Soccer is a beloved fall sport at Missouri Baptist University. The Spartans ended the 2021 season with a 6-8-3 record. During the season, the Spartans won notable awards: Brandon Burton won AMC Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 20, Louie Perez won Spartan Athlete of the Week on Oct. 4, and Nathan Brock won AMC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 18. Just before the season came to a close, MBU photojournalists took to the field to capture the action and heart of Spartan soccer.
Spartan Nolan Nuttelman kicks the ball in the air to pass the opposing team, Greenville College, with a confident and determined face. Photo by Emily Heflin
Junior defenseman Brendan McAllister chases down a ball for MBU. Photo by Jason Harman
Eric Luu, Collin Black, Jack Kavanaugh, Nolan Nuttelman, Odaien Reid and Matias Remley sit back watching and rooting on their teammates from the sideline. Photo by Jason Harman
Joshua Shelley chases down a Greenville player trying to get possession. Photo by Jason Harman
Senior defenseman Shay Marsden looks up field for an open man. Photo by Jason Harman
Joshua Shelley settles down a ball for MBU. Photo by Jason Harman
Greg Carr hugs Noah Adams after winning the game while Roy Kamau watches. Photo by Madisyn House
Midfielder Joshua Shelley gets control of the ball for the MBU offense.
Noah Adams waves to MBU fans after scoring the winning goal. Photo by Madisyn House
Ryan Boos high fives Noah Adams for winning the game. Photo by Madisyn House
Noah Adams dribbles the ball while blocking an opponent. Photo by Madisyn House
Nolan Nuttelman looks up field to make sure the offense is in the right spot. Photo by Jason Harman
Justin Bilombele looks tired during a tough fought match. Photo by Jason Harman
Odaine Reid guards the goal from the opposing team. Photo by Madisyn House
Midfielder Roy Kamau is focused for the Spartans. Photo by Jason Harman
Andrew Stuhlman dribbles the ball down the field. Photo by Madisyn House
Shay Marsdon goes for ball during an MBU JV soccer game. Photo by Carter Mize
Odaine Reid jumps and grabs the ball amidst many other players. Photo by Madisyn House
Nolan Nuttelman keeps the ball from the opposing team. Photo by Emily Heflin
Shay Marsdon looks up field with the ball during a soccer game. Photo by Carter Mize
Brendan McAllister kicks the ball, aiming for the goal. Photo by Madisyn House
MBU men’s soccer team goalie Callum McKinlay throws the ball during training. Photo by Hamin Lee
Roy Kamau works to keep the ball inbounds during an MBU soccer game. Photo by Carter Mize
MBU men’s soccer players do push-ups during soccer practice. Photo by Hamin Lee
Malik Maroney approaches the opposing team while keeping possession of the ball. Photo by Emily Heflin
David Gillam sprints down the field with the ball. Photo by Emily Heflin
Brendan McAllister stands and watches his teammates during training. Photo by Hamin Lee
Roy Kamau keeps the ball away from the opposing team. Photo by Emily Heflin
Noah Adams prepares to kick the ball down the field. Photo by Emily Heflin
Roy Kamau keeps the ball in play during a game. Photo by Emily Heflin
Brendan McAllister dribbles the ball up the field. Photo by Emily Heflin
Spartan Nolan Nuttelman kicks the ball in the air to pass the opposing team, Greenville College, with a confident and determined face. Photo by Emily Heflin
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