LINFIELD UNIVERSITY SOCCER VERSUS GEORGE FOX • OCTOBER 14, 2023

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finding joy in the process

A big part of this is maintaining single-minded focus at practice and discouraging distractions of any kind.

While this intensity has the potential to be draining for Forging connections with others while living in the moment is helping others, the words of teammate Wyatt Ackermann demonstrate Cameron Gaines contribute to a new era of Linfield soccer how Gaines navigates an impressive balance of holding teamby KARLIE VERCAUTEREN ’27 mates accountable while also facilitating a positive, friendly atmosphere. “Cam is an individual who can always hype a room ameron Gaines knows that the success of the Linfield up,” says Ackermann. “But he can also be the most focused University men’s soccer team rides on the effort he and driven person I know. He’s the real deal.” puts in every single day.

The high praise is earned based on the maturity and Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, the composure Gaines has cultivated over time. His first two years midfielder takes intentional steps to keep his teammates at Linfield were all about “finding how to be the best version focused and ensure they are all working toward the comof myself.” He had to figure out how to “manage day to day” mon goal of building up the soccer program. before he was able to push himself toward growth.

There are not many athletes who hold so much responThis period of “trial and error” has clearly paid off. Gaines sibility for all aspects of their team dynamic and Gaines’s is pleased to report that he is “finding [his] feet the most [he unique perspective originates from joining the soccer team at has] at Linfield” thus far. A big part of this has been “finding joy” the same time as then-incoming head coach Andrew Duvall. in the process and all the little moments, especially because During Gaines’s freshman year, the men’s soccer team “sometimes it’s such a grind being a student-athlete.” Gaines’s was coming off several difficult seasons and it was clear to intentionality and commitment to enjoying life are central to how the players that Duvall expected that to change. Gaines has he lives his life both on and off the field. spent the last two years learning the coach’s expectations Gaines is studying international business because he is and where he fits within the big picture, and he feels that passionate about travelling and wants more opportunities than this will be the season where all the hard work pays off. staying in one place can provide. This makes sense for such an The team has been “slowly making progress” as each open, adaptable person who is certain to have a whole array of individual comes to terms with the enormous effort it takes adventures in store. to “become a (more) established program.” This necesOne way in which Gaines is actively forging a new path for sitates moving on from past disappointments while letting himself is by studying abroad during the spring semester. players fuel new beginnings. It means that Gaines and his He is returning to his roots in New Zealand, his destinateammates must stay focused, tion of choice because it no matter how difficult it balances new situations may be at times. with the comfort of And it is certainly having a “family base.” not easy to constantly Gaines knows embracing be the one to “hold (the) this opportunity will help him guys to things” and to “become more indepenensure they are “focusdent…and find my way into ing in every aspect.” This adulthood.” During his time year, Gaines has felt abroad, he plans to continue himself and fellow upto explore the unknown and perclassmen grapple with as well as aspects of the “accepting the weight business world that most that’s on our shoulders.” appeal to him. Through his They all strive to “lead travel, classes (including by example as opposed to those for his Wine Studies words” in order to maintain “high standards during minor), and a possible future internship, he should practice.” gain clarity surrounding his passions and how he The returners know that “if there’s gonna be a plans to pursue them. year for anything,” it is this year. They are all incredWhat Cameron Gaines does know right now ibly passionate about holding each player accountis that he values “seeing different walks of life” and able to bring their goals of a more fulfilling season to learning by doing and interacting with others. His fruition. exploits thus far have proven that his ability to forge Gaines lives by Coach Duvall’s words of “the way connections with others and live in the moment will you do anything is the way you do everything,” and serve him well. And it all starts with ushering in a hopes to model what it means to “live like a winner.” new era of Linfield soccer.

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HEAD COACH STEVE SIMMONS

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teve Simmons is in the fifth year of his second tenure as Linfield women’s soccer coach. He is also in the midst of his sixth year as Linfield Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Soccer.

Simmons brings 15 years of Division I coaching experience at Oregon State and Northern Illinois, in addition to serving five years as head coach of the Linfield men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse programs from 1996 until 2000.

Simmons, who owns a career record of 190-166-31 in 20 seasons as a collegiate head coach, oversees the men’s and women’s soccer teams, and serves as an advisor to the women’s lacrosse coaching staff.

