Contact: Jerome Foster-Harmon, Lawrence University Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information, jerome.foster-harmon@lawrence.edu

APPLETON, Wisconsin — Lawrence University has named Benjamin Gyuricza as its new head men's soccer coach, Director of Athletics Jason Imperati announced on Thursday, February 12.

Gyuricza brings more than 10 years of collegiate, academy, and pre-professional coaching experience to Appleton. Most recently, Gyuricza served as an Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Concordia University Wisconsin (NCAA Division III) from 2015–2025. During that span, he helped guide the Falcons to four NACC championships and the first NCAA national ranking in program history. He played a key role in recruiting, academic accountability, program development and alumni engagement throughout the most successful era in school history.

In addition to his Division III experience, Gyuricza has coached at the highest club levels in the country. He is a founding coach of Bavarian United's MLS NEXT Academy — the top youth platform in the United States — and led the U19 team to the 2024 MLS NEXT Academy Playoffs, the first Wisconsin team to qualify. He currently serves within Bavarian United's MWPL program following the club's league transition. Gyuricza also holds the prestigious United States Soccer Federation A-Youth National Coaching License — the highest youth coaching license in the country.

"We are extremely excited to welcome Ben to Lawrence," said Imperati. "His experience, energy, and vision for building a competitive Division III program make him a tremendous fit for our department and our university."

"Throughout the search Ben's candidacy stood out among the field," said Director of Soccer Operations Joe Sagar. "He has a proven record of coaching at the highest club levels in the country which will lead to invaluable contributions to the recruitment of high-level soccer players to Lawrence University. Ben has the highest qualifications with his licensing and over a decade of college experience under his belt. I fully believe Lawrence University has hired an incredibly talented coach who will make the program into a competitive program that is capable of winning conference championships."

Gyuricza has already begun his role and is recruiting for the upcoming 2026 season.