undefined Men’s Soccer News

Big Ten Receives 2026 NCAA/MOAA Opportunities & Impact Award

Unknown — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- The Big Ten Conference has been named the Division I winner of the 2026 NCAA/MOAA Opportunities and Impact Award, the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association — an affiliate of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics — announced Thursday.

READ: NCAA and MOAA announce 2026 Opportunities and Impact Award recipients

The award recognizes and celebrates the initiatives, programs and efforts of athletics departments and conference offices in Divisions I, II and III that embrace environments of belonging and well-being and elevate the student-athlete voice in intercollegiate athletics communities. NCAA and MOAA representatives will present the awards June 7-10 in Las Vegas during the MOAA Symposium.

"We're proud to accept this honor on behalf of our 18 schools, whose support makes these initiatives possible," Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti said.

Omar Brown, Big Ten senior vice president for community and impact, added, "This humbling recognition is a direct result of the leadership and alignment we have from Commissioner Petitti, throughout the conference office, and in collaboration with our campuses. Big Ten student-athletes always are aiming for excellence in competition, in the classroom and in their communities. We will continue to build on this foundation to create transformational opportunities for their development and deliver impact to the many locales we call home across the nation throughout the year."

The Big Ten Conference continues to engage, educate and empower its student-athletes, coaches, administrators and its broader community base with programs, initiatives and engagements that make a difference and encourage positive change. For four years, student-athletes from Big Ten schools have traveled to Alabama for an immersive journey that included learning about the Civil Rights Movement, visits to historic sites, community service projects and panel sessions with local leaders. The Big Ten has also added new elements to the transformative experience each year to deepen understanding and inspire civic responsibility.

WATCH: Big Ten Community & Impact makes a difference

Additionally, the conference creates leadership opportunities for its student-athletes. It partners with James Russell Lowell Elementary School in Indianapolis, connecting its 18 member schools with classrooms that include mentorship and encouragement via virtual meetings.

Another one of its many initiatives are structured conversations with administrators, coaches, athletes and employees to gather feedback and to inform future strategies. Examples include conducting student-athlete experience exit surveys and hosting standing committees, commissions and leadership councils to discuss progress, share feedback and assess strategic alignment. The conference also hosts numerous inclusive programs such as United as One, the B1G Fellows Program, the Student-Athlete Issues Commission, The Women's Volleyball Mentorship Program and the CBS Sports Ambassador Program & Sports Journalism Initiative. The conference also promotes several awards programs, which includes the Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award to recognize student-athletes who demonstrate leadership, service and volunteerism.

WATCH: Indiana honorees receive their Jackie Robinson Award jackets

WATCH: Purdue's Devin Mockobee dons his jacket while being recognized at Boilermakers basketball game

Along with the Big Ten, Saint Michael's College athletics department was recognized in Division II, and Occidental College's athletics department was the Division III honoree.

"This honor is an acknowledgment of NCAA member schools and conference offices that intentionally create spaces and opportunities for all student-athletes, coaches and administrators to feel seen, heard and valued," said Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement. "It is important to recognize these outstanding recipients who diligently embrace a commitment to positively impact their athletic communities and make a significant difference for all humanity."

"Congratulations to this year's recipients," said Timothy Wise, MOAA president and assistant general manager at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. "The outstanding work by the winners showcases the commitment to providing opportunities in the ever-changing landscape and making a significant impact on their campus and in conference communities. Each of the winners is worthy of this honor, and MOAA looks forward to partnering with the NCAA to recognize these achievements at the 2026 MOAA Symposium in June."

###

Discover, Big Ten Present Custom Jackets To Jackie Robinson Award Honorees

Unknown — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Presenting sponsor Discover will deliver custom letterwinner jackets to all 36 institutional winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award, the Big Ten announced Wednesday. Each university’s male and female honoree will receive a customized, one-of-one gift featuring unique school elements and visuals.

