Lindenwood University Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Coomer announced a change in leadership as head coach Carl Hutter will not return to lead the men's soccer program.
 
"I would like to thank Coach Hutter for his contributions to the men's soccer program as well as the institution. His passion for his current and former players is evident and we wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors."
 
Hutter had been at the helm of the Lindenwood soccer program for 29 seasons and amassed a record of 356-171-43. Lindenwood began the reclassification to NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League for men's soccer on July 1 and finished the 2022-23 season with a record of 3-11-1.
 
During Hutter's time at Lindenwood, the Lions won the 2004 NAIA National Championship and numerous conference titles across the NAIA and NCAA levels. Hutter was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014.
 
Nenad Curic will serve as acting head coach while a national search is conducted to find the next head coach for the program.