Woodburn Bulldogs Boys Soccer 0-0 Sandy

Woodburn's boys soccer team opened its 2026 season with a scoreless draw, playing Sandy to a 0-0 tie Thursday evening on the road. The Bulldogs, representing Woodburn, Oregon, and the Mid-Willamette Conference (5A), began their non-league slate with a result that showed defensive resolve against a Sandy side playing on its home pitch. Neither team could find the back of the net across the full 80 minutes, leaving both squads to settle for a point in what shaped up as an evenly contested opener. For Woodburn, the tie reflects the kind of competitive balance the team will need to navigate as the season builds toward conference play. The shutout from the Bulldogs' defensive unit was an encouraging sign, even if the offense will look to generate more chances moving forward. Woodburn opens the year at 0-0-1 and will have an opportunity to build on this foundation when the team returns to action next week.