During his first tenure at Linfield, he took over a men’s team that went 1-15-0 in 1995 and led the Wildcats to three seasons of

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double-digit wins, including a 21-1-1 mark in 2000.

Simmons spent nine years as head coach of the Oregon State men’s soccer program where he won 63 games in his first seven seasons, including a Pac-10 runner-up finish in 2009. Prior to Oregon State, Simmons compiled a 59-47-3 record in six seasons as head coach at Northern Illinois.

He began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater, Concordia University-Portland, in 1990 before heading to Gonzaga University in 1994 as an assistant coach. A head coaching position followed the next season at Division III Whitworth University. Simmons led Whitworth to a 9-8-2 record in his first season to earn NWC Coach of the Year honors before moving on to Linfield.

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2023 LINFIELD WOMEN

Back row (l to r): Makayla Christensen, Jordan Stoner, Reese Jones, Anna Dazey, Bella Hanna, Kate Carroll, Avery Pratt, Jenna Stanley, Kamahie Samudio, Sofia Pietrok, Amalia Tufts.

Middle row: Assistant Coach Zayn Khan, Ruby Lacktrup, Lea Micko, Abbie Bach, Ellie Friedrichsen, Mia Arellano, McKenzie Heckman, Amanda Pflieger, Jocelyn Jacobs, Jasmine Williams, Caylin Gadberry, Head Coach Steve Simmons.

Front row: Sophia Eakin, Jaeda Doctolero, Yahaira Rodriguez, Saylor Swanson, Kami Echiverri, Sidra Griffin, Alexa Fritz, Emma Mulligan, Emilee Miller, Riley Omonaka, Kathryn Pearson, Mia Curtaz, Janae Lewis, Director of Soccer Operations Andrea Thompson.

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MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN

EMMA MULLIGAN | 0

alexa fritz | 1

JAEDA DOCTOLERO | 2

YAHAIRA RODRIGUEZ | 3

ELLIE FRIEDRICHSEN | 4

reese jones| 5

mia curtaz| 10

KAMAHIE SAMUDIO | 11

SOPHIE EAKIN | 12

riley omonaka |13

sidra griffin | 14

mckenzie heckman | 15

abbie bach | 19

kathryn pearson | 20

Mia ARELLANO | 21

ruby lacktrup | 22

anna Dazey| 23

sofia pietrok |24

kate carroll | 28

AVERY PRATT | 29

amalia tufts| 30

MAKAYLA CHRISTENSEN| 31

saylor swanson | 32

janae lewis | 33

5-10 | Senior | GK Seattle, Washington

5-2 | Sophomore | M Novato, California

5-5 | Senior | D Happy Valley, Oregon

5-8 | Freshman | D Barrington, Illinois

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5-5 | Sophomore | GK Bend, Oregon

5-5 | Junior | F Lahaina, Hawaii

5-3 | Sophomore | D San Ramon, California

5-8 | Freshman | D Portland, Oregon

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5-1 | Junior | F Honolulu, Hawaii

5-3 | Freshman | M Tacoma, Washington

5-4 | Freshman | D Tacoma, Washington

5-7 | Freshman | F Seattle, Washington

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5-1 | Junior | F Woodburn, Oregon

5-2 | Senior | M Renton, Washington

5-4 | Sophomore | M Seattle, Washington

5-7 | Freshman | M Eugene, Oregon

5-6 | Senior | D Snohomish, Washington

5-7 | Junior | M Duvall, Washington

5-6 | Junior | F Corvallis, Oregon

5-2 | Freshman | F Hubbard, Oregon

5-5 | Sophomore | D Lake Forest Park, Washington

5-5 | Freshman | M Hollister, California

5-6 | Sophomore | D Portland, Oregon

5-4 | Sophomore | F Gig Harbor, Washington

MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN match breakdown

KAMI ECHIVERRI| 7

bella hanna | 8

lea micko | 9

jocelyn jacobs | 16

jordan stoner | 17

JENNA STANLEY | 18

5-3 | Junior | D Kahului, Hawaii

5-5 | Freshman | F Seattle, Washington

5-10 | Sophomore | D Lakewood, Washington

5-5 | Junior | M Bend, Oregon

5-4 | Freshman | F Köngen, Germany

5-8 | Sophomore | D Puyallup, Washington

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CAYLIN GADBERRY | 25 5-4 | Sophomore | D Salem, Oregon

