Baraka Tarleton

August 1, 2025, Evanston, IL: Members of the Northwestern Men’s Soccer team pose for photos as part of Internal Media Days at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, August 1, 2025. (Photo by Charlotte Gottfried/Northwestern Athletics)

Height:
6-4
Position:
M
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Andover, Minn.
High School:
Andover
Prev School:
Evansville

2024 (at Evansville): Was a fixture in the lineup, starting in 19 of 21 matches for an Evansville team that went on a Cinderella run to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title ... Tallied pair of goals ... Opened 2024 account in season-opening 2-1 win over Bellermine (8/22) ... Scored tying goal in thrilling 3-2 upset over Bowling Green (11/16) in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament ... Played in every minute of four contests.

2023 (at Evansville): Appeared in 15 matches, earning seven starting assignments ... Notched an assist in 3-1 win over Cal State Fullerton (8/27) ... Played a full 90 minutes on three occasions.

High School/Club: First Team All-State selection during his time at Andover High School, where he also played basketball ... MVP of the Minnesota All-Star Game ... Also featured on the club level for the Minnesota Thunder, earning First Team All-Conference accolades in helping lead the team to the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) playoffs.