United Soccer Coaches released their All-American Teams today.  As is usual, there are some head-scratchers and some notable omissions, but that's usually because there are so many worthy options.  Congrats to all!

https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/ncaa-division-iii-mens-and-womens-all-america-teams-announced/

First Team


Pos    Name    Class    School    Hometown
K    Freddy Rogers    Sr.    University of Mary Washington    High Wycombe, England
D    Max Clivio*    GR-5    Tufts University    Kingston, Jamaica
D    Jared Hecht    GR-5    Gustavus Adolphus College    Apple Valley, Minn.
D    Luke Madden*    Sr.    Middlebury College    Manhattan Beach, Calif.
M    Nelsar Castillo    Sr.    University of Mary Washington    Falls Church, Va.
M    Koa Kaliebe*    Sr.    Franklin & Marshall College    Cary, N.C.
M    Mateo Marra*    GR-5    SUNY Cortland    Ossining, N.Y.
F    Carter Berg*    Sr.    University of Mary Washington    Reston, Va.
F    Nathan Donovan    Sr.    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire    Hazel Green, Wis.
F    Connor Gage    Fr.    Edgewood College    Verona, Wis.
F    Diego Rivera    Jr.    Buffalo State College    East Meadow, N.Y.


Second Team


Pos    Name    Class    School    Hometown
K    Christian Burkhart    GR-5    St. John Fisher College    Rochester, N.Y.
K    Alex Wolter    So.    Colorado College    New Canaan, Conn.
D    Matt Nguyen    Sr.    Kenyon College    Dudley, Mass.
D    JonConnor Rule    Sr.    Trinity University (Texas)    San Antonio, Texas
D    Benjamin Velasquez    Jr.    University of Lynchburg    Dale City, Va.
M    Kento Abe    GR-5    Babson College    Quincy, Mass.
M    Francis Meyer    GR-5    Johns Hopkins University    North Potomac, Md.
M    Manuel Prieto    Sr.    Buffalo State College    Cascais, Portugal
F    Weyimi Agbeyegbe*    Sr.    Washington & Lee University    Atlanta, Ga.
F    Shea Bechtel*    Sr.    St. Olaf College    Apple Valley, Minn.
F    Carter Hancock*    GR-5    University of Mount Union    Amherst, Ohio
F    Saul Iwowo    Jr.    Dickinson College    London, England
F    Jake Krueger    Sr.    Denison University    Wilmette, Ill.




Third Team

Pos    Name    Class    School    Hometown
K    Tommy Prokos    Sr.    Denison University    Park Ridge, Ill.
K    Walker White    Sr.    Babson College    Coral Gables, Fla.
D    Jack Leahy    Sr.    SUNY Alfred    Pittsford, N.Y.
D    Hugo Neborg    Jr.    North Park University    Halmstad, Sweden
D    Brady West*    Sr.    Ohio Wesleyan University    Dublin, Ohio
M    Nicholas Graeca    Sr.    John Carroll University    Dubois, Pa.
M    Ethan Jarden    Jr.    Dickinson College    West Chester, Pa.
M    Rafael Otero    Sr.    Claremont-McKenna-Scripps Colleges    Seattle, Wash.
F    Jared Fiske    Jr.    Vassar College    Livingston, N.J.
F    Matt Shultz    Sr.    SUNY Cortland    Oneonta, N.Y.
F    Ali Somow*    Sr.    SUNY Oneonta    Utica, N.Y.
F    Shawn Tanaka    Fr    Juniata College    Tokyo, Japan
F    Johnny Troiano    Jr.    Rowan University    Hazlet, N.J.

Fourth Team

Pos   Name   Class   School   Hometown
K   Ben Diffley   Sr.   Williams College   Summerville, S.C.
D   Turlough Gartlan   Sr.   Rowan University   Haworth, N.J.
D   Curtis Hale   Sr.   Colorado College   Richmond, Va.
D   Henri Heyes   Jr.   Denison University   New Albany, Ohio
D   Alex Lessman   GR-5   SUNY Cortland   Plainview, N.Y.
M   Tyler Huck   Jr.   Bowdoin College   Ross, Calif.
M   Owen Johnson   GR-5   Gustavus Adolphus College   Apple Valley, Minn.
M   Alex Moody   GR-5   Virginia Wesleyan University   Portsmouth, Va.
M   Manzi Shalita   GR-5   University of Lynchburg   Fairfax, Va.
F   Ben Alram*   Sr.   Oglethorpe University   Roujan, France
F   Mohammad Nuhu   So.   Amherst College   Accra, Ghana
F   Matt Scoffone*   Sr.   Connecticut College   Thornton, Pa.
F   Holden Woodings   Jr.   Catholic University   Bethesda, Md.

a bit disappointed that Jordy Santana did not get recognition on any of these teams. He was the one player that was not replaceable in the starting 11 for UMW (would regularly play 80+ minutes). Just goes to show you that a CDM is not valued as much as attacking midfielders on these lists.

