MidAmerica Nazarene University Men's Soccer

Wardlaw was named in 2006, in 2012 & 2013, and in 2005, 2008, & 2013.  His overall record at MNU stands at 168-79-22. Prior to MNU, Coach Wardlaw was at Hardin Simmons University (TX) where he was the Men's Soccer coach from 1999-2002. While at HSU he led that program to 3 American Southwest Conference championships and two appearances in the NCAA Div III National Tournament. His record while at HSU was an impressive 51-20-2. Coach Wardlaw started his coaching career as an Assistant Coach at Cumberland College (KY), now University of the Cumberlands. He obtained his Master's Degree in Education while at CC. A graduate of Olivet Nazarene University (IL), Wardlaw was a two sport athlete. He was a two-time CCAC All-Conference Goalkeeper and a 3-time NAIA Track and Field All-American. Coach Wardlaw is the Executive Director for , and is the founder of which he operates in the summers. He holds a Premier Diploma from the NSCAA. Coach Wardlaw and his wife Tina, have three daughters: Maleah, Ava, and Juliana.  in 2015 and the  NCCAA Regional Titles

Alistair Hughes joined the women's staff in the Fall of 2025 as the head assistant coach.  He first joined MNU un the Fall of 2022, where he served as the men's team as the volunteer assistant coach from 2022-2024. In 2023, Coach Alistair helped lead the Pioneers to their first NAIA National Championship.  For this incredible accomplishment, he was named to the United Soccer Coaches Staff-of-the-Year.   A product of Glasgow, Scotland, Coach Hughes came to the United States to pursue his education while on a soccer scholarship.  He started his playing career at Harcum College (NJCAA D1).  After two successful years, he transferred to Bloomfield College (NCAA D2).  Coach Alistair graduated from Bloomfield in 2019 with a Business degree.  He moved back to Scotland for a short spell while working in the Banking industry.  He returned to the US in 2022 and moved to Kansas City where he joined the Pioneers.   Alistair also coaches for Toca FC, a youth soccer club in KC with over 1000 players.  He is also the assistant coach for the Sunflower State FC Women's team that plays in the WPSL.  He and his wife, Mia, live in Olathe, Kansas.