Ian Harkes, Kadeisha Buchanan awarded 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (January 6, 2017) - The 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy winners were announced on Friday at the Missouri Athletic Club’s annual banquet to present college soccer’s top individual awards, based on voting by NCAA Division I coaches in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
Wake Forest University senior midfielder Ian Harkes (Fairfax, Va.) and West Virginia University senior defender Kadeisha Buchanan (Brampton, Ontario) received the MAC Hermann Trophy – a 10-pound crystal soccer ball – as NSCAA National Players of the Year in NCAA Division I men’s and women’s soccer.
Harkes captained the Demon Deacons to a berth in the NCAA College Cup Final, scoring the game-winning goal in double overtime of the national semifinals, during a standout season in which he was named ACC Midfielder of the Year, ACC Tournament MVP and NCAA Tournament Offensive Most Outstanding Player. He is the second member of the Harkes family to be honored by the MAC after his father, John Harkes, was the MAC Player of the Year in 1987. It marks the first time a father and son have won college soccer’s top award.
Runners-up for the men’s award were Florida Gulf Coast University junior forward Albert Ruiz (Barcelona, Spain) and University of Maryland sophomore forward Gordon Wild (Cologne, Germany).
Buchanan, a MAC Hermann Trophy finalist a year ago, also captained her school to the NCAA College Cup Final and was named the NCAA Tournament Defensive Most Outstanding Player. A four-time NSCAA All-American and four-time Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Buchanan anchored the Mountaineer defense to 18 shutouts, most in NCAA Division I, in 2016. She is a member of the Canadian Women’s National Team, earning Best Young Player accolades at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Runners-up for the women’s award were University of Southern California senior midfielder Morgan Andrews (Milford, N.H.) and Stanford University junior midfielder Andi Sullivan (Lorton, Va.).
The MAC Hermann Trophy has been awarded annually since 1967 to the sport’s most outstanding student-athletes, with the list of past recipients including Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Claudio Reyna. World Cup champion Christen Press received the MAC Hermann Trophy in 2010 and returned to the Missouri Athletic Club on Friday as a distinguished guest for the banquet.
About the Missouri Athletic Club: Established in 1903, the Missouri Athletic is a private social, business, athletic, and dining club with locations in Downtown St. Louis and Town and Country in West St. Louis County. The MAC is a Platinum Club of America, an honor bestowed on the top 3% of private clubs in the United States.
NSCAA Announces MAC Hermann Trophy Finalists
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced on Wednesday the men’s and women’s finalists for the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy, based on voting by NCAA Division I soccer coaches.
The three men’s finalists are Wake Forest University senior midfielder Ian Harkes (Fairfax, Va.), Florida Gulf Coast University junior forward Albert Ruiz (Barcelona, Spain) and University of Maryland sophomore forward Gordon Wild (Cologne, Germany). Harkes helped lead the Demon Deacons to the College Cup final, while Ruiz and Wild were the top two goal scorers in NCAA Division I men’s soccer this season.
The three women’s finalists are University of Southern California senior midfielder Morgan Andrews (Milford, N.H.), West Virginia University senior defender Kadeisha Buchanan (Brampton, Ontario) and Stanford University junior midfielder Andi Sullivan (Lorton, Va.). Andrews, a two-time NSCAA All-American, and Buchanan, a four-time NSCAA All-American, met in the College Cup final. Sullivan was an NSCAA First Team All-American for the second straight year.
The MAC Hermann Trophy, the most coveted individual honor in NCAA Division I soccer, has been awarded annually since 1967. This year’s winners will be announced on January 6, 2017 in conjunction with the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.
About the Missouri Athletic Club The Missouri Athletic Club has been presenting college soccer’s player of the year awards since 1986. The MAC was established in 1903 as an athletic, dining and social club. It has a “Platinum Club of America” status, which is awarded to the top private clubs in the country. To learn more about the Missouri Athletic Club, go to mac-stl.org.
About the NSCAA Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2016, the National Soccer Coaches Association was founded in 1941 and is based in Kansas City, Mo. It is a non-profit organization with the mission of advocating for, educating and serving soccer coaches to encourage excellence and elevate the game.
The NSCAA is the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization with members at every level of the game from youth to professional. Benefits of membership are wide ranging including a national coaching education program, $1 million of general liability insurance, recognition for players and coaches as All Americas and Coaches of the Year, the annual NSCAA Convention, networking and mentor opportunities, Soccer Journal magazine and much more. To learn more, visit www.nscaa.com.
Media Contacts:
Kurt Austin NSCAA Communications Officer Phone: 816-253-6735 Email: kaustin@nscaa.com
Jim Wilson MAC Director of Communications Phone: 314-539-4488 Email: jwilson@mac-stl.org
2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists Announced
(November 29, 2016) – The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced on Tuesday the 15 men’s semifinalists and 15 women’s semifinalists in consideration for the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy, based on voting by NCAA Division I soccer coaches.
The MAC Hermann Trophy, the most coveted individual honor in NCAA Division I soccer, has been awarded annually since 1967. Most recently, Jordan Morris (Stanford) and Raquel Rodriguez (Penn State) received the award for outstanding intercollegiate performances during their 2015 seasons.