The first two custom jackets were presented in December at the Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game to 2025 national winners Dillon Fontus, from Maryland football, and Iowa wrestler Nanea Estrella.

Both of last year’s winners, and Sonya Pankey Robinson (Jackie Robinson’s granddaughter), attended the game as guests of Discover, seeing Indiana claim the title at Lucas Oil Stadium on their way to a perfect 16-0 campaign and CFP National Championship. The 2026 national winners will be announced later this spring from the cohort of 36 campus recipients.

In November, the Big Ten Conference announced the 36 student-athletes selected as institutional winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award presented by Discover. Now in its second year, the honor was created to recognize Big Ten student-athletes who strive to have a positive impact within their community in addition to excellence in competition.

Institution	Honoree	Sport
Illinois	TJ Griffin	Football
Illinois	Tali Joelson	Gymnastics
Indiana	Tyler Lillard	Wrestling
Indiana	Kristina Vincic	Track & Field
Iowa	Ava Bayless	Wrestling
Iowa	Will Ryan	Cross Country \| Track & Field
Maryland	Joey Schneck	Wrestling
Maryland	Madeline Komoroski	Gymnastics
Michigan	Kevin Kearns	Lacrosse
Michigan	Zoë Bormet	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Maddie Lawlor	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Jalen Thompson	Football
Minnesota	Charlie Sutherland	Baseball
Minnesota	Niamya (Nia) Holloway	Basketball
Nebraska	Katelyn Caneda	Softball
Nebraska	Michael Booker III	Football
Northwestern	Kansas Robinson	Softball
Northwestern	Najee Story	Football
Ohio State	Caleb Downs	Football
Ohio State	Makenna Webster	Ice Hockey \| Field Hockey
Oregon	Matt Bedford	Football
Oregon	Blessyn McMorris	Acrobatics & Tumbling
Penn State	Nick Dawkins	Football
Penn State	Elise DeWan	Field Hockey
Purdue	Devin Mockobee	Football
Purdue	Emma Bailey	Softball
Rutgers	Jude Essuman	Soccer
Rutgers	Caitlin Collins	Lacrosse
UCLA	Jordan Robinson	Track & Field
UCLA	Karson Gordon	Football \| Track & Field
USC	Maribel Flores	Soccer
USC	Robert Gref	Diving
Washington	Franck Kepnang	Basketball
Washington	Rhonda Newton	Track & Field
Wisconsin	Rico Hallman	Football
Wisconsin	Erin Connolly	Soccer

In recognition of their achievement and as an expression of the conference’s appreciation, each of the 36 campus winners will receive a medal bearing the likeness of Jackie Robinson and the logo of the Big Ten Conference in addition to their custom jacket.

WATCH: Indiana honorees receive their Jackie Robinson Award jackets

WATCH: Purdue's Devin Mockobee dons his jacket while being honored at Boilermakers basketball game

WATCH: Big Ten Community & Impact makes a difference

Jackie Robinson was a standout student-athlete at UCLA, where he was the school’s first four-sport letter winner, excelling in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Beyond his athletic prowess, he continues to be recognized and honored for his contributions off the field: integrating Major League Baseball and his lifelong commitment to social justice. He is the embodiment of the Big Ten's mission to develop strong student leaders, and this program honors his legacy and core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. As Jackie famously said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

“It is our privilege and great honor to bestow this award in Jackie’s name upon these deserving Big Ten student-athletes and to express our appreciation for the support of the Jackie Robinson Foundation,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti.

Honorees were selected based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated Impact: Significant and tangible contributions to community projects or causes, including measurable outcomes or positive changes resulting from their involvement.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, including peers, organizations, and community members, to achieve common goals and enhance community impact.
Consistency and Commitment: Ongoing and consistent participation in community service activities over an extended period of time.
Visibility and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness and advocate for important groups or causes, leveraging their platform to promote positive change and engage others.

"The Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award celebrates Jackie’s legacy of excellence in community service,” said Sonya Pankey Robinson, Jackie’s first grandchild as well as Director and board member of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. "We are proud to recognize 36 outstanding men and women for the incredible impact they make in their community."