emilee miller | 45 5-7 | Junior | GK Beaverton, Oregon

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Assistant Coach Second Year

amanda pflieger | 26 5-5 | Freshman | M Schylerville, New York

STEVE SIMMONS Head Coach 10th Year

ANDREA THOMPSON

Soccer Operations Director First Year

jasmine williams | 27 5-5 | Senior | D Auburn, Washington

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Assistant Coach Third Year

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Sports Communications Graduate Assistant

THE RECORDS Linfield’s draw at Puget Sound and win over Pacific last week moved the Wildcats to tie for fourth place in the Northwest Conference standings with 12 points. After playing Willamette (1-9-2, 1-6-1) on Wednesday, the Wildcats close out the week with another home contest against George Fox (4-5-3, 2-4-2).

LINFIELD AT A GLANCE The Wildcats (5-3-4, 3-2-3) are second in the NWC in goals scored with 21 and average a shade under two goals per match.

Riley Omonaka has added another threat for the Linfield offense scoring her second and third goals of the season at Puget Sound. Anna Dazey sits second in the conference with seven goals. Mia Curtaz leads the team in assists and added a goal this past weekend against Pacific. Emilee Miller is third in the NWC in shutouts (3), saves (47) and saves per match (4.70).

GEORGE FOX AT A GLANCE The Bruins average 1.083 goals per match and have scored 13 goals on the season. Becca Kozak (6) and Willa Evans (4) lead the George Fox offense in goals scored. Taylor Ho and Evans tie for the team lead with two assists each. Emily Robey has 38 saves in goal for the Bruins and averages 3.17 saves per match on a .704 save percentage.

SERIES HISTORY Linfield has won 24 of 58 all-time meetings against George Fox. In the last 10 meetings, the Wildcats are 3-3-4 but hold a 16-9-1 record against the Bruins on home turf.

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LINFIELD WOMEN NO. 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 45

NAME Emma Mulligan Alexa Fritz Jaeda Doctolero Yahaira Rodriguez Ellie Friedrichsen Reese Jones Kami Echiverri Bella Hanna Lea Micko Mia Curtaz Kamahie Samudio Sophie Eakin Riley Omonaka Sidra Griffin McKenzie Heckman Jocelyn Jacobs Jordan Stoner Jenna Stanley Abbie Bach Kathryn Pearson Mia Arellano Ruby Lacktrup Anna Dazey Sofia Pietrok Caylin Gadberry Amanda Pflieger Jasmine Williams Kate Carroll Avery Pratt Amalia Tufts Makayla Christensen Saylor Swanson Janae Lewis Emilee Miller

POS. GK GK F F D D D D F M F M M M M F M D D D D M F D D M D D D F M F F GK

HT. 5-10 5-5 5-1 5-1 5-6 5-5 5-3 5-10 5-4 5-2 5-5 5-3 5-2 5-7 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-8 5-5 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-8 5-8 5-5 5-7 5-2 5-4 5-7

YR./EL. Sr./Jr. So./So. Jr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Sr./Jr. So./So. Jr./Jr. So./So. Fr./Fr. So./So. Jr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Jr./Jr. So./So. Sr./Jr. So./So. Fr./Fr. So./So. Jr./Jr. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Jr./Jr.

HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Seattle, Wash. / Bishop Blanchet Bend, Ore. / Bend Honolulu, Hawaii / Hawaii Baptist Academy Woodburn, Ore. / Woodburn Snohomish, Wash. / Jackson Lake Forest Park, Wash. / Shorecrest Kahului, Hawaii / Maui Lakewood, Wash. / Lakes Köngen, Germany / Robert Bosch Gymnasium Novato, Calif. / Redwood Lahaina, Hawaii / Kamehameha Maui Tacoma, Wash. / Stadium Renton, Wash. / Lindbergh Duvall, Wash. / Cedarcrest Hollister, Calif. / San Benito Seattle, Wash. / Mount Rainier Bend, Ore. / Bend Puyallup, Wash. / Puyallup Happy Valley, Ore. / Clackamas San Ramon, Calif. / Dougherty Valley Tacoma, Wash. / Stadium Seattle, Wash. / Holy Names Academy Corvallis, Ore. / Corvallis Portland, Ore. / Grant Salem, Ore. / Sprague Schylerville, N.Y. / Schuylerville Auburn, Wash. / Auburn Riverside Barrington, Ill. / Barrington Portland, Ore. / Tualatin Seattle, Wash. / Lincoln Eugene, Ore. / Willamette Hubbard, Ore. / North Marion Gig Harbor, Wash. / Peninsula Beaverton, Ore. / International School

