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GRACELAND UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

2006 Men's Soccer National Championship

This page serves as a guide to the 2006 NAIA DI Men's Soccer National Championship.

Graceland Soccer Program Stays Strong

In 2006, Graceland University men's soccer won their first-ever NAIA DI Men's Soccer National Championship in a thrilling soccer game that went to 20 penalty kick shooters.

Finals: Graceland vs. Azuza Pacific

  • Recap Article: Graceland Captures First NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship in Shootout
  • All-Tournament Team
    • Forwards
      • Sven Simon, Azusa Pacific
      • Jon Hermannsson, Webber International
      • Steve Lenhart, Azusa Pacific
      • Joonas Siikala, Northwood
    • Midfielders
      • Skelly Kellar, Azusa Pacific
      • Kevin Souter, Graceland
      • Conar Dawson, Rio Grande
      • Cristian Fernandes, Oklahoma Christian
    • Defenders
      • Jared Karkas, Azusa Pacific
      • Josh Howard, William Jewell
      • Craig Curtis, Webber International
      • Brett Loving, Graceland
    • Goalkeeper
      • Isaac Unruh, Graceland
      • Andy Shields, William Jewell
  • Nels Dahlquist Team Sportsmanship Award - Azusa Pacific
  • BRINE-NAIA Champions of Character Award - Brett Loving, Graceland
  • Outstanding Defensive Player - Bret Loving, MF, Graceland
  • Outstanding Offensive Player - Steven Lenhart, MF, Azusa Pacific
  • Tournament MVP - Isaac Unruh, GK, Graceland