Point Park University

Dylan Sumner enters his first season as an assistant on the men’s soccer coaching staff at Point Park University in 2025.

A native of Manchester, England, Sumner starred as a midfielder and forward from 2020-2024 at Mercyhurst University. As a standout for the Lakers, Sumner earned several postseason accolades, including PSAC West Rookie of the Year in 2021 and Player of the Year in 2022. He additionally garnered multiple All-Region and All-American selections during his career and capped his senior season as NEC Player of the Year in Mercyhurst’s inaugural Division I season.

He also served as a captain for five seasons, helping lead the program through a successful transition to NCAA Division I competition.

In the summer of 2025, he served as the head coach of the Erie Commodores (NPSL), leading the team to a playoff berth.

Sumner graduated from Mercyhurst University in Dec. 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Business Management.