Mbuthia Signs With FC Elva

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March 04, 2026 | Men's Soccer

JP Mbuthia signs professional contract with FC Elva.

AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts graduate student forward JP Mbuthia signed a professional contract with FC Elva of the Esiliiga, the second division of Estonian Football.

Mbuthia joined the men's soccer program for the 2025 season, starting 10 of 12 contests and recording 799 minutes on the pitch. He produced a team-leading 18 points on eight goals and two assists. The Mooresville, North Carolina, native took 21 shots with 11 on goal on the year. His eight goals marked a team-high on the season, while including a team-best two game-winning goals.

Mbuthia ranked fifth in the Summit League in goals (eight), sixth in game-winning goals (two) and fifth in points (18). He was a 2025 Summit League All-Newcomer honoree and a 2025 All-League Honorable Mention.

Before spending his graduate season with the Minutemen, Mbuthia played at Robert Morris for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He competed at UNC Charlotte prior to Robert Morris from 2021-22.