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SOCCER AND LACROSSE COMPLEX
THE DREAM OF A MODERN soccer and lacrosse facility at Linfield University has become reality at last.
The first phase of a $1.55 million project to revamp the current soccer and lacrosse facility was completed in December 2020. Phase 2 is planed to get underway once funding is secured.
The vision for substantially upgrading the Linfield Soccer and Lacrosse Complex has been discussed for many years. With the help of private funding from a cross-section of donors, the project is proceding in two phases.
In Phase 1 of the project, the natural grass field was converted to FieldTurfTM , providing Linfield teams an ideal yearround practice and playing surface while substantially reducing maintenance and game setup costs. The field was draped with branded mesh screening, providing for a more intimate and enclosed setting. Six enclosed storage spaces to house team equipment and supplies are included in Phase 1.
Phase 2 calls for a new seating for 250 spectators as well as an adjoining paved plaza. It includes construction of
a new pressbox on the west side of the field. Dressing rooms for the women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s soccer and teams are included as part of a multi-purpose structure planned for the stadium’s northwest corner. The new building will also contain a dressing room for visiting teams and game officials,
restrooms and a concession stand.
Under the leadership of Linfield alumnus Rob Gloeckner of Tarkett Sports, the grass field was converted to a FieldTurfTM surface. The custom-branded storage containers were furnished by Boxwell co-founder Rod Bolls, a former Wildcats soccer player.
WOMEN’S COACH STEVE SIMMONS
Steve Simmons is in the seventh year of his second tenure as Linfield women’s soccer coach. Simmons’ resumé sports 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 202-181-44 in 22 seasons as a collegiate head coach.
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 double-digit wins, including a 21-1-1 mark in 2000. That team knocked off top-ranked Ohio Wesleyan in the NCAA Division III quarterfinals losing in the NCAA Division III semifinals to eventual national champion Messiah College. On the women’s side, the Wildcats rose from ninth place to fourth place in his final season as coach.
Most recently, Simmons spent nine years as head coach of the Oregon State men’s soccer program. During his OSU tenure, the Beavers produced three MLS
SuperDraft first round picks.
Prior to Oregon State, Simmons went 59-47-3 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 Northwest Conference Coach of the Year honors before moving on to Linfield.
As a collegian at Concordia, Simmons netted first-team All-America honors from the National Christian College Athletic Association and NAIA Academic All-America recognition as a senior. He was a two-time NAIA Northwest All-Region selection and was honored with Concordia’s Male Athlete of the Year Award in 1990 and was selected to the school’s Athletics Wall of Fame in 1993.
A graduate of Chugiak High School in Eagle River, Alaska, Simmons
earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Concordia in 1990. He received a master’s degree in physical education from Gonzaga in 1996. Simmons and his wife, Maria, reside in Corvallis. They raised three grown children, Keagan, Jordan and Katey.
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2025 LINFIELD WOMEN
row (l to r): Kamahie Samudio, Reese Jones,
Jenna Stanley, Grace Alderton, Sydney Garner, Leylani Wilson, Izzy Thompson, Fia Swanson, Haley Bland, Racquel Davis, Sophia Leiber, Parker Vale, McKenzie Heckman, Jocelyn Jacobs.
Middle Row: Assistant Coach Steve Elmore, Assistant Coach Madi Reimer, Bailey Schroeder, Amalia Tufts, Mia Arellano, Ava Vargas-Quiroz, Natasha Freimuth, Emily McGuire, Sarah Robbins, Ruby Lacktrup, Avery Zahniser, Marley Ells, Katy Doyle, Certified Athletic Trainer Madeline Eliassen, Assistant Coach Carole Thomas, Head Coach Steve Simmons.
Front row: Lize Rendon, Addie Eakin, Alyssa Ortega, Hailey Shride, Julia Alvarez, Alexa Fritz, Clair Moss, Faith Richards, Maddie Funk, Tati Zahajko, Kylie Rouspil, Lena Caballero Uhtoff, Brooklyn Vanderlipe, Jasleen Gasca, Melania Valdez, Mia Curtaz.
