Riverdale Mavericks Boys Soccer 5-0 Riverside, WLWV

Riverdale opened its 2026 boys soccer season in dominant fashion Monday, shutting out Riverside, WLWV, 5-0 in a non-league home contest at Portland, Oregon. The victory gives the Coastal Range League (3A) program a clean 1-0 record to start the year. Facing a Riverside squad from the Willamette Valley, Riverdale wasted no time establishing control, finding the net five times while keeping its own goal sheet spotless. The shutout is an encouraging sign for a team looking to build momentum heading into league play. A five-goal margin against a non-league opponent suggests the attack has plenty of firepower and the defense came ready to compete from day one. It is a strong foundation to build on. Riverdale will look to carry this confidence into its next matchup as the schedule begins to fill out in the weeks ahead.