Every week after home games during the 2016 Denver men’s and women’s soccer season, DenverPioneers.com will check in with a former Pioneer soccer player: 

Brian Kneuer - Class of 2004

Kneuer appeared in 62 career matches for the Crimson and Gold and finished with a degree in international business and a minor in real estate. 

Where are you now/What are you doing?:

I’m still in Littleton Colorado, not too far from where I grew up.  I’m staying busy with my two kids and wife, and working with Institutional Money Management firms helping them grow assets. 

Last time you touched a soccer ball/Where?:

With a six year old boy and an almost four year old daughter, whom are both very active, I still kick around the ball quite often.  I don’t really play too much men’s leagues as my schedule is busy playing and coaching my kids’ sports. 

When’s the last time you were back on campus?

I get back to DU rather often, as I enjoy watching all DU athletics.  I don’t really have a building or landmark that I miss.  I think all the new buildings are amazing.  I can tell you that I don’t miss the old weight room and I think the new varsity weight room is incredible.  

Highlight/favorite soccer memory from your time at DU:

There were so many great memories from my time playing soccer at DU that I can’t pick just one.  The best part was just being with my teammates on road trips and practices.  To be with such a great fraternity of brothers is something that I will always cherish and miss. 

Favorite non-soccer memory from your time at DU:

Intramural basketball and attending classes. 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:

Enjoying watching my kids playing their sports and doing their activities and working in some capacity with youth or collegiate sports. 

Biggest adjustment to life after graduation?:

Having to get a real job, and teaching myself that I had to put in more than just 40 hours a week to achieve my business goals. 

What advice do you have for the current Pioneers about life after college?: Treat life like soccer.  The reason we played soccer is because we loved playing.  Find a career that you love, just as much as you love playing soccer.  If you do;  work, life and everything else will come easy.  Don’t settle and if you want something go get it.