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MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN
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MADDIE FUNK | 0
| Sophomore | GK Livermore, California
alexa fritz | 1 5-5 | Senior | GK Bend, Oregon
Lena Caballero Uhtoff | 4 5-1 | Sophomore | M Ashland, Oregon
mia curtaz| 10 5-3 | Senior | M Novato, California
jocelyn jacobs | 14 5-5 | Senior | F Seattle, Washington
sarah robbins | 20
5-4 | Freshman | M Centralia, Washington
aVA VARGAS-QUIROZ| 23
5-4 | Sophomore | F Roseville, California
katy doyle | 28
5-6 | Freshman | D Issaquah, Washington
KAMAHIE SAMUDIO | 11
5-5 | Senior | F Lahaina, Hawaii
sophia leiber | 13 5-7 | Freshman | M Highlands Ranch, Colorado
racquel davis | 5 5-7 | Freshman | D Park City, Utah
sofia pietrok |24
5-6 | Senior | D Portland, Oregon
haley bland | 34 5-7 | Freshman | D Corvallis, Oregon
addie eakin | 33 5-3 | Freshman | M Tacoma, Washington
laylani wilson| 29 5-8 | Freshman | M McMinnville, Oregonn
melania valdez | 2
5-3 | Sophomore | M Scottsdale, Arizona
hailey shride | 3 5-2 | Freshman | F Gig Harbor, Washington
grace alderton | 21 5-7 | Freshman | F Portland, Oregon
sydney garner| 30 5-7 | Freshman | F Monroe, Washington
alyssa ortega | 31 5-2 | Sophomore | M Eagle Point, Oregon
mckenzie heckman | 15 5-5 | Junior | M Hollister, California
bailey schroeder | 39
5-6 | Freshman | F Gig Harbor, Washington
kylie rouspil | 48
5-4 | Sophomore | GK San Carlos, California
tati zahajko | 46 5-6 | Sophomore | GK Lake Forest Park, Washington
FAITH RICHARDS | 47 5-9 | Senior | GK Roseville, California
MIA ARELLANO | 19
5-4 | Junior | D Tacoma, Washington
Julia alvarez | 9 5-1 | Sophomore | F Seattle, Washington
ruby lacktrup | 22 5-4 | Senior | M Seattle, Washington
clair moss | 45 5-7 | Sophomore | GK Battle Ground, Washington
natasha freimuth | 40 5-4 | Sophomore | M Hillsboro, Oregon
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match breakdown
ELLS| 6
5-5 | Sophomore | D Tacoma, Washington
amalia tufts| 16
5-6 | Junior | M Seattle, Washington
parker vale | 25
5-5 | Sophomore | D Palo Alto, California
avery zahniser | 35
5-5 | Freshman | M Medford, Oregon
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Izzy Thompson | 26
5-7 | Sophomore | F Litchfield Park, Arizona
5-3 | Seniore | M Portland, Oregon Reese Jones | 7 5-5 | Senior | D Lake Forest Park, Washington
brooklyn vanderlipe|37 5-3 | Freshman | D Tracy, California
jasleen gasca | 8 5-2 | Sophomore | D Brentwood, California
STANLEY | 18 5-8 | Senior | D Puyallup, Washington
Lize rendon | 27
fia swanson | 38 5-7 | Freshman | M Hubbard, Oregon
THE RECORDS
Linfield sits tied atop the NWC standings, riding an eightmatch unbeaten streak into the week. At 5-0-3 overall, and 3-0-1 in the NWC, the streak is the Wildcats’ longest since they began the 2013 season with eight-consecutive wins. Willamette comes into McMinnville with a 2-5-2 record and a 1-4-1 mark in the NWC. They’ve dropped three-straight matches and four of their last five.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
As the lone unbeaten team overall remaining in the NWC, the ‘Cats offense is led by senior Lize Rendon, who continues to be efficient every time she shoots the ball. But the pressure comes from the wings, where Mia Curtaz, Amalia Tufts, and Marley Ells dish the ball to the attackers. The trio have combined for 10 assists through eight matches. Rendon scored once last weekend, keeping pace in second in scoring in the conference, trailing only Whitman’s Bailey Bell.
WILLAMETTE AT A GLANCE
The Bearcats are led offensively by Claire Warthen, who’s notched three scores this fall. As a whole, the offense takes the fourth-most shot attempts in the NWC, but ranks fifth as a team with .889 goals per game.
SERIES HISTORY
The Wildcats have won three of the last six series matchups, falling in just one. Last month, Linfield earned a 4-1 win over Willamette in Salem, scoring three unanswered goals in the second half in the win. Reese Jones netted two goals while Jenna Stanley and Amalia Tufts each scored once in the win.
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MEN’S COACH ANDREW DUVALL
Andrew Duvall is in his sixth 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 1999-2002, playing in 73 career matches. He began as an assistant coach at Concordia in 2011.