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GEORGE FOX WOMEN NO. 00 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 41

NAME POS. Emily Robey GK Bella Salazar GK Isabella Hector F Maki Quiyono M Madison Fuller F Maci Bowman D Chloe Rocha M/F Alexis Breer D Hannah Hernandez M/F Taylor Ho F Peyton Olafson D Hannah Beardemphl M/F Willa Evans D/M Taylor Soo D/F Liv Haima M Kayleigh Gugliotta D Alyssa Marsh D Emily Adams M Lucy Brandt D/M Courtney Jones M Trinity Carrington M/F Madelyn Boettcher D Lizzy Merkel F Becca Kozak M/F Coral Sheffer M Carly Garberding M/F Allison Weber F Maggie Phillips

HT. 5-6 5-5 5-2 5-2 5-6 5-2 5-7 5-3 5-3 5-6 5-6 5-4 5-6 5-4 5-6 5-5 5-6 5-2 5-9 5-1 5-4 5-7 5-5 5-8 5-10 5-9 5-4 5-7

YR. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Gr.

HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Huntington Beach, Calif. / Edison Bakersfield, Calif. / Centennial Puyallup, Wash. / Cascade Christian Mill Creek, Wash. / Henry M. Jackson Eugene, Ore. / Marist Catholic Sandy, Ore. / Barlow San Diego, Calif. / La Costa Canyon Puyallup, Wash. / John R. Rogers Vancouver, Wash. / Prairie Redondo Beach, Calif. / Redondo Union Keizer, Ore. / McNary Graham, Wash. / Cascade Christian Mill Creek, Wash. / Henry M. Jackson Mililani, Hawai’i / Kamehameha-Kapalama Corvallis, Ore. / Santiam Christian Central Point, Ore. / Crater St. Helens, Ore. / St. Helens The Dalles, Ore. / The Dalles Torrance, Calif. / West Redding, Calif. / Redding Christian Beaverton, Ore. / Mountainside Eugene, Ore. / Pleasant Hill Hillsboro, Ore. / Glencoe Camarillo, Calif. / Newbury Park Sunnyvale, Calif. / Fremont Phoenix, Ariz. / Northwest Christian Milwaukie, Ore. / La Salle Central Point, Ore. / Oregon

HEAD COACH: Laura Schott (fourth year) ASSISTANT COACHES: Simon Dale, Haley Downey, Todd Williams

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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE women’s soccer STANDINGS

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CONFERENCE As of Oct. 9

PTS.

W-L-T

OVERALL W-L-T PCT.

STREAK

Pacific Lutheran 21

7-1

9-2-1

.792

W6

Puget Sound

17

5-1-2

7-3-2

.667

T1

Whitman

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5-2-1

6-3-3

.625

W1

Linfield

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3-2-3

5-3-4

.583

W1

Whitworth

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4-4

4-5-3

.458

W2

Lewis & Clark

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3-4-1

4-7-1

.375

L2

George Fox

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2-4-2

4-5-3

.458

L1

Willamette

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1-6-1

1-9-2

.167

L1

Pacific

3

1-7

2-9

.182

L7

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HEAD COACH ANDREW DUVALL

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ndrew Duvall is in his fourth year as head coach of the Linfield men’s soccer program. Duvall came to Linfield after spending eight years as assistant men’s coach at Concordia University-Portland.

While at Concordia, Duvall managed a multitude of responsibilities, including recruiting, team training, academic mentorship, team travel, program budgeting, camps, team equipment and team scheduling.

