The Linfield men's soccer team opened its season with a 4-0 loss to NAIA Warner Pacific Wednesday night in McMinnville.
 
The Knights got off to an early 3-0 lead going into halftime.
 
Nick Evans opened the scoring with a 23^rd-minute goal off an assist by Hunter Leach. Leach scored a goal of his own in the 32^nd off an assist by Kai Flugel before Felix Nava notched another insurance goal in the 40^th, unassisted.
 
Arturo Bahena wrapped up the scoring with a penalty kick goal in the 81^st minute before the Knights wrapped up the shutout on the defensive end.
 
The Knights outshot the Wildcats 23-5 with 12 shots on goal. The 'Cats did not have a shot on goal. Junior midfielder Romario Mendoza led the 'Cats with three shots.
 
Junior goalkeeper Julian Inches started in goal for the 'Cats, finishing the first half with four saves. Sophomore Peyton Frazier entered the match in the second half and made four saves of his own.
 
Up next, the 'Cats will continue their three-match homestand as they host NAIA Oregon Tech at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5.