He 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.
2025 LINFIELD MEN
Middle Row: Jamis Gonzalez, Santi Freile, Aedan Carroll, Blake Tasci, Tate Bliss, Nick Reggia-ni, Jayden Cummins, Don Moss, Johann Singh Sanchez, Sam Haynes, Jaren Nishikawa, Joe Syson, Aidan Crossler, Head Coach Andrew Duvall.
Front row: Davidson Kathman, Julian Lara-Martinez, Jose Yanez, Riley Rama, Jacob Toves, Hayden Sciera, Matty Hourigan, Colby Reese, Caleb Ishizaka, Oli Gaines, Marco Orlando, Ryan Valdez, Beau Perez.
Back row (l to r): Derek Rowe, Oliver Blanchard, Noah Stanley, Charlie Strong, Evan Stafford, Ryan Hutchison, Anderson Kelly, Ross Vargo, Radule Bozovic, Reece Gaines, Ronan Hodge, Joe Hetherington.
MEET THE LINFIELD MEN
marco orlando | 19 5-5 |
riley rama | 20 5-7 |
colby reese | 42 5-10 | Junior | GK
Ryan hutchinson | 21
6-3 | Sophomore | F Corvallis, Montana
| Freshman | F
hayden sciera | 43 6-4 | Junior | GK
| 22 6-5 | Freshman | D
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5-6 | Freshman | M
julian lara-martinez | 44 5-6 | Freshman | F
| 23 5-10 | Junior | M
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blake tasci | 4
Radule bozovic | 13
| Senior | D La Grange, Illinois
aidan crossler| 5 5-9 | Senior | D Pullman, Washington
ross vargo | 15
California
oliver blanchard|36
B.C., Canada
Jose yanez |
aedan
charlie strong | 3
| Sophomore | D Wellington, New Zealand
caleb ishizaka|
Mililani, Hawaii
perez| 34
Talafo’fo, Guam
Johann singh sanchez|14 5-8 | Junior | F Keizer, Oregon
danny paz | 41 5-10 | Freshman | M Beaverton, Oregon
Chehalis, Washington
Overland Park, Kansas
Hood River, Oregon
davidson kathman
45 5-4 | Freshman | F Kailua, Hawaii
Junior | D Camas, Washington
Junior | F Agat, Guam
matthew cole
Santa Clarita, California
nick reggiani| 24 5-11 | Senior | D Happy Valley, Oregon
jamis gonzalez
Ontario, Oregon
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santi freile | 6 5-6 | Sophomore | M Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina
Evan Stafford | 16
6-1 | Senior | F Davis, California
ANDERSON KELLY | 25
6-3 | Sophomore | D San Diego, California
joe hetherington |38 5-11 | Freshman | M Sevenoaks, England
match breakdown
Sam haynes | 7 5-9 | Senior | F Portland, Oregon
ryan valdez | 17 5-4 | Junior | M Chula Vista, California
David Contreras | 8 6-0 | Senior | M McMinnville, Oregon
oli gaines | 18 5-7 | Sophomore | M Happy Valley, Oregon
Jaren nishikawa | 27 5-9 | Sophomore | M Rancho Palos Verdes, California
joe syson | 39 5-10 | Freshman | D Crested Butte, Colorado
derek rowe | 29 6-0 | Freshman | D Redwood City, California
don moss | 40 5-10 | Freshman | D Barrigada, Guam
THE RECORDS
Willamette enters at 1-2-3 in NWC play, and 1-5-4 overall, with their lone win of the season coming against Linfield at home. Linfield remains in search its first win of the season, a stretch that includes a 2-1 loss to falling to the Bearcats just three weeks ago.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
The Linfield defense has been in its best form as of late, allowing just one goal to each Whitman and Whitworth over the weekend. Goalkeeper Jacob Toves ranks fourth in the conference in saves per game, averaging three over the team’s first eight matches this season. Oliver Blanchard and Evan Stafford have netted the ‘Cats two goals this season, with Blanchard last scoring against the Bearcats in Salem.
WILLAMETTE AT A GLANCE
Ky Iliev ranks fifth in the conference in shots per game (2.9) and goals (3), with more than half of his attempts being ontarget. The Bearcats are 0-2-2 in the last four outings, with their most recent win coming at home against the Wildcats.
