MEN'S SOCCER

Men's Soccer Challenges:

⚽ *UNLOCKED*George "Cookie" Reed Dellinger '69, '71 will match gifts to Men's Soccer up to $10,000

⚽ *UNLOCKED* Former Head Soccer Coach Pete Mehlert will match gifts to Men's Soccer up to $3,000

Coach Zach Samol:

AU Men's Soccer has a rich history and I am grateful to come to work every day with our student-athletes and have the opportunity to continue building on that history. Giving Day is vital to our success, our ability to run the program at the highest level, and provide the best experience possible for our student-athletes.
Your gifts right now will directly impact our team travel budget needs. With Reeves being offline, 2024 fall required more team travel than normal. And in 2025, we plan to take the team to Cali for our first 2 games of the season. Your contribution directly influences our ability to enhance men's soccer and achieve our program's objectives. We deeply appreciate your investment and support

Mustapha Sowe:

I chose AU because of the meaningful conversations I had with the coaching staff throughout my recruitment process. From the start, they demonstrated a genuine investment in my growth—not just as an athlete, but as a person and a student. Their commitment made my decision an easy one. Since arriving, my experience has been nothing short of incredible, filled with opportunities to develop both on and off the field. If given the chance, I wouldn’t change a thing. AU has truly become a place where I continue to push my limits, embrace challenges, and evolve in ways I never imagined

Reyes Parra:

The reason I chose AU was because it is a great school academically and when I came here on my visit the coaching staff made me feel welcome and at home. Even though I didn’t get to meet the whole team at once, I met a couple of the guys, and they also made me feel welcome even as a recruit. After discussions with players on the team, I knew that AU checked the boxes on what kind of community and people I wanted to surround myself with for the next 4 years. AU men’s soccer is important to me because it is more than just a team, it’s a family, a brotherhood. During my time here, I met some great people along the way, and I have zero regrets on my decision coming here. I thank all the players in my time here for making it a great experience so far.