Just when you thought the boards were about to go quiet for the off season...

Surprised Adam Knutson from Trinity is not included.  I guess 17 goals and 6 assists are not good enough.

Quote from: eaglesoccerdad on December 06, 2024, 11:52:37 AMa bit disappointed that Jordy Santana did not get recognition on any of these teams. He was the one player that was not replaceable in the starting 11 for UMW (would regularly play 80+ minutes). Just goes to show you that a CDM is not valued as much as attacking midfielders on these lists.

So true. There are some goalkeepers who get recognized because of defenders who make their job easier and some strikers/AMs who get recognized because of midfielders and defenders who protect them and cover for their mistakes. 

Quote from: eaglesoccerdad on December 06, 2024, 11:52:37 AMa bit disappointed that Jordy Santana did not get recognition on any of these teams. He was the one player that was not replaceable in the starting 11 for UMW (would regularly play 80+ minutes). Just goes to show you that a CDM is not valued as much as attacking midfielders on these lists.

Agree.  But I also think CDMs are used to the lack of fan fare.  Except perhaps Rodri.

Quote from: Freddyfud on December 06, 2024, 12:32:48 PMJust when you thought the boards were about to go quiet for the off season...

Surprised Adam Knutson from Trinity is not included.  I guess 17 goals and 6 assists are not good enough.

Trevor Thompson of Pacific Lutheran had 23 goals and 12 assists this season and 55 goals and 33 assists for his career and never made an All American team.  Maybe the strength of schedule in the NWC isn't comparable to some other leagues, but he had a brace against both Calvin and Colorado College.  Connor Gage, a freshman at Edgewood, scored 20 goals and 13 assists and was named first team All American, but (and this is not a knock on him since he had a fantastic season) some of his stats were also against really weak teams in blowouts too and he was held scoreless against the two really strong teams he played (Eau-Claire and Superior).  Who knows why they are treated so differently, but it happens.

Quote from: eaglesoccerdad on December 06, 2024, 11:52:37 AMa bit disappointed that Jordy Santana did not get recognition on any of these teams. He was the one player that was not replaceable in the starting 11 for UMW (would regularly play 80+ minutes). Just goes to show you that a CDM is not valued as much as attacking midfielders on these lists.

Agree. Back when we were recognizing All American teams at D3soccer.com, Chris Shirk and I made a point of including a CDM on each of our three (1st, 2nd, 3rd) men's and women's teams. Added work to an already massive and challenging project, but worth the effort IMHO.

I will say.... my Best XI... looks nothing very different....

SC.

SC same list of exceptions for your 11 as your rankings?

How Peter Silvester doesn't make this list for Conn hasn't watched him play - grabbed everything in sight today. Team lost their first PK's in 4 years and he still saved 3 in the process......

Quote from: Newenglander on December 08, 2024, 12:13:01 AMHow Peter Silvester doesn't make this list for Conn hasn't watched him play - grabbed everything in sight today. Team lost their first PK's in 4 years and he still saved 3 in the process......

That's the first difference.....

SC.

Quote from: SimpleCoach on December 08, 2024, 07:48:51 AM

Quote from: Newenglander on December 08, 2024, 12:13:01 AMHow Peter Silvester doesn't make this list for Conn hasn't watched him play - grabbed everything in sight today. Team lost their first PK's in 4 years and he still saved 3 in the process......

That's the first difference.....

SC.

Is Liam Gerken in one of your 11s?

Another SC show for us to anticipate. Can't wait for his all-American pics.

Quote from: Freddyfud on December 06, 2024, 12:32:48 PMJust when you thought the boards were about to go quiet for the off season...

Surprised Adam Knutson from Trinity is not included.  I guess 17 goals and 6 assists are not good enough.

He's a threat from anywhere with amazing ball skills.  A true game changing player. He should be on this list.

Peter Silvester is the best goalie in the nation.

I don't think its close.