SERIES HISTORY
Willamette holds a 32-28-3 advantage over Linfield in the all-time series and has won the last two meetings. The last time the Wildcats beat the Bearcats in McMinnville came two seasons ago, when Linfield won a 4-3 thriller.
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LINFIELD MEN
LUKE MARKS
NICK VAN KLEEK
Coach CHASE WHITAKER
ALEX PONCE
ANDREW DUVALL
KAYLIE BANSEN
WILLAMETE MEN
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LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK
Whether the Wildcats are playing at home or on the road, you can follow the action on LSN using FloSports play-by-play duties on Linfield football, basketball, baseball and softball webcasts. He also assists with sports communications and social media needs.
The Linfield Sports Network brings fans live action of Linfield soccer games each week. Fans can watch live video webcasts of all home and road games on their computer, tablet, mobile device or Smart TV using the FloSports pay-per-view app.
The Farnham Electric Pregame Show begins 20 minutes prior to kickoff, exclusively on the LSN. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis, statistical breakdown.
McMinnville native Joe Stuart begins his fifth year as the Athletic Department’s Broadcast Operations Coordinator, managing all aspects of Linfield’s webcasting outreach and handling lead
Linfield junior Ethan Kline, a journalism and media studies major, is in his first season of calling the play-by-play action of Linfield men’s and women’s soccer.
All LSN broadcasts can be accessed via the FloSports, using mobile apps (iOS and Android), and streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
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LINFIELD’S WILDCAT
First called “Wildcats” in 1924, Linfield teams have always been known for their scrapiness
It has been a just over a century since Linfield athletic teams were first called “Wildcats.” According to historical accounts, as competitive athletics grew in popularity and prominence during the 1920s, the student body voted in 1924 that the athletic mascot would be known as a “Wildcat” because Linfield was “a small school with a lot of fight and scratch.”
Before the 1924 vote, spectators at sports events cheered for the “Baptists,” owing to the school’s early heritage, or the “Cardinal and Purple,” a reference to the school colors.
The current Linfield athletic logo, showing a scowling Wildcat wearing a jauntily cocked sailor’s cap, first became a visual fixture on the sides of the football team’s helmets in 1963 under Hall of Fame coach Paul Durham. Though that version of the Wildcat logo underwent only minor cosmetic changes over the next six decades, the basic logo from the 1960s remains the recognizable symbol of all Linfield varsity athletic teams today and by extension, it has come to represent many periphery segments of campus life, too.
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame prepares to induct four new members this fall, including three remarkable athletes and a jack-of-all-trades contributor
Three record-setting athletes, plus a one-of-a-kind contributor, have been chosen for induction into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. They comprise the 27th class of Hall of Fame inductees and are to be enshrined on Saturday, November 14, inside Linfield’s Nicholson Library. Pacific Office Automation again is serving as title sponsor, which preceeds the November 15 Linfield-Willamette football game.
Here’s a quick glance at each of the 2025 selections:
Amanda (Attleberger) Strahm ’08, softball: A four-time first-team all-Northwest Conference honoree, Amanda was a member of four straight NWC title teams and NCAA Division III playoff teams, including two that advanced to the national finals. She was a key contributor on Linfield’s 2007 NCAA championship club, and holds 12 top-10 career records and owns six top-10 single-season marks.
Aaron Boehme ’10, football: A two-time NWC Offensive Player of the Year, D3football.com All-American and Linfield
Most Valuable Player, Aaron quarterbacked Linfield to a pair of conference titles and piloted the ’Cats to the national semifinals in 2009. He ranks fourth all-time in single-season offensive years and sixth in career passing TDs. Aaron spent 12 years as a member of the Linfield football coaching staff.
Kevin Schjei ’02, baseball: A three-year letter winner, Kevin continues to hold the career record for highest batting average of .446 more than 20 years after his graduation. As a senior in 2002, his 74 hits established a new Linfield singleseason record, the same season he received second team ABCA All-America recognition. Kevin twice earned first team all-NWC honors at third base.
Billy Maxwell, Class of 1924, meritorious service: A man who did a little bit of everything in support of Linfield Athletics, Billy will be honored posthumously. He ran scoreboards during home games for more than 50 years, helped raise funds to aid Wildcat teams, drove team and fan buses, and was a fixture at most all Linfield athletic events.
Inductees are chosen from a list of submitted nominations and voted upon by the Hall of Fame Executive and Selection Committees. The 18-member panel is made up of current and former staff members, past inductees, a member of the media, and a former athlete representing each of the preceding six decades.
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