When the Arizona Wildcats host the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, it would almost be misleading to call it a college soccer match.
The Ducks, beneficiaries of their university’s quarter system, don’t start school until Sept. 25, so soccer is their No. 1 priority right now.
“They’re like pro players, man,” joked Arizona head coach Tony Amato, who believes it’s an advantage for Oregon.
“I’m sure they feel like they can accomplish a lot soccer-wise.”
If it is an advantage, the Ducks have put it to good use, entering Saturday’s Pac-12 opener with a 6-2 record and winners of five of their last six games — a sizable improvement from the 8-10-2 record they posted last year.