Michigan State University Men's Soccer

Former MSU soccer standout Damon Rensing became the fifth head coach in Spartan history on January 1, 2009 after taking over for the legendary Joe Baum, who guided MSU for 32 seasons. The 2024 season was Rensing’s 16th season as head coach, after serving as an assistant coach for 10 seasons at his alma mater. In his 16 seasons at the helm of the Spartans, Rensing has compiled an impressive 148-112-49 record (.558). Rensing was named MSU's head coach designate on Aug. 14, 2008 after Baum decided to make 2008 his final season as head coach. Rensing has spent nearly half his life in the Green and White with four years as varsity letterwinner, one season as an assistant with the women's program and 10 seasons in his previous position. In his first 11 years as head coach, the Spartans have made eight NCAA tournament campaigns, including a run to the Spartans' first College Cup in 50 years in 2018. Last season, the Spartans went 5-7-4 overall and 4-4-2 in Big Ten action. Redshirt-junior goalkeeper Zac Kelly earned Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year. Freshman defender Brandon Munson also was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. In 2023, Michigan State had a solid season going 7-2-7 overall and went 3-1-4 in Big Ten play. The Spartans went 13 games unbeaten. Sophomore midfielder Jonathan Stout captured first-team honors, while Jeremy Sharp and Jake Spadaford took second-team honors. Stout also earned Academic All-American and All-Region honors In 2021, the Spartans went 6-9-2 with a 2

Dustin Steider joined the Spartans’ Athletics Performance staff on September 5, 2023, and serves as an Assistant Director, overseeing Men’s Soccer and Women’...

Nick enters his sixth season at Michigan State. He comes to East Lansing after spending time as the men’s Assistant Coach at Albion College from 2017-2019. The Wheaton, Illinois native brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program, having both played and coached collegiate soccer. "I would like to thank Athletic Director Matt Arend and Coach Wytse Molenaar for helping me develop as a coach in my time at Albion College. I would like to thank Coach Rensing for the opportunity to join one of the most well-respected programs in college soccer." Over the previous five seasons at MSU, Nick has helped two Spartan Goalkeepers reach the professional ranks (Hunter Morse 22’ & Owen Finnerty 23’) and Zac Kelly earn 2024 B1G Goalkeeper of the Year honors. Prior to MSU, Nick was a goalkeeper at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh (2011-2014) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History as well as playing on various club teams (Milwaukee Torrent - 2015-2017 & AFC Ann Arbor - 2018) throughout his soccer career. Barry earned his graduate degree from Lakeland University with a Master’s in Leadership and Organizational Development and holds his USSF National D License.”

Michigan State head men's soccer coach Damon Rensing announced the addition of Reid Friedrichs to the coaching staff in April of 2023. "We are really excited...

T.J. Kolba enters his fifth season as an assistant coach at Michigan State. In his three years with the MSU, four different Spartans have been drafted in the...

Vince Del Valle joined the Michigan State University athletic training staff in August 2017. After spending two years working with softball, he now oversees ...