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Matt Torell at Hope - 11-7-25
Johann Van Tassel

Men's Soccer

Calvin Men's Soccer Player Matt Torrell Part of World Cup Gospel Commercial

Calvin senior Matt Torrell has a unique vantage point to view the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Torrell, a senior studying sport management and business at Calvin University, and his friend and business partner Owen Moore produced a 60-second commercial with the goal of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with many nations. The commercial is expected to air 60 times during the World Cup and will air in the coming weeks as the World Cup heads into its knockout round stage, culminated with the World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey. 

Torrell is headed into his senior year with the Calvin men's soccer program. He was an College Sports Communicators Academic All-American this past fall. 

For more on Torrell and the World Cup commercial, visit the Calvin news and stories site at: Calvin student-athlete uses World Cup commercial to share the Gospel with millions

A story on Torrell's journey to Calvin can also be found online at: Transferring to Calvin, becoming an All-American.
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#17 Matt Torrell

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