"Our student-athletes make significant contributions through competition, academics, and community impact,” said Big Ten Senior Vice President, Community & Impact, Omar Brown. “This award allows the Big Ten to recognize these efforts in improving communities, just as we do with their other athletic and academic achievements. Jackie Robinson embodies this award and our goal to honor student-athletes who positively affect others."

The Big Ten Conference’s commitment to athletics, academics and service goes back to the conference’s founding. Coupling the academic goals set forth by leaders of the charter members of the conference with their steadfast commitment to athletics, the conference instituted the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1915, the first award to demonstrate support for the educational emphasis placed on intercollegiate athletics. It is awarded annually by each member institution to one male and one female student of the graduating class who has attained the greatest proficiency in scholarship and athletics.

New “We Are Here” spot highlights student success, economic impact

Unknown — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Big Ten universities’ leading role in educating students and driving economic prosperity is featured the latest edition in the “We Are Here” series of :30 ads .

The new ad began airing during Big Ten basketball games and other winter sports in January. Students and alumni take center stage, sharing with viewers what their lives look like and what they have been able to accomplish thanks to their Big Ten university education. Seen on campuses and in communities nationwide, their experiences are living proof of the world-class educational opportunities they received, from learning alongside Nobel Prize–winning faculty to participating in internships and undergraduate research. The spot also highlights the universities’ broader impact through innovation, job creation and service.

Together, the 18 members of the Big Ten Conference are educating more than 810,000 students, preparing them for successful lives and careers. The Big Ten’s collective graduation rate is more than 20 points above the national average and the universities have more than 9.2 million living alumni.

The first ad in the “We Are Here” series began airing last fall and has generated more than 250 million impressions across Big Ten broadcasts to date, including during the College Football Playoff National Championship won by Indiana University. It focused on how Big Ten universities make America healthier, safer and more prosperous through everything from discovering new medical treatments to developing healthier foods to driving economic growth.

“The success of our students is our first priority, and Big Ten universities lead the nation in providing access to an excellent and valuable college education. And after graduation, our students go on to join the more than 9 million alumni who are making a difference in communities around the nation and world,” said University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines, who chairs the Big Ten's Council of Presidents and Chancellors. “We’re proud to be part of a conference that shares a commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and that showcases both on a daily basis.”

"Big Ten universities are committed to wide-ranging achievement, from athletics to research to public service,” said Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. “As millions of fans tune in to root for their favorite team, we have an opportunity to illustrate the countless ways our member institutions and alumni make an impact in their communities and around the world.”

The ad will air on linear and digital platforms during sporting events featuring Big Ten universities, utilizing airtime allocated to the Conference as part of its media agreements, including the Big Ten Network (BTN). This new initiative builds on other Conference efforts, including research vignettes highlighting the impact of university research that air during select BTN sporting event broadcasts.

As with the first ad, the second spot was developed by a creative team made up of staff from Big Ten member universities under the auspices of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. It is the second in a planned series of three ads, which over the course of the series will feature footage from all 18 universities.

About Big Ten Academic Alliance

The Big Ten Academic Alliance is the nation’s preeminent model for effective collaboration among research universities. For more than half a century, these world-class institutions have advanced their academic missions, generated unique opportunities for students and faculty, and served the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs. Governed and funded by the Provosts of the member universities, Big Ten Academic Alliance programs and initiatives are coordinated by a staff from its Champaign, Illinois headquarters.

About Big Ten Conference

The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The Big Ten Conference sponsors 28 official sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, and the broad-based programs of the 18 Big Ten institutions provide direct financial support for more than 14,000 student-athletes. For more information, visit www.bigten.org .

