Men's Soccer News Archive
Wildcats wallop Walla Walla - September 7th 2013
Getting a pair of goals each by Brian DeGrandmont and Domenico Del Prete, Linfield earns its largest margin of victory since the 2010 season with a 7-0 thrashing of Walla Walla Box Score

'Cats make hot start last in win over Oregon Tech - September 6th 2013
First-half goals from Tyler Repic and Eric Conte along with another split-keeper performance by Jorge Rodriguez and Grant Loriaux make for a 2-1 Linfield victory Box Score

Rookie play is key in Wildcat shutout - August 31st 2013
Nicholas Autencio notches his first collegiate goal and Jorge Rodriguez puts on a defensive show in the first half as Linfield rolls to a 2-0 victory over Howard Payne Statistics

Young but skilled, Wildcats seek more wins, respect - August 30th 2013
Linfield adds talent and athleticism to its roster to continue its rise from the depths of the Northwest Conference Season Outlook

Wildcats picked to finish sixth in NWC coaches poll - August 22nd 2013
Linfield returns the league's leading scorer and looks to build upon momentum gained from the 2012 season NWC Coaches Poll/Preview

Change of guard equates to greater success - November 14th 2012
Under new coach Chuck Bechtol, the Wildcats enjoy statistical and intangible improvements and build a solid foundation for the future while winning seven games, including five in conference play Season in Review | Updated Record Books

Del Prete's hat trick garners him NWC player of the week honors - November 7th 2012
Rookie forward Domenico Del Prete scores thrice against the Bearcats - raising his season total to 10 - and is rewarded as the Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week

Rookie is all-Northwest Conference pick - November 7th 2012
Freshman Domenico Del Prete is a first team selection while fellow Wildcats Tyler Repic, Harper Taylor, Jake Baker and Brad Dupea are honorable mentions on the NWC all-star squad Complete NWC All-Star Team

Del Prete delivers, but 'Cats fall in season finale - November 3rd 2012
Three goals from Domenico Del Prete are not enough for the Wildcats against the Bearcats as Linfield loses its final game by a score of 4-3 Box Score

Whitworth match relocated to McMinnville High School - October 28th 2012
Due to unplayable conditions at the Linfield soccer field, today's men's soccer match between Whitworth and Linfield has been moved to McMinnville High School with a new start time of 3:30 p.m.

Whitworth survives wild day to capture NWC title - October 28th 2012
Linfield honors eight seniors on its muddy home field before packing up and moving two miles north to McMinnville High School, where they are shut out by the 10th-ranked Pirates Box Score

Missionaries escape 'Cats in mud-fest - October 27th 2012
Whitman overcomes a two-goal hole, scoring three times over the final 17 minutes of action to defeat Linfield on its home field Box Score

Del Prete leads way, 'Cats beat Lutes - October 21st 2012
Domenico Del Prete carries the 'Cats with a goal and an assist in a 3-1 victory over Pacific Lutheran Box Score

Loggers shut out 'Cats again to earn season sweep - October 20th 2012
Grant Loriaux makes a career-high nine saves, but Puget Sound finds the back of the net twice to earn the 2-0 Northwest Conference victory Box Score

Shades of Beckham: Dupea's Goals Awe-Inspiring - October 19th 2012
With a pair of jaw-dropping goals, Linfield senior defender Brad Dupea has burst onto the scene and is a key ingredient to a winning season

Wildcats benefit from trio of scorers to shut out Bruins - October 14th 2012
Linfield keeps its hopes for a winning season alive, cruising to a 3-0 victory on the road at George Fox and pushing its record to 6-7 overall Box Score

'Cats put Boxers on ropes, but Pacific deals last blow - October 12th 2012
Linfield scores twice within a 15-minute span in the second half to knot the score at 2-2 before Pacific avoids overtime and gets the win with a game-winner in the 86th minute Box Score

Wildcats drop close 3-2 match to Willamette - October 6th 2012
Bearcats come back from a 1-0 deficit to beat Linfield 3-2 in an intense match between the two NWC rivals Box Score

Behind the Gloves: Goodman Leads Way for Wildcats - October 4th 2012
Following the play of junior goalkeeper Scott Goodman, Linfield is well well on its way to a turnaround season

Two goals in two minutes snaps Linfield's two-match win streak - October 4th 2012
Despite being up a player for nearly two thirds of the match, the 'Cats have no response for Saint John's, losing 2-0 in a nonconference night match Box Score

Half-field goal pushes 'Cats to victory - September 30th 2012
Leading scorer Jake Baker scores his fourth and fifth goals of the season en route to Linfield’s 4-1 victory over Pacific, the Wildcats' first win over the Boxers in four years Box Score | Photo Gallery

Baker helps 'Cats beat Bruins - September 29th 2012
Linfield controls the match from start to finish and downs Yamhill County rival George Fox 2-0 Box Score

'Cats come close, can't capitalize on chances - September 23rd 2012
Linfield outshoots Puget Sound 14-8, but fails to convert on any scoring opportunities in dropping a hard-fought 1-0 match to the 24th-ranked Loggers Box Score | Photo Gallery

