Thursday, September 4
Hillsboro Ore.
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California State University at Northridge
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Portland State
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CSUN
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Photo by: Portland State Athletics
Offense Breaks Out in CSUN's 4-0 Win at Portland State
9/4/2025 9:57:00 PM | Women's Soccer
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.---CSUN Women's Soccer scored a season-high four times as the Matadors shut out Portland State 4-0 on Thursday at Hillsboro Stadium. Four different Matadors hit the back of the net with senior Cailey Jackson scoring for the third straight game and sophomore Jordyn Canister hitting her second of the season. Sophomore Yasmin Azar and freshman Jo Valdez each registered their first career goals in the match.Â
HOW IT HAPPENED
Each side traded shot attempts over the first 18 minutes of action until CSUN broke through on a strong drive from Canister. Taking a pass from Paige Callif near midfield, Canister took the ball up the left side, dribbling three times before finding room inside eight yards and finishing passed the defense for a 1-0 lead. Minutes later, CSUN drew a penalty kick on a foul from Liv Frazier, taking down Jackson. A red card would be issued on the play, resulting in Yoshi Rubalcava taking the penalty kick. However, Rubalcava's shot was saved by goalkeeper Natalie Cunningham, keeping the game at 1-0 for the moment. CSUN would still lead by that margin until the 42nd minute when a service from Michelle Monroy led to a scoring chance. Cunningham got a hand on the ball in front of the goal, but on the backdoor, Azar kicked the loose ball over the goal line to extend to a 2-0 lead.Â
After generating 11 shots in the first half, CSUN would surpass that mark with 12 attempts in the second half. CSUN put three shots on frame and had a Jackson shot hit the right post in the first 10 minutes of the second period. Jackson though would find the back of the net moments later in the 56th minute. Siena Navarra set up Jackson on a drive up the field before the CSUN senior created room with a pair of dribbles and sent a laser that struck the right corner netting. The Matadors were not done as another outstanding strike came in the 80th minute, courtesy of Valdez. Cassidy Imperial-Pham would start the play with a tapper to Valdez on the right side. A quick one touch from Valdez reached the far corner of the goal for a 4-0 advantage.Â
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Liebsack gave CSUN quality goalkeeping throughout the night, picking up four saves including two late stops to preserve the shutout.Â
NOTES OF THE GAME
ACCORDING TO COACH GINA BREWER
"We are very happy with today's performance and the offensive production as well as the tough defense that was played to secure the shutout. Fantastic goals from Jordyn, Yasmin, Cailey and Jo. We know our team is capable of 90-minute performances and today we showed it. We are very proud of the team overall."
UP NEXT
CSUN stays on the road to play a Sunday afternoon match at the University of Portland. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. on ESPN+.Â
#GoMatadors
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Each side traded shot attempts over the first 18 minutes of action until CSUN broke through on a strong drive from Canister. Taking a pass from Paige Callif near midfield, Canister took the ball up the left side, dribbling three times before finding room inside eight yards and finishing passed the defense for a 1-0 lead. Minutes later, CSUN drew a penalty kick on a foul from Liv Frazier, taking down Jackson. A red card would be issued on the play, resulting in Yoshi Rubalcava taking the penalty kick. However, Rubalcava's shot was saved by goalkeeper Natalie Cunningham, keeping the game at 1-0 for the moment. CSUN would still lead by that margin until the 42nd minute when a service from Michelle Monroy led to a scoring chance. Cunningham got a hand on the ball in front of the goal, but on the backdoor, Azar kicked the loose ball over the goal line to extend to a 2-0 lead.Â
On the board first!
— CSUN Women's Soccer (@CSUNWSoccer) September 5, 2025
A beautiful drive from Jordyn Canister leads to her 2nd goal of the season. #GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/MMm8PWsNoH
After generating 11 shots in the first half, CSUN would surpass that mark with 12 attempts in the second half. CSUN put three shots on frame and had a Jackson shot hit the right post in the first 10 minutes of the second period. Jackson though would find the back of the net moments later in the 56th minute. Siena Navarra set up Jackson on a drive up the field before the CSUN senior created room with a pair of dribbles and sent a laser that struck the right corner netting. The Matadors were not done as another outstanding strike came in the 80th minute, courtesy of Valdez. Cassidy Imperial-Pham would start the play with a tapper to Valdez on the right side. A quick one touch from Valdez reached the far corner of the goal for a 4-0 advantage.Â
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JACKSON DOES IT AGAIN.
— CSUN Women's Soccer (@CSUNWSoccer) September 5, 2025
What a shot from Cailey to put CSUN ahead 3-0 on the road.#GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/e7eCIwoNF5
Liebsack gave CSUN quality goalkeeping throughout the night, picking up four saves including two late stops to preserve the shutout.Â
NOTES OF THE GAME
- CSUN improves to 2-4-1 on the season while Portland State slips to 1-3-1.Â
- The Matadors finished with a season-high 23 shots compared to the Vikings' 12. CSUN also led 15-4 in shots on goal.Â
- CSUN's 23 shots are the most in a game since the Matadors recorded 32 against Cal State Bakersfield on Sept. 16, 2018.Â
- A total of 20 fouls were called in the match with CSUN whistled for 15. Alena Ramirez from CSUN along with Carmen Lewis from Portland State were shown yellow cards. Frazier was given a straight red card in the first half.Â
- Jackson has now tied a career high with four goals scored on the season. She is the first Matador since Cindy Arteaga in 2022 to score in three straight matches.Â
- Liebsack's shutout is her second of the season and fifth overall as a Matador.Â
ACCORDING TO COACH GINA BREWER
"We are very happy with today's performance and the offensive production as well as the tough defense that was played to secure the shutout. Fantastic goals from Jordyn, Yasmin, Cailey and Jo. We know our team is capable of 90-minute performances and today we showed it. We are very proud of the team overall."
UP NEXT
CSUN stays on the road to play a Sunday afternoon match at the University of Portland. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. on ESPN+.Â
#GoMatadors
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Team Stats
CSN
PSU
Goals
4
0
Shots
23
12
Shots on Goal
15
4
Saves
4
10
Corners
6
4
Fouls
15
5
Scoring Plays
Jordyn Canister (2)
Assisted By: Paige Califf
Long run by 23 up the left side of the field, beat keeper 1v1 inside the box to lower-left corner of the net.
18:29
Yasmin Azar (1)
Assisted By: Michelle Monroy
8 tapped in a loose ball after a save by GK on a long-range shot by 32.
41:35
Cailey Jackson (4)
Assisted By: Siena Navarra
Curled to upper-right corner of the net by 5 from 22 yards out.
55:10
Jo Valdez (1)
Assisted By: Cassidy Imperial-Pham
Top-notch finish by 21 into upper-left corner of the net from 25 yards out.
79:42
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
6
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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