Media Contacts:

Paul Kennedy, Big Ten Conference, pkennedy@bigten.org

Jack Martin, University of Washington, jacktm@uw.edu

Big Ten Member Universities:

· Indiana University

· Michigan State University

· Northwestern University

· The Ohio State University

· Pennsylvania State University

· Purdue University

· Rutgers University-New Brunswick

· University of California Los Angeles

· University of Illinois

· University of Iowa

· University of Maryland

· University of Michigan

· University of Minnesota

· University of Nebraska-Lincoln

· University of Oregon

· University of Southern California

· University of Washington

· University of Wisconsin-Madison

Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission Calls for Limitations or Ban of Individual Prop Betting on College Athletics

Unknown — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. — [February, 10, 2026] — The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) today sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker urging the NCAA to continue pushing for limitations or the outright elimination of proposition (“prop”) betting involving individual student-athletes competing in college athletics. The letter reinforces the Big Ten Conference’s unwavering commitment to protecting the well-being and safety of student-athletes across all 18 Big Ten campuses, and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics.

“The Big Ten Conference is proud to support our student-athletes in calling for the restriction or elimination of individual proposition wagers on college athletics,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti. "The Big Ten Conference appreciates the NCAA’s effort to eliminate these wagers and will continue to assist student-athletes as they deal with the challenges that result from proposition bets in college sports.”

President Baker recently sent letters to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and to State Gambling Commissions calling for amended state laws and regulations to better-protect student-athletes.

The letter from the Big Ten Conference SAIC outlines the growing concerns around the rise of individual performance prop wagering in college sports, including:

Increased harassment student-athletes experience because of wagers on individual-performance proposition wagers
Negative impact individual-performance proposition betting has on student-athletes’ mental health
Accusations of impropriety, even when unfounded, damage the student-athlete experience
Potentially jeopardizing the integrity of athletic competition

“While we understand that sports betting is becoming increasingly more common across the country and allows for states to generate increased tax revenue, prop betting represents unique risks at the college level,” the Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission wrote. “We believe protecting student-athletes must be a priority. Limiting or eliminating prop betting on college athletics would be a meaningful step toward reducing harassment, protecting mental well-being, and preserving the integrity of college competition.”

The Big Ten Conference SAIC was founded in 1994. SAIC members take an active role in monthly meetings discussing the issues most important to Big Ten Conference student-athletes and highlighting ongoing initiatives on their respective campuses. SAIC executive leadership members also represent Big Ten student-athletes in front of the Conference’s Joint Group council and represent the Big Ten Conference on the NCAA’s Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where they review NCAA activities, proposed legislation and offer feedback on behalf of the Big Ten’s student-athletes. Student-athletes are nominated by their institution and appointed by the Conference’s Joint Group Executive Committee to serve on the commission for one academic year.

The Big Ten Conference SAIC members signing the letter include:

Callin Hake, SAIC Chair, University of Nebraska Women’s Basketball
Mia Rogan, SAIC Internal Vice Chair, Women’s Cross Country & Track, Michigan State University
Michael Long, SAIC External Vice Chair, Men’s Swim & Dive, University of Wisconsin
Nya Robinson, SAIC Secretary, Women’s Swim & Dive, Penn State University
Samuel Edwards, NCAA Board of Directors, Men’s Football, Michigan State University
Abigail Lynch, NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Women’s Soccer & Track, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Demetrious Allen, Men’s Football, Rutgers University
Javiera Baeza, Women’s Field Hockey, Indiana University
Ava Bayless, Women’s Wrestling, University of Iowa
Josh Eernisse, Men’s Ice Hockey, University of Michigan
Taji Flynn, Men’s Lacrosse, The Ohio State University
Jordan Hall, Men’s Football, Michigan State University
Tali Joelson, Women’s Gymnastics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Franck Kepnang, Men’s Basketball, University of Washington
Nuala Macfarlane, Women’s Rowing, University of Minnesota
Ava Morales, Women’s Soccer, University of Maryland
Myranda Quinton, Women’s Golf, Penn State University
Kansas Robinson, Women’s Softball, Northwestern University
James Rowley, Men’s Wrestling, Purdue University
Jaidin Russell, Men’s Volleyball, University of California, Los Angeles
Russell Soohoo, Men’s Tennis, University of Oregon
Madison Whyte, Women’s Track & Field, University of Southern Californi

14 Big Ten Players Selected in MLS SuperDraft 2026

Unknown — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Fourteen Big Ten student-athletes from five nine schools were selected in the MLS SuperDraft 2026 on Thursday afternoon.