Lutes score early and often to take down 'Cats - September 22nd 2012
PLU outpaces Linfield from start to finish, sending the Wildcats under .500 in Northwest Conference play and evening their record at 3-3 Box Score

'Cats get first NWC win under Bechtol - September 16th 2012
Goals from Cody Escott and Domenico Del Prete lift Linfield to a 2-1 triumph over host Whitman Box Score

Wildcats can't keep pace with Top-25 Pirates - September 15th 2012
Linfield manages to put up just two shots against No. 16 Whitworth and its stifling defense, falling to the Pirates 0-2 in the league opener for both teams Box Score

Linfield swamped at UC-Santa Cruz - September 9th 2012
The Banana Slugs outshoot Linfield 15-5 on the way to a 6-1 romp of the Wildcats Box Score

Wildcats follow script, beat Poets in second half - September 8th 2012
Jake Baker scores his second straight game-winning goal and the Wildcats equal their win total from all of last season with a victory over Whittier Box Score

'Cats have first and last laugh against Oregon Tech - August 31st 2012
After giving up the tying goal in the second half, Linfield strikes back on a penalty kick in the final minutes to earn the season-opening win Box Score | Photo Gallery

New coach, new outlook could spell big changes for Linfield men - August 30th 2012
Finding the right combination of athleticism, skill and positive attitude is the key to raising the Wildcats from the depths of the league standings Season Outlook

NWC coaches predict seventh-place for 'Cats - August 21st 2012
First-year head coach Chuck Bechtol looks to improve upon Linfield's position in last year's final team standings NWC Coaches Poll

Chuck Bechtol to lead men's soccer program - December 29th 2011
A former Wildcats all-star, the 1992 Linfield graduate brings a wealth of experience as a successful high school and club coach Linfield Coaching Chronology | Linfield Soccer Season-by-Season

Ian Lefebvre departing Linfield - December 5th 2011
Citing the need to spend more time at home with his family, the fifth-year men's soccer coach announces his resignation Linfield Coaching Chronology | Linfield Season-by-Season | Job Posting |

2011: A Low-Scoring Affair - November 15th 2011
The 'Cats struggle to put points on the board all season long, resulting in a disappointing seventh-place showing in the Northwest Conference Season in Review

Farrington is all-NWC honoree - November 9th 2011
Four-year starter Zach Farrington receives honorable mention recognition on the 2011 All-NWC Men's Soccer Team for the second consecutive season Complete NWC All-Star Team

Early goals doom 'Cats on Senior Day - November 5th 2011
Willamette scores three times over the first 22 minutes to hand Linfield a 3-0 loss in the final match of 2011 for both clubs Box Score

Missionaries out-Whit Linfield - October 30th 2011
Whitman scores two early goals and limits the Wildcats to six shots over the full 90 minutes to earn a 2-0 victory in the penultimate match for both clubs Box Score

Pirates win match, season series over 'Cats - October 29th 2011
Second-place Whitworth scores once each half and outshoots Linfield 21-6 overall to shut out the Wildcats for the second time this season Box Score

Lutes thump 'Cats, 8-0 - October 23rd 2011
PLU's Spencer Augustin registers a hat trick with four goals as the No. 19 Lutes deal the Wildcats their worst loss in 16 seasons Box Score | Photo Gallery

'Cats no match for Loggers - October 22nd 2011
Puget Sound scores once in the first half and then twice over the final 26 minutes to shut out Linfield 3-0 for the second time this season Box Score

X Marks the Spot - October 16th 2011
Xavier Reed heads in the game-winner with less than three minutes to play to help the Wildcats snap a 10-match winless streak and claim a 2-1 victory over George Fox Box Score

Boxers take care of 'Cats - October 14th 2011
Unlike the first matchup between the two clubs, Pacific only needs 90 minutes to defeat Linfield this time around, outshooting the Wildcats 23-9 en route to a 2-0 victory Box Score

Bearcats blank Wildcats - October 8th 2011
Willamette outguns Linfield 19-9 on its way to a 3-0 shutout in Salem Box Score

Pirates blank 'Cats, win on PK - October 2nd 2011
Whitworth outshoots Linfield 23-6 and converts a first-half penalty kick to deal the Wildcats their third consecutive loss Box Score | Photo Gallery

Whitman converts PK to top Linfield 1-0 - October 1st 2011
The Wildcats hold the Missionaries scoreless for nearly 72 minutes, but a successful penalty kick by Whitman is the difference Box Score

Linfield loses heartbreaker to Pacific in 2 OT - September 25th 2011
Danny Snelgrow scores a clutch header in the final minutes of regulation to tie the game at 1-1, but the Boxers score the game-winner in the 104th minute Box Score

Wildcats and Bruins match goal for goal - September 24th 2011
Playing overtime periods for the first time all season, Linfield settles for a 1-1 draw with George Fox after 110 minutes of action in the Wildcats' conference home opener Box Score

Loggers stump 'Cats - September 18th 2011
Linfield finds itself on the wrong end of a shutout for the second consecutive game and still looking for its first conference win after losing to Puget Sound 3-0 Box Score

Wildcats drop Northwest Conference opener - September 17th 2011
Pacific Lutheran shuts out the 'Cats 4-0 in conference debut for both teams Saturday night Statistics