Gaines, Poirot give Wildcats a 2-0 win in NWC home opener

McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Linfield men’s soccer (2-3-3, 1-1-1 NWC) broke through twice in the second half and turned in a dominant defensive performance to earn a 2-0 NWC victory over Lewis & Clark (1-7-0, 1-4-0 NWC). It marked the first time Linfield won their NWC home opener since 2019. After controlling much of the opening half but entering the break scoreless, the Wildcats found the breakthrough in the 53rd minute. Beckham Poirot scored his first goal of the season off an assist from Oli Gaines to put Linfield ahead 1-0. Shortly after the go-ahead score, Lewis & Clark was handed…