Fresh off its first national championship, Washington led the Big Ten with five selections, the most of any program in the draft and the most draft picks Washington has had selected since 2022 when five Huskies were also picked.

Three players, including a pair from the Washington, were selected in the first round. Big Ten Midfielder of the Year Richie Aman led way as the No. 8 selection by D.C. United, followed by Michigan defender at No. 9 by Orlando City. Washington midfielder Zach Ramsey was selected by Vancouver Whitecaps FC at No. 17.

This marks the fifth consecutive year the Big Ten has had at least 13 MLS draft picks.

For the full MLS SuperDraft 2026, click here .

Round 1
8. Richie Aman, M, Washington (D.C. United)
9. Nolan Miller, D, Michigan (Orlando City)
17. Zach Ramsey, M, Washington (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)

Round 2
33. Tre Wright, D, UCLA (Real Salt Lake)
34. Sadam Masereka, F, Maryland (Sporting Kansas City)
38. Schinieder Mimy, D, UCLA (New England Revolution)
45. Colin Griffith, F, Maryland (Portland Timbers)
49. Tarun Karumanchi, M, UCLA (Columbus Crew)
51. Joe Dale, M, Washington (Seattle Sounders FC)
56. Asher Hestad, D, Washington (Colorado Rapids)
60. Alex Barger, D, Indiana (Inter Miami CF)

Round 3
61. Stephane Njike, F, Maryland (D.C. United)
85. Lasse Kelp, D, Maryland (D.C. United)
89. Connor Lofy, M, Washington (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)

Washington's Aman Named Scholar Player Of The Year, Joined On Scholar All-America Teams By Bertos And Bowton

Washington Athletics — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Three from Big Ten Net Academic All-America Honors

Unknown — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Three Big Ten men’s soccer student-athletes have been selected as Academic All-Americans by members of the College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced on Tuesday. Washington’s Richie Aman was named to the First Team, while UCLA’s Sergi Solans Ormo claimed a spot on the Second Team and Rutgers’ Joschi Schelb on the Third Team.

The 2025 Academic All-America Men's Soccer Teams are selected by College Sports Communicators to recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in the men's soccer season and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America program separately recognizes men's soccer honorees in four divisions – NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.

Aman, who was recently named a First Team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches, has started all 24 matches for the Huskies and ranks third in the country with a Big Ten-best 14 assists. The psychology major was also named Big Ten Midfielder of the Year while leading Washington to its first NCAA championship on Monday night.

Solans Ormo joined Aman with All-America honors, securing a Second Team selection. The sophomore International Development Studies major started all 19 fixtures and led the Bruins with 16 goals and 38 points, including a program record three hat tricks. One of those hat tricks came in the Big Ten Tournament championship game, the first in tournament final history, leading UCLA to the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship.

Schelb earned All-Big Ten Second Team accolades after leading the Scarlet Knights with seven goals, four assists, and 18 total points. The junior economics major scored six goals in Rutgers’ first six games, including a hat trick against William & Mary, the program’s first since 2016.

In order to be considered for Academic All-America status, students must not only maintain a minimum 3.30 GPA, but must also be a starter or key reserve, competing in at least 50 percent of their school’s contests.

A full list of the Big Ten soccer Academic All-Americans can be found below, with the complete rundown of Division I men’s soccer Academic All-Americans available by clicking here .