Three men’s finalists and three women’s finalists will be named on December 14 at the conclusion of voting by NCAA Division I soccer coaches. The 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy banquet will be held at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis on January 6, 2017 to formally announce this year’s winners.
* - Indicates 2015 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist
# Indicates 2015 Finalist
2016 Men’s MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | CLASS | POS | SCHOOL | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will | Bagrou | Jr | F | Mercer University | Dacula, Ga. |
| Alex | Crognale | Sr | D | University Of Maryland | Gahanna, Ohio |
| Reagan | Dunk* | Sr | D | University Of Denver | Dallas, Texas |
| Wuilito | Fernandes | Sr | F | UMass Lowell | Praia, Cape Verde |
| David | Goldsmith | Sr | F | Butler University | Bristol, England |
| Julian | Gressel | Sr | F | Providence College | Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany |
| Ian | Harkes | Sr | M | Wake Forest University | Fairfax, Va. |
| Jacori | Hayes | Sr | M | Wake Forest University | Bowie, Md. |
| Tomas | Hilliard-Arce | Jr | D | Stanford University | Matthews, N.C. |
| Tim | Kubel | Jr | D | University Of Louisville | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Miles | Robinson | So | D | Syracuse University | Arlington, Mass. |
| Albert | Ruiz | Jr | F | Florida Gulf Coast University | Barcelona, Spain |
| Tanner | Thompson | Sr | M | Indiana University | Granite Bay, Calif. |
| Gordon | Wild | So | F | University Of Maryland | Cologne, Germany |
| Brian | Wright | Sr | F | University Of Vermont | Ajax, Ont. |
2016 Women’s MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | CLASS | POS | SCHOOL | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan | Andrews | Sr. | M | USC | Milford, N.H. |
| Maddie | Bauer | Sr. | D | Stanford | Newport Beach, Calif. |
| Kadeisha | Buchanan# | Sr. | D | West Virginia | Brampton, Ont. |
| Rachel | Corboz | Jr. | M | Georgetown | Green Brook, N.J. |
| Christina | Gibbons | Sr. | D | Duke | Raleigh, N.C. |
| Ashley | Hatch | Sr. | F | BYU | Gilbert, Ariz. |
| Rachel | Hill* | Sr. | M | Connecticut | Rollinsford, N.H. |
| Savannah | Jordan* | Sr. | F | Florida | Fayetteville, Ga. |
| Kaleigh | Kurtz | Sr. | D | South Carolina | Greer, S.C. |
| Ashley | Lawrence* | Sr. | M | West Virginia | Toronto, Ont. |
| Savannah | McCaskill | Jr. | F | South Carolina | Chapin, S.C. |
| Margaret | Purce | Sr. | F | Harvard | Olney, Md. |
| Stephanie | Ribeiro | Sr. | F | Connecticut | Pawtucket, R.I. |
| Alexis | Shaffer | Sr. | M | Virginia | Cary, N.C. |
| Andi | Sullivan* | Jr. | M | Stanford | Lorton, Va. |
Shannon Boxx Announced as Featured Speaker for the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet
Recently retired, US Women’s National Team star, Shannon Boxx, will be the featured speaker at the 2016 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Banquet taking place on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at the Downtown Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO.
The MAC hosts an annual banquet each January for players, coaches and their families to present the Hermann Trophy to the top male and top female player in college soccer. In recent years, the format has expanded to include the top three finalists. Shannon Boxx joins a prestigious list of former featured speakers that include Mia Hamm, Taylor Twellman, Brian McBride, Brandi Chastain, Alexi Lalas and others.
Shannon Boxx, part of the 2015 World Cup team that took home the championship this summer in Canada, retired with 195 caps and 27 goals during her 13 year career with the USWNT. Boxx, who won Olympics gold with the national team in 2004, 2008 and 2012 and an NCAA Women's Soccer Championship with Notre Dame in 1995 to go along with the 2015 World Cup, ended her career as one of the world’s all-time great defensive midfielders. Her 195 appearances for the USWNT places her in the top 25 of all international women’s soccer players.
The semi-finalists for the 2015 MAC Hermann Trophy will be announced on December 1st with the finalists announced on December 16th and ultimately the winners announced at the banquet on Friday, Jan. 8th. Past MAC Hermann Trophy Winners and Finalists include Mia Hamm, Alexi Lalas, Kristine Lilly, Tony Meola, Morgan Brian, Claudio Renya, Kelley O’Hara and Alex Morgan. Fans will have the opportunity to vote on the semi-finalists beginning on December 1st at the MAC Hermann Trophy website at www.machermanntrophy.org.
Individuals or groups interested in attending the MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet should call 314-539-4430 for reservations. More information about the Banquet
Organizations interested in advertising or sponsorship opportunities related to the award and banquet should contact Chris Burt at cburt@amplifiedsoccer.com or at 785-760-3519.
About Missouri Athletic Club
The Hermann Trophy is awarded annually by the Missouri Athletic Club. For over 100 years, the Missouri Athletic Club has been one of the premier private clubs in the country. The MAC has two outstanding facilities for the convenience of members and their families - the main clubhouse in the heart of downtown St. Louis, and the west county clubhouse, located just 20 minutes away in beautiful Town and Country. Find out more at www.mac-stl.org.
