UNBC MSOC sign third German to wrap up 2026 recruiting class

On the eve of the 2026 Canada West soccer regular season beginning for UNBC, one final piece of the commitment puzzle was filled.

Head Coach Steve Simonson announced today (Thursday) that 18-year-old defender Luis Beck (Bous, Germany) committed to the program.

Beck arrives in Prince George after developing with German-based FC Saarbrücken under coach Joscha Klauck. Last season he logged more than 85 percent of his team’s playing time and he prides himself on his ability to think through the game at an elite level.

“I was impressed by the campus, especially the nature around it,” says Beck, who will study International Business at UNBC. “My future teammates have been very welcoming and friendly.”

For Beck, joining UNBC represents an exciting new chapter — one that combines his passion for soccer with the opportunity to experience life on the other side of the Atlantic.

The Timberwolves host TRU Friday at 8pm from Masich Place Stadium.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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