The CU men’s program compiled a record of 90-60-14 during Duvall’s tenure, all while transitioning from an NAIA institution to a full-fledged member of NCAA Division II. As a player, Duvall lettered four seasons in soccer at Concordia from 1999 through 2002, playing in 73 career matches. He began as an assistant coach at Concordia in 2011.

Duvall holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National B License and a USSF National Youth License.

He completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Concordia in 2003 and went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education with a concentration in sport administration and coaching from the University of New Mexico in 2011.

Duvall has been a head coach, age group coordinator, assistant director of coaching and director of coaching for various youth soccer organizations in Washington, New Mexico and Oregon.

At Concordia, Duvall served as the athletic department’s director of internal operations, facilities coordinator, and taught courses as an adjunct professor within the School of Management and Department of Exercise and Sport Science.

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2023 LINFIELD MEN

Back row (l to r): Evan Stafford, Angel Hernandez, Jake Murphy, Ross Vargo, Brooks, Colby Reese, Christian Saenz, Dylan Watkins, Matty Hourigan, Luke Smith, Alen Vejo, Reece Gaines, Radule Bozovic, Max Testa.

Middle row: Sam Haynes, Cameron Gaines, Aedan Carroll, Blake Tasci, Owen Schoner, Nicholas Reggiani, David Contreras, Jayden Soto, Seamus Miller, Ronan Hodge, Wolf Pfaeffle, Jamis Gonzalez, Sid Kosaris, Johann Singh Sanchez, Wyatt Ackermann.

Front row: Head Coach Andrew Duvall, Noel Lira, Ryan Valdez, Anson Agapay, Brady Anderson, Alberto Gallegos, Patrick Moes, E.J. Sablan, Aidan Crossler, Romario Mendoza, Riley Rama, Marco Orlando, Assistant Coach Alex Ponce.

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MEET THE LINFIELD MEN

matty hourigan | 0

dylan watkins | 1

aedan carroll | 2

PATRICK MOES | 3

keegan brooks | 4

anson agapay| 5

brADY ANDERSON | 9

ANGEL HERNANDEZ | 10

E.J. Sablan | 11

Johann singh sanchez|12

jake murphy | 13

Max testa | 14

Noel Lira | 18

marco orlando | 19

riley rama | 20

ALEN VEGO | 21

luke smith | 22

WYATT ACKERMANN| 23

Owen Schoner | 28

jamis gonzalez | 29

alberto gallegos | 30

ronan hodge | 31

radule bozovic| 32

reece gaines| 33

aidan crossler |37

jayden soto | 39

colby reese | 42

christian saenz | 43

andrew duvall

alex ponce

6-1 | Freshman | GK Brentwood, California

5-9 | Senior | D Longview, Washington

5-2 | Sophomore | M Watsonville, California

5-11 | Sophomore | F Camarillo, California

5-8 | Sophomore | M Pullman, Washington

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6-3 | Sophomore | GK Newport News, Virginia

6-0 | Senior | D Kelso, Washington

5-4 | Freshman | M Camas, Washington

5-10 | Freshman | M Ontario, Oregon

5-11 | Freshman | D Spanaway, Washington

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5-11 | Sophomore | D Sacramento, California

5-9 | Freshman | M Puyallup, Washington

5-7 | Freshman | F Agat, Guam

5-10 | Senior | F The Dalles, Oregon

5-10 | Freshman | GK Overland Park, Kansas

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5-10 | Senior | M Boise, Idaho

5-8 | Freshman | F Keizer, Oregon

6-0 | Sophomore | F Beaverton, Oregon

5-9 | Sophomore | F Grants Pass, Orego

6-2 | Junior | GK Houston, Texas

6-2 | Junior | D Henderson, Nevada

6-1 | Sophomore | M Palm Desert, California

6-3 | Freshman | F Sammamish, Washington

6-2 | Sophomore | D La Grange, Illinois

Head Coach Fourth Year

5-7 | Junior | F Kahului, Hawaii

6-0 | Senior | M Newberg, Oregon

5-9 | Sophomore | M Dana Point, California

6-1 | Sophomore | F Walnut Creek, California

Assistant Coach Sixth Year

MEET THE LINFIELD MEN match breakdown

CAMERON GAINES | 6

Sam haynes | 7

Romario Mendoza | 8

ross vargo | 15

sid kosaris | 16

ryan valdez | 17

5-9 | Junior | M Happy Valley, Oregon

6-2 | Freshman | D Sacramento, California

5-9 | Sophomore | F Portland, Oregon

5-10 | Senior | F Vancouver, Washington

5-7 | Senior | M Newport, Oregon

5-4 | Freshman | M Chula Vista, California

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seamus miller| 24 5-11 | Senior | F Tacoma, Washington