2025 CSC Academic All-Americans

First Team
Richie Aman, Sr., M, Washington

Second Team
Sergi Solans Ormo, So., F, UCLA

Third Team
Joschi Schelb, Jr., F, Rutgers

Washington Wins NCAA Men's Soccer Title

Unknown — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

CARY, N.C. – Harrison Bertos’ 92^nd minute goal proved to be the difference, as Washington claimed its first men’s soccer national championship with a 3-2 overtime win over No. 15 seed N.C. State in the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament final at WakeMed Park in Cary, N.C.

After surrendering a game-tying goal in the 87^th minute, the Huskies responded early in overtime as Egor Akulov found Bertos for the championship-winning goal, the junior’s fifth marker of the season.

Washington grabbed the lead late in the first half, as Zach Ramsey opened the scoring in the 44^th minute. The Huskies doubled their lead in the 62^nd minute, as Richie Aman found Joe Dale for a two-goal cushion.

The Wolfpack responded just four minutes later before leveling the score in the 87^th minute.

Washington claims its first men’s soccer national championship in its second title game appearance. The Huskies also reached the final in 2021.

Ramsey was named the Offensive Most Outstanding Player (MOP), while goaltender Jadon Bowton recorded five saves to earn Defensive MOP honors. Richie Aman, Asher Hestad, and Charlie Kosakoff were also named to the All-Tournament Team.

Tonight’s win marks the 13^thNCAA men’s soccer title for the Big Ten and the first since Maryland won the crown in 2018.

2025 NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament Central

Unknown — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

NCAA Tournament Bracket | Big Ten Men's Soccer

Five Big Ten Conference teams have been selected to participate in the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, UCLA, and Washington. Three of them, Michigan, UCLA, and Washington will open the tournament with first round contests on Thursday, Nov. 20, while Indiana and Maryland earned national seeds and byes into Sunday's second round.

The 48-team field is made up of automatic qualifiers from 22 conferences and 26 teams selected at-large. All first-round games will be played Thursday, Nov. 20, on campus sites, while all second-round action will take place Sunday, Nov. 23. The third round will be played Nov. 29 and 30, while the quarterfinals will be played Dec. 5 and 6.

ESPNU will provide live coverage of the semifinals and final Dec. 12 and 15 at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, as the Men’s College Cup returns to Cary for the 10th time.

2025 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Schedule & Results

NCAA Tournament - First Round
Date	Match	Location	Time (ET)	Links
Thursday, Nov. 20	Grand Canyon ties UCLA, 0-0 (GCU Advances on PKs, 3-1)	Los Angeles, Calif.	5 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
Thursday, Nov. 20	Notre Dame def. Michigan, 1-0	Ann Arbor, Mich.	6 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
Thursday, Nov. 20	Washington def. Oregon State, 3-2 (2OT)	Corvallis, Ore.	9 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
NCAA Tournament - Second Round
Date	Match	Location	Time (ET)	Links
Sunday, Nov. 23	Saint Louis def. No. 6 Indiana, 1-0	Bloomington, Ind.	12 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
Sunday, Nov. 23	No. 4 Maryland ties North Carolina, 1-1 (MD advances on PKs, 4-3)	College Park, Md.	1 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
Sunday, Nov. 23	Washington def. No. 5 SMU, 1-0	Dallas, Texas	2 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
NCAA Tournament - Third Round
Date	Match	Location	Time (ET)	Links
Saturday, Nov. 29	No. 4 Maryland def. No. 13 Connecticut, 3-0	College Park, Md.	1 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
Sunday, Nov. 30	Washington def. No. 12 Stanford, 1-0	Stanford, Calif.	8 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
NCAA Tournament - National Quarterfinal
Date	Match	Location	Time (ET)	Links
Dec. 6	Washington def. No. 4 Maryland, 3-1	College Park, Md.	1 p.m.	ESPN+ \| Box Score \| Recap
NCAA Tournament - College Cup National Semifinal
Date	Match	Location	Time (ET)	Links
Dec. 12	Washington def. No. 16 Furman, 3-1	Cary, N.C.	6 p.m.	ESPNU \| Box Score \| Recap
NCAA Tournament - College Cup National Semifinal
Date	Match	Location	Time (ET)	Links
Dec. 15	Washington def. No. 15 N.C. State, 3-2 (OT)	Cary, N.C.	7 p.m.	ESPNU \| Box Score \| Recap

Huskies Down No. 16 Furman To Reach Second-Ever National Championship Match

Washington Athletics — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Five Big Ten Players Named Men’s Soccer All-Americans

Unknown — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Five Big Ten men’s soccer standouts from four schools were named to the 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-America Teams, the coaching organization recently announced.

Maryland defender Lasse Kelp and Washington midfielder Richie Aman were named to the First Team, while forwards Palmer Ault from Indiana and Sergi Solans Ormo from UCLA claimed Second Team honors. Washington defender Harrison Bertos scored Third Team accolades.

The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Kelp was the cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive units, playing all 1,730 minutes this season for the Terps — the full 90 in every match, plus 110 in the NCAA Tournament game vs. UNC. Maryland led the Big Ten in goal differential and posted shutouts in nine games, allowing just 12 goals in the regular season.

Aman has been a key offensive force for Washington, tallying 13 assists and four goals for 21 total points. He's already been lauded as the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year, a First Team All-Big Ten selection, and a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy.

Ault, the Big Offensive Player of the Year, recorded 16 goals and 10 assists in 19 matches, becoming the first Big Ten player since 2001 to record 15 goals and 10 assists in a single season. His 42 points are tied for first in NCAA Division I.

Solans Ormo earned his second All-America honor after starting all 19 games and leading the Bruins in goals (16) and points (38). For his efforts, Solans Ormo was named first-team All-Big Ten and the Big Ten Tournament's most outstanding player after recording four goals and two assists in the tournament, including the tournament’s first-ever hat trick in the final.

Bertos has anchored a stout Husky defense that has recorded nine shutouts this season, including two 1-0 NCAA Tournament victories over ranked opponents. Bertos has also chipped in three goals, including two game winners, while earning First Team All-Big Ten honors.

The full rundown of 2025 Big Ten men’s soccer All-Americans can be found below, and the complete listing of all of this season’s United Soccer Coaches Division I All-America selections is linked here .

United Soccer Coaches All-America Teams

First Team
Lasse Kelp, Sr., D, Maryland
Richie Aman, Sr., M, Washington

Second Team
Palmer Ault, Sr., F, Indiana
Sergi Solans Ormo, So., F, UCLA

Third Team
Harrison Bertos, Jr., D, Washington

2024 National Champion Rob Dow Named Penn State Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Penn State Athletics — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Big Ten Recognizes Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees

Unknown — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Full Fall 2025 Academic All-Big Ten List

ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 1,852 students on fall sports rosters who have been named to the All-Big Ten Team Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The list of honorees includes 134 field hockey students, 800 football students, 140 men’s and 201 women’s cross country students, 155 men’s and 276 women’s soccer students and 146 volleyball students.

To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, students must be on a varsity team (as verified by being on the official squad list as of Nov. 1 for fall sports), have been enrolled full time at the institution for a minimum of 12 months and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

Among the fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees, 65 had unblemished GPAs:

Men’s cross country
Jackson Barrett, Illinois, Sophomore, Business Undeclared, Tuscola, Ill.
Miles Wilson, Iowa, Junior, Finance, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Seth Norder, Michigan State, Statistics, Grand Haven, Mich.
Jack Agnew, Ohio State, Junior, Exercise Science, Bellbrook, Ohio
Will McGraw, Ohio State, Junior, Operations Management, Dublin, Ohio

Women’s cross country
Julia Gehl, Iowa, Sophomore, Business, Dubuque, Iowa
Marissa Long, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Chanhassen, Minn.
Evelyn Rogers, Maryland, Sophomore, Finance, Odenton, Md.
Emily Cescon, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Toronto, Ontario
Leah Hill, Michigan, Senior, Organizational Studies, Denver, Colo.
Anjali Hocker Singh, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Olathe, Kan.
Brooke Johnston, Michigan, Junior, Psychology, Hawthorn Woods, Ill.
Katelyn Watkins, Michigan, Sophomore, LSA Undeclared, Midland, Mich.
Emily Bardwell, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Integrative Biology MS, Brunswick, Ohio
Julia Bockenstette, Michigan State, Sophomore, Special Education -Learning Disabilities, Powell, Ohio
Sophia Lucki, Michigan State , Graduate Student, Global Health MS, Toronto, Ontario
Charlotte Lange, Minnesota, Senior, Kinesiology B S, La Grange Park, Ill.
Ali Weimer, Minnesota, Graduate Student, Sport Management M Ed, Saint Michael, Minn.
Ali Bainbridge, Nebraska, Junior, Nutrition & Health Sciences, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Alea Hardie, Nebraska, Junior, Psychology, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Erin Boler, Northwestern, Junior, Economics, Niskayuna, N.Y.
Katie Clute, Oregon, RS Sophomore, Psychology, Olmsted Township, Ohio
Ali Ince, Oregon, Sophomore, Advertising, Bloomington, Ill.
Florence Caron, Penn State, Graduate Student, Hospital Health Systems, La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Paige Hazelrigg, Purdue, Junior, Biomedical Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.
Cassidy Kidd, Rutgers, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Union, N.J.
Sara Mlodik, Wisconsin, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Weston, Wis.
Maggie Munson, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, Plymouth, Wis.

Field Hockey
Javiera Baeza, Indiana, Junior, Marketing, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Morgan Qualls, Indiana, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Randallstown, Md.
Lauren DeRose, Iowa, RS Sophomore, Human Physiology, Collegeville, Penn.
Carmen Maudlin, Michigan State, Sophomore, Kinesiology, Louisville, Ky.
Caro Schafer, Michigan State, Sophomore, Urban & Regional Planning, Hannover, Germany
Alexa Shaffer, Michigan State, RS Junior, Kinesiology, Hummelstown, Pa.
Maddie Zimmer, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Sports Administration, Hershey, Penn.

Football
Joe Taylor, Michigan, Graduate Student, Social Work, Chelsea, Mich.
Samuel Edwards, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Marketing Research & Analytics MS, Williamston, Mich.
Tate Crane, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Iowa City, Iowa
Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Cleveland, Ohio
Yannis Karlaftis, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Athens, Greece
Liam Clifford, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Maineville, Ohio
Dominic DeLuca, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, West Pittston, Penn.
Tyler Holzworth, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Milford, N.J.
Brandon Shepherd, USC, RS Junior, Human Biology, La Cañada, Calif.
Kerry Kodanko, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Sports Leadership, Green Bay, Wis.

Men’s Soccer
Nolan Kinsella, Indiana, Sophomore, Biology, Munster, Ind.
Will Eby, Michigan State, Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Northville, Mich.
Josh Mason, Michigan State, Senior, Kinesiology, South Lyon, Mich.
Graham Kois, Rutgers, Sophomore, Finance, Scotch Plains, N.J.

Women’s Soccer
Charlotte Bien, Iowa, RS Freshman, Psychology, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Berkley Binggeli, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Heber City, Utah
Danielle Gichner, Maryland, Sophomore, Letters and Sciences, Northbrook, Ill.
Beanie Harshe, Michigan, Sophomore, Economics, Dexter, Mich.
Taya Hjorth, Michigan State, Graduate, Kinesiology MS, Commerce Township, Mich.
Bella Najera, Michigan State, Junior, Marketing, St. Charles, Ill.
Kelsey Kwon, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Data Science, Redmond, WA
Ava Bramblett, Ohio State, Junior, Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.
Amanda Poorbaugh, Penn State, Senior, Sociology, Westerville, Ohio
Rachel Quigley, Rutgers, Graduate Student, Public Health, Columbus, N.J.
Eleanor Morrissey, USC, Sophomore, Psychology, