SEWARD, Neb. – Concordia University’s Nolan Fuelberth was honored for the third time this season by the league office on Wednesday (Oct. 9). Awarded the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for his play from Sept. 30-Oct. 6, Fuelberth claimed his third shutout of the season. Michael Wyvill has also earned the award on Aug. 27 for his defensive efforts.
Fuelberth, a junior from Lincoln, Neb., made three saves in the 3-0 victory over Dakota Wesleyan. On the season, Fuelberth owns a goals against average of 0.80, a save percentage of .814 and has only allowed eight total goals in 10 games. He leads the league in all three categories and has already amassed 35 total saves. The former Northern Illinois University transfer has a 3-2-5 record in goal this season.
He was named a Second Team All-GPAC award winner in 2023 while also achieving NAIA Scholar-Athlete status. In 2023, Fuelberth made 10 starts in goal and posted a goals against average of 0.80 to go along with 22 saves.
The Bulldogs will face Morningside this Saturday while celebrating senior day before the contest. Fuelberth is one of nine honorees.