Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Member of the Linfield women’s soccer team.
Awarded Student Faculty Research Grant in Summer 2025 for research in Sports & Politics with Dr. Pat, as well as Social Psychology with Dr. Kozak Williams.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Appeared in 15 games for Dominican University.
Recorded 54 saves.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Appeared in 5 games for Dominican University.
 
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
4x Dean’s Honor list.
 
ANTELOPE HIGH SCHOOL
Girls State delegate.
Marine Corps Distinguished Student-Athlete
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Double majoring in psychology and political science.
Daughter of Rob & Belinda Richards.
 
WHY LINFIELD? 
Linfield is a well-rounded school where I can not only further my academics but also push myself athletically through soccer.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student-athlete to me means mastering the balance between academics and athletics, while also developing as a whole through my experiences.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
Working as a college professor to help inspire the next generation of students that want to make a positive impact on this world.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
International Politics with Dr. Pat because it introduced me to getting involved in the Poli Sci Department during my first semester as a transfer student. I now have a work study that further connects me to like-minded peers in my majors, while also getting experience planning and running Political Science events.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
Both my parents are my greatest inspirations since they have helped guide me to becoming a better person who makes a positive impact in the world. I couldn’t ask for better role models or mentors in any way.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
To stay patient and true to myself.
 
AS A LINFIELD-STUDENT ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
Individually, my goals are to compete everyday with all my effort and improve in all aspects as a student-athlete. My goals collectively as a team are to strive for a competitive season, while also maintaining a positive environment where everyone has a role.