BANGOR, Maine – The Husson University men's soccer team has announced the commitment of Lachlan Boustead from Brisbane, Australia.

Boustead joins the Eagles after competing for the Redlands U23s in the Football Queensland Premier League 1 (FQPL 1). A center back, he was a member of his club's Team of the Year in 2023 and represented Gregory Terrace's 1st XI team for three consecutive years from 2023-25.

During his playing career, Boustead helped capture the State Football Academy League U18 Grand Final championship in 2025 and the State Football Academy League U16 Grand Final championship in 2023. He was also a member of the championship-winning team at the Premier Invitational International Football Tournament U14 in 2022.

In the classroom, Boustead earned the Academic Excellence Award in 2023 and 2025. He was also recognized as the College Dux of Religion after achieving a perfect score of 100/100 in 2024.

"I chose Husson because I believe in the coaching staff and the philosophy they have preached as well as the academic rigour of the university," said Boustead. "I also chose Husson because I know at Husson I will develop on the field as a player as well as off the field as a person. Finally, I chose Husson because I believe in the group and the culture of the team and I believe we can go very far this season."

Boustead also expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his journey.

"I want to say thank you to my family for always supporting me and being there for me through the good and the bad," he said. "Also I want to say thank you to my coaches for pushing me and getting the best out of me, especially Hiro and Andy Sinclair for really driving me and making me be the player I am today. Lastly, I want to say thank you to all my teammates for having my back on and off the field, I wouldn't be where I am today without you."