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Mark Abboud was a three-time All-MIAC athlete and one of the most prolific goal-scorers in conference history. As a first-year student, Mark and his classmates future M Club Hall-of-Famers Matt Jackson and Roger Bridge led Macalester to its first MIAC championship in soccer. The Scots took another MIAC championship trophy in his junior season as Abboud scored 15 times and led the conference in goals. As a senior, Mark established a school record that still stands today with 24 goals scored, bringing his career total to 56—a mark that stood for 10 years and is still No. 2 on the all-time Macalester chart. He is fourth in the record book with 23 career assists. The Scots were 32–5–3 in MIAC matches during Mark’s four seasons at Mac. After graduating from Macalester, he played 10 seasons professionally with the Minnesota Thunder.
Athletic Achievements at Macalester: All Conference 1989, 1990, 1991-92; Held All-time Leading Scorer honors from 1991-2001; Captain 1991-92; Current Season Scoring Record: 24 goals 1991-92; Current Season Point Record (one point for a goal, one point for an assist): 51 points 1991-92; All-time Leader in Total Point Scoring: 135.
Bio written at the time of induction.
