Topic: SOCCER: Award season

[CoachMaclid]

Today, Milo Yosef was named one of the 15 semi-finalist for the MAC (Missouri Athletic Club) Hermann Trophy awarded to the most outstanding intercollegiate performance in a season (this is the equivalent of the Heisman).  Voting is underway now and the 3 finalists will be announced next week.  I think there is a chance Yosef could be a finalist here, though I think Creighton's Duncan McGuire is probably a shoo-in to win it this year.  He has 22 goals and led his unseeded Creighton team into the College Cup this weekend. 

The men's soccer team placed 5 on the All-Southeast teams as Alves, Yosef, and Bell were first team, and Semmle and Fernandez were second team.  The United Soccer Coaches D-1 All-American teams are announced on Thursday.

The women's team did place one player, Morgan White, on the All-Southeast third team.  White was first-team All-SBC this season.

[CoachMaclid]

Additional news:

Marshall sending 3 to the MLS College Showcase (think NFL Combine)...

Alves, Bell, Semmle.  Somewhat surprised Yosef is not here.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2022-adidas-mls-college-showcase-to-feature-44-top-college-prospects

[herdfan129]

Thanks for the updates Maclid. It's exciting to be a top program in at least one sport.

[bighat]

Bobby Gray had by-pass surgery and is doing well.  He is receiving a life-time achievement award from national soccer coaches for college soccer in January in Philadelphia.

[svherd]

Thanks for the updates Maclid. It's exciting to be a top program in at least one sport.

Grassie has his work cut out for him next season, especially if Bell doesn't return. Hopefully he can pick up a couple of good mids and a solid scorer up front for next season. Keep the ranked streak in tact and another NCAA tourney bid.

[Garbanjo]

Grassie has his work cut out for him next season, especially if Bell doesn't return. Hopefully he can pick up a couple of good mids and a solid scorer up front for next season. Keep the ranked streak in tact and another NCAA tourney bid.

I'm confident Grassie will reload with "dudes"

Go Herd!

[CoachMaclid]

Yosef is named USC All-American Second Team.  He was also a 2019 USC All-American Second Team.

https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/2022-ncaa-division-i-mens-all-americans-announced/

I am shocked that Duncan McGuire from Creighton is 2nd team.  I know Shakur Mohammed and Ilijah Paul are thought to be among the top players in college soccer, but I thought McGuire would have been a favorite for the MAC Hermann.  Also shocked Kentucky placed 3 on First-Team.  Figured that Bjorgolfsson and Grassow would get honors, but I'm floored that UK's freshman keeper got first team All-American.

[svherd]

Just an FYI -  Syracuse and Indiana for the national championship on Monday.

[Garbanjo]

Just an FYI -  Syracuse and Indiana for the national championship on Monday.

Go Syracuse lol

[jsbowen]

Spring Soccer teams announced:

https://twitter.com/collegespleague/status/1602327317795069952?s=46&t=hrBUc_NAtjlLMbuI9VZFlA

[herdfan129]

I love that we are not only part of this Spring Soccer stuff, but we are one of the leaders in it.

[svherd]

Syracuse beats Indiana in PK's to win the national championship. Good job Cuse

[chris88]

Great match. Syracuse had 1st half advantage but Indiana controlled play most of second half and overtimes.  By end I thought IU was the better team.  I even regret saying anybody but Indiana as they played their butts off.  Still congrats to Syracuse and their coach. Another guy from England wins the Natl Champ. Such a classy guy. Cuse didn't even make tourney last year and brought in a few transfers including an All American this year who was in NAIA last season. Just a terrific match.  BTW, the semi and finals were on ESPN+ as well as ESPNU. So you could have watched every match in tourney on ESPN+.  A big step for coverage this year.

[svherd]

Great match. Syracuse had 1st half advantage but Indiana controlled play most of second half and overtimes.  By end I thought IU was the better team.  I even regret saying anybody but Indiana as they played their butts off.  Still congrats to Syracuse and their coach. Another guy from England wins the Natl Champ. Such a classy guy. Cuse didn't even make tourney last year and brought in a few transfers including an All American this year who was in NAIA last season. Just a terrific match.  BTW, the semi and finals were on ESPN+ as well as ESPNU. So you could have watched every match in tourney on ESPN+.  A big step for coverage this year.

The foul discrepancy got me. At one point it was 15-2 not favoring 'Cuse. The Cuse coach was hilarious on the post game interview - seems very Grassie like. Glad for Cuse. The announcers seemed a little biased towards the Hoosiers. jmo.

[Garbanjo]

I despise Indiana and thrilled to see Cobra Kai go down

Eat it putanas lol

As for Herd soccer, we are reloading with dudes baby!

[chris88]

I despise Indiana and thrilled to see Cobra Kai go down

Eat it putanas lol

As for Herd soccer, we are reloading with dudes baby!

Cobra Kai - now that's funny:)

Today (wed) I was in Costco and the image of Indiana coach yelling "sweep the leg" popped into my mind.  I busted out laughing right in the store and then couldn't get it out of my mind.