Linfield University Athletics

SENIOR
Varsity letter.
Appeared in all eight games, starting five. 
Scored a goal against Pacific, March 7.
Recorded an assist against the Boxers, March 28.

JUNIOR
Appeared in all 19 games, starting 11.
Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete.
Scored two goals.
Recorded a goal against Multnomah.
Recorded a goal against Walla Walla.
 
SOPHOMORE
Varsity letter.
Played in 16 matches, starting 11 starts.
Scored one goal.
 
FRESHMAN 
Varsity letter.
Second-team all-Northwest Conference.
Played a total of 18 games, starting 17.
Has a team high of seven goals and 14 points.
Recorded a hat trick against Walla Walla.
 
WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2015 MAC scholar athlete.
Metro League all-academic team 2015-16.
First team all-Metro League performer as a senior in 2016.
Second team all-state pick in 2016.
Recorded 26 goals, 22 assists over his high school career.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in accounting.
Son of Merlin and Kathi Kister.
Three-time Dean’s list recipient at Linfield.
Studied abroad in England during January 2020.
Interned with the Portland Timbers.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because I knew it was the perfect combination of everything I wanted in a college: small class sizes, athletics, and a beautiful campus.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? I am extremely proud to be a Student-Athlete, especially at an exceptional institution like Linfield. I love being able to continue my sports dreams while getting a great education.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I love the bond that I have with my teammates. We have each other's backs no matter what. If I need help with something academically or on the field, I know I can go to them.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I want to graduate and get a strong job after college. The business department has done a great job in supplying me with internship opportunities and giving the knowledge I will need in the workplace after school.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? Studying abroad was a fantastic experience. I took the Economics of Association Football in England. We traveled around England and learned all about how football runs at all levels and competitions from the Premier League to the FA Cup to how academies run.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY TIME… Hanging out with friends and playing videogames.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Collegiate sports are something you should never take for granted. The time goes by very fast. I have had an absolute blast playing soccer at this level.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD CAREER THUS FAR? Scoring three goals in my first game in college against Walla Walla.