Townsend Joins Men’s Soccer Coaching Staff
July 16, 2026 | Men's Soccer
SPRINGFIELD - Missouri State men's soccer has hired Harry Townsend as a graduate assistant coach, Missouri State head coach Michael Seabolt announced.
"We are excited to welcome Harry back to Springfield and Missouri State to round out our staff," stated Seabolt.
"Harry was a winner on the field, and we know he will bring that same energy to the coaching staff. It is so cool to see how many of our recent former Bears are in the community coaching right now. More than a dozen at least. We are proud to add Harry to that list. Harry will assist with the goalies, focus on individual and small group training, administration, video analysis and scouting, and other roles as needed. Importantly he will also be completing his graduate degree."
Townsend is a Mo State soccer alum himself, having competed for the Bears from 2020-2024, earning multiple accolades throughout his collegiate career as a goalkeeper.
In 2023, he made the United Soccer Coaches All-West Region First Team and the All-MVC Second Team as well as a place on the MVC Honor Roll for 2023-24. In 2022, he earned the MVC All-Tournament MVP accolade. He also earned four MVC Defensive Player of the Week honors (9/6/22, 10/25/22, 8/29/23, 9/26/23.)
After graduating, in 2025 Townsend played at the Napier City Rovers in New Zealand for a year as well as coaching youth soccer. He then returned to the United Kingdom where he has been for the last 6 months before making his way back to Springfield.
Townsend began his youth career at Plymouth Argyle in the UK, where he played for nine years until the age of 18.
"Thank you to coach Seabolt and everyone in the Missouri State administration. The people and the community at Missouri State make this a special place. I'm excited for the opportunity to return and be a part of this program again. I look forward to helping build on the legacy of success here," exclaimed Townsend.
The Missouri State men's soccer team finished their first season in the American Conference with a 3-3-2 record and a quarterfinal appearance in the American Conference tournament, with an overall 6-6-4 season record.
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