nicholas reggiani | 34 5-11 | Sophomore | D Happy Valley, Oregon

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Broadcast Coordinator and Play-by-Play Announcer

blake tasci | 26 5-10 | Freshman | D Pasco, Washington

wolf pfaeffle|35 5-10 | Freshman | D Renton, Washington

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Sports Communications Director

evan stafford | 27 6-0 | Sophomore | D Davis, California

david contreras |36 6-0 | Sophomore | M McMinnville, Oregon

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Sports Communications Assistant

THE RECORDS Linfield enters the week eighth in the Northwest Conference standings after two losses to Puget Sound and Pacific. The Wildcats now shift their focus to a Wednesday match with Willamette (5-6-1, 5-2-1) before finishing out the week on Saturday against George Fox (3-7-1, 2-4-1).

LINFIELD AT A GLANCE The Wildcats average 1.27 goals per match and have scored 14 goals on the season. Sid Kosaris leads the team in goals with three while Seamus Miller and E.J. Sablan are close behind with two each. Angel Hernandez and Ross Vargo lead the Linfield back line in minutes played. Colby Reese ranks among the conference leaders in saves (32), saves per match (4), shutouts (2) and save percentage (.727).

GEORGE FOX AT A GLANCE The Bruins have scored 10 goals on the season and average .833 per match. Santiago Munevar leads George Fox with 11 shots on goal but Eugene Peltier leads in goals with four. Keoni Gavino is one of the conference leaders in saves at 37 and averages 3.08 saves per match on a .500 save percentage.

SERIES HISTORY Linfield is 32-21-4 all-time against George Fox with the prior matchup ending in a 1-1 draw in Newberg. The Bruins have a slight edge in the last 10 matchups at 4-5-1. The Wildcats average 1.77 goals per match against the Bruins and are looking for their first home victory since 2018.

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LINFIELD MEN NO. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 42 43

NAME Matty Hourigan Dylan Watkins Aedan Carroll Patrick Moes Keegan Brooks Anson Agapay Cameron Gaines Sam Haynes Romario Mendoza Brady Anderson Angel Hernandez E.J. Sablan Johann Singh Sanchez Jake Murphy Max Testa Ross Vargo Sid Kosaris Ryan Valdez Noel Lira Marco Orlando Riley Rama Alen Vejo Luke Smith Wyatt Ackermann Seamus Miller Blake Tasci Evan Stafford Owen Schoner Jamis Gonzalez Alberto Gallegos Ronan Hodge Radule Bozovic Reece Gaines Nicholas Reggiani Wolf Pfaeffle David Contreras Aidan Crossler Jayden Soto Colby Reese Christian Saenz

POS. GK GK D M D F M F M D D M F M M D F M M M F F F M F D D F M F F D F D D M M D GK GK

HT. 6-1 6-3 5-11 5-10 6-2 5-7 5-9 5-9 5-7 5-9 6-0 5-9 5-8 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-4 5-2 5-4 5-7 6-0 6-3 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-9 6-2 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-2

WT. 160 175 160 145 200 135 153 135 160 150 170 150 175 160 170 165 160 120 140 140 141 215 195 165 160 145 155 165 158 170 135 155 185 175 160 160 155 165 150 190

YR./EL. Fr./Fr. So./So. So./So. Sr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Jr./Jr. So./So. Sr./Sr. Sr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Fr./Fr. Jr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. So./So. So./So. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Jr./Jr.

HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Brentwood, Calif. / Heritage Newport News, Va. / Converse University Sacramento, Calif. / Christian Brothers Boise, Idaho / Capital Henderson, Nev. / Bishop Gorman Kahului, Hawaii / H.P. Baldwin Happy Valley, Ore. / Clackamas Portland, Ore. / Franklin Newport, Ore. / Newport Longview, Wash. / R.A. Long Kelso, Wash. / Kelso Puyallup, Wash. / River Ridge Keizer, Ore. / McNary Palm Desert, Calif. / Xavier College Prep Newberg, Ore. / Newberg Sacramento, Calif. / Sacramento Country Day Vancouver, Wash. / Columbia River Chula Vista, Calif. / Olympian Watsonville, Calif. / Watsonville Camas, Wash. / Camas Agat, Guam / Father Dueñas Memorial Beaverton, Ore. / International School Sammamish, Wash. / Skyline Dana Point, Calif. / Dana Hills Tacoma, Wash. / Bellarmine Prep Pasco, Wash. / Chiawana Davis, Calif. / Davis High School Camarillo, Calif. / Adolfo Camarillo Ontario, Ore. / Ontario The Dalles, Ore. / The Dalles Grants Pass, Ore. / Hidden Valley La Grange, Ill. / Lyons Township Walnut Creek, Calif. / Northgate Happy Valley, Ore. / Rex Putnam Renton, Wash. / Hazen McMinnville, Ore. / McMinnville Pullman, Wash. / Home School Spanaway, Wash. / Bethel Overland, Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West Houston, Texas / Shadow Creek

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GEORGE FOX MEN NO. 0 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 33 36

NAME Andrew Canning Cade Matsumoto Cody Leong Cody DeMarino Ryan McCord Connor Kong Quincy Walker Andrew Turner Kellin Aguiar Isaac Nakayama Santiago Munevar Joshua Chang Kyle Revell Elijah Soon Robert Rodarte Jayden Sotelo Eli McIntyre Shane Fuse Eugene Peltier Mason Ayles Matthew Woodard Josiah Adams Noe Gonzalez Michael De Coito III Kaimi Victor Johnny Keblish Kilinahe Waring Dylan Bell Laakeaikamalu Salvani Chase Kaetsu James Jarman Issac Wilson Keoni Gavino

POS. GK GK GK D/M D M D M F M M/F M F D M M M/F D F F M D/M D M D/M F D D D M/F D M GK

HT. WT. 6-2 200 6-0 165 5-9 5-5 135 5-10 160 5-5 120 6-2 180 6-2 170 5-8 150 5-5 140 5-9 155 5-8 140 6-4 170 5-8 155 5-9 155 5-9 145 5-6 135 5-11 165 5-7 145 5-7 138 5-9 155 6-2 150 6-1 165 5-9 155 6-1 160 5-8 145 6-2 175 6-0 160 6-4 5-11 155 6-0 155 5-9 135 6-2 185

YR. Fr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Gr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So.

HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Portland, Ore. / Westview Kaneohe, Hawai’i / Punahou Honolulu, Hawai’i / Moanalua San Marcos, Calif. / San Marcos Wilsonville, Ore. / Chaminade (Hawai’i) Kahului, Hawai’i / Maui Las Vegas, Nev. / Silverado Portland, Ore. / Sunset Las Vegas, Nev. / SLAM! Nevada Honolulu, Hawai’i / Moanalua San Diego, Calif. / Scripps Ranch Mercer Island, Wash. / Mercer Island Auburn, Wash. / Enumclaw Ewa Beach, Hawai’i / Kamehameha Oak Hills, Calif. / Serrano Mililani, Hawai’i / Mililani Newberg, Ore. / Newberg Honolulu, Hawai’i / Kalani Seattle, Wash. / O’Dea Maple Valley, Wash. / Tahoma Bothell, Wash. / North Creek Hillsboro, Ore. / Faith Bible Woodburn, Ore. / Woodburn Pepeekeo, Hawai’i / Hilo Kailua, Hawai’i / Kamehameha Maple Valley, Wash. / Tahoma Honolulu, Hawai’i / Kamehameha Philomath, Ore. / Philomath Honolulu, Hawai’i / Oregon State Pearl City, Hawai’i / Kalani Makawao, Hawai’i / King Kekaulike Beaverton, Ore. / Valor Christian Black Diamond, Wash. / Kennedy Catholic

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THE TOPCAT CLUB

The Linfield University TopCat Club serves as a support organization to the 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports teams and the more than 500 students who participate in athletics each year. Each year, support from the TopCat Club is essential to maintaining and expanding each of these programs.

