COLUMBIA, Mo. – As the month of March and Women’s History Month ends, the University of Missouri soccer program would like to honor one last player who had a major impact in the history of the program, both on and off the field.
As Mizzou transitioned into playing soccer in the SEC, Sarah Luebbert brought the Tigers into a new era by becoming one of the most successful players in program history.
Luebbert started her career in the Black and Gold in style, leading the team with 24 points to earn SEC Freshman of the Year in 2016, becoming just the second Tiger to earn the award. Her freshman year performance also yielded an All-SEC Second Team selection, becoming only the second Mizzou player to earn all-conference accolades in their first season.
By the end of her time in Columbia, Luebbert became a four-time all-conference selection, making the All-SEC Second Team in 2016 and 2017 and the All-SEC First Team in 2018 and 2019. She wrapped up her career ranking among the top 10 in program history in goals, assists and points.
When asked about who inspired her, Luebbert said, “Alyssa Mautz is someone that I looked up to before my time at Mizzou, and still look up to today. Alyssa was a reminder for me of what could be achieved with hard work and dedication. I didn’t meet Alyssa until after I graduated Mizzou, but I grew up hearing stories about her from my club coach, who coached her as well. The legacy she left at our former club was one that I thought about during hard times at Mizzou. Her achievements with the Chicago Red Stars helped me step out of my comfort zone and chase my dreams of playing professionally. Alyssa will always be a woman that inspires me to embrace work hard, be positive, and stay humble.”
“I will always want the Mizzou soccer program to play with pride for Missouri and to have a blue-collar mentality,” added Luebbert. “I’m not sure I had much of an impact on the next generation of Mizzou soccer, but I do know during my time there, I went out onto the field every game proud to represent Missouri. All I can hope for the coming generations is that they remember to work hard and play with pride when they put on the jersey.”
After finishing her career with the Tigers, the Jefferson City, Mo. native entered the professional ranks as a member of the Chicago Red Stars of the NWSL for two…
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