwestern soccer teams earn 1-0 victories over Oregon and Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Northwestern's men’s and women’s soccer teams both secured 1-0 wins at Martin Stadium over the weekend. The women defeated Oregon on Thursday with a goal from Ava Goodin, assisted by Megan Norkett. Goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson recorded four saves to preserve the shutout. On Friday, the men’s team edged out Michigan despite playing a man down for most of the match after Andrew Johnson was sent off. Peter Riesz scored the lone goal for the Wildcats. Up next, the women face Indiana at home, while the men travel to Rutgers.
- •Northwestern women's soccer defeated Oregon 1-0 on Thursday.
- •Ava Goodin scored the only goal for the Wildcats.
- •Nyamma Nelson had four saves in the win.
- •The men's team shut out Michigan 1-0 on Friday.
- •Peter Riesz scored the decisive goal despite a red card situation.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Men’s and Women’s Soccer: Wildcats sweep weekend matches with a pair of 1-0 shutouts
"Goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson shut out Oregon, while the men held on against Michigan despite playing a man down.
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