The mission of the TopCat Club is to provide students with an outstanding athletic and academic experience and to strengthen the overall competitiveness of the overall Linfield athletics program.

At Linfield, we continually strive to improve programs and facilities so that our teams may compete at the highest level. Roughly 75 percent of the athletic department’s annual operating budget comes from the university’s general fund. The remainder is generated through a wide variety of external sources, including annual gifts to the Linfield TopCat Club.

To learn more about giving opportunities, please visit the TopCat Club website at www.linfieldtopcat.com.

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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE men’s soccer STANDINGS

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PTS.

W-L-T

W-L-T PCT.

Pacific Lutheran 20

6-0-2

7-1-4

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W2

Whitworth

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6-1-1

8-3-1

.708

W6

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Willamette

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5-2-1

5-6-1

.458

L1

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•TILLAMOOK

Whitman

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4-2-1

4-5-2

.455

W1

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Puget Sound

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3-3-2

5-3-2

.600

W1

Pacific

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2-4-2

2-5-5

.375

W1

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George Fox

7

2-4-1

.357

3-7-1

L2

•MONMOUTH

•FLORENCE

Linfield

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1-5-2

1-8-3

.208

W4

Lewis & Clark

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0-8

0-12

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L12

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LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK

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LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK

milner, jones to handle soccer play-by-play The Linfield Sports Network continues to bring fans live action of all home Linfield soccer matches in 2022. Fans can enjoy live video webcasts and play-by-play commentary on their computer, tablet, mobile device or Smart TV. Live coverage begins 15 minutes prior to the start of each match. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis and statistical breakdown.

Linfield senior Isaac Milner begins his third season as the play-by-play voice of Wildcats men’s and women’s soccer. Milner started his broadcasting experience with the LSN last season covering soccer, providing color commentary on basketball broadcasts, handling occasional play-by-play duties for volleyball, basketball and softball as well as providing crucial production support on football, softball, tennis and swimming webcasts.

Freshman Levi Jones joins the stable of Linfield sports broadcasters this fall.

He’ll alternate with Milner behind the microphone on soccer broadcasts.

LSN live broadcasts are under the direction of Joe Stuart, the athletic department’s Broadcast Operations Coordinator. In his third year in the isaac milner position, Stuart oversees all technical production and management of LSN broadcasts as well as providing play-by-play commentary on football, basketball, baseball and softball webcasting in addition to assisting with other athletics communications needs.

All LSN broadcasts, both live and on demand, can be accessed at golinfieldwildcats.com/watch or in the Linfield Athletics app on mobile, tablet or smart TVs.

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ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Four remarkable athletes, one successful coach and a national championship-winning team comprise the Class of 2023 On Saturday, November 11, the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame will enshrine former women’s tennis coach Amy Dames Smith, All-America softball player Emilee (Lepp) Gisler, football star Paul Dombroski, basketball/football standout O.J. Gulley, national champion pole vaulter Catherine (Street) Bridge, and Linfield’s 2011 national championship softball team.

The 25th annual Pacific Office Automation Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet starts at 6 p.m. inside Ted Wilson Gymnasium following that afternoon’s football game versus Whitworth.

Tickets for adults are priced at $30. Children 6 and under are $10. Tickets are available at linfieldsports.universitytickets.com

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RECENT HONORS For his play in two shutouts two weeks ago, the NWC honored Colby Reese as its NWC Defensive Player of the Week Linfield men’s soccer goalie Colby Reese played a massive part in the Wildcats’ recent unbeaten week. The freshman totaled 15 saves over two matches, helping the ‘Cats earn their first win of the season over Lewis & Clark and totaling 11 saves in a 0-0 draw against Pacific Lutheran.

For his efforts, the Kansas native

was tabbed Northwest Conference Men’s Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week.

Ten of Reese’s 11 saves came in the second half against the Lutes on Sunday, Sept. 24. The Wildcats earned a draw against Pacific Lutheran for the first time since 2016. Reese ranks at the top of the NWC in save percentage at .857 and sits second in saves per match with 4.8.

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