Yoder, a midfielder from Sugarcreek, Ohio, was named to the Tri-County League First Team, the GASSCA First Team, and the Wayne-Holmes Coaches Association Second Team as a senior at Hiland High School. He was also selected as Hiland’s Mr. Soccer Award recipient. He ranks fourth on Hiland’s career assists list and posted the third-highest single-season mark.

“Tony is a very nice addition to our squad for next fall,” said MVNU head coach Paul Furey. “He brings size and athleticism and has versatility to help us on both ends of the field.”

“The fact that Tony wanted to be at a Christian university like MVNU speaks to where his values lie,” Furey added. “He comes from a successful high school program at Hiland and brings a competitive spirit. He will fit nicely into things here and will be a solid player for us.”

In addition to playing soccer, Yoder has been in German club for three years at Hiland and has been active in his church’s youth group for six years.

“There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Yoder of his college choice. “I really wanted to attend a smaller school with a good Christian environment.”

MVNU finished the 2007 season with a 14-5-3 overall record. The Cougars won the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region title and finished third at the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida.