Sophomore Atheletes Look to the Future!

Nico Stienweg signs with the University of Wisconsion Milwaukee

These Men’s Soccer sophomores have signed to play at four-year schools next year!

Nico Steinweg – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Ben Roder – Milligan University

Tim Groenenberg – Harris Stowe State University

Maximus Moriarty – Erskine College

Matheus Mateus – Brevard College

Michael Murphy – Manhattan Christian College

“I’m looking forward to doing a dual-degree with Kansas State University,” said Murphy. “I will get a degree in Business Management and Ethics at MCC and Exercise Science at K-State!” Read more about Michael’s visit to Kansas below!

“I’m very excited to transfer to Harris Stowe State University!” said Groenenberg. “They have an aspiring soccer program in downtown St. Louis. I am excited about their goals for the future!”

“I’m excited to go. It is a big step to go from JUCO to Division I,” said Steinweg. “It’s a big school, a big city. I will miss it here, but I’m excited for a new challenge and new opportunities.”

Student Travels: Michael Murphy

Head Coach Marc Curlee, Michael Murphy, and Manhattan Christian College Head Soccer Coach Joe Lopez

"“I recently committed to Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan, Kansas and traveled there to see the school. My journey started off with a 16 hour drive after my signing day. When I arrived, we drove to the Aggeville area, the oldest shopping and entertainment district in the city. I visited all the staff and professors and where I would be staying and had a chapel session. I also trained with the team and played Hesston College where we had an un-fortunate loss. However, the team made Conference Finals, so I’m confident on the coming semester!

A big difference between USC Union and MMC is that it is a religious school, so the culture and campus life are a little different. Since Kansas State University is close by, the two schools have dual degree programs. I’m ex-tremely excited about the dual-degree program with MCC and Kansas State, I’m looking forward to working two degree / subjects ( Business Management at MCC / Exercise Science at K-State ).

The city of Manhattan, Kansas is a lot bigger than Union, but it is still known as “The Little Apple” in comparison to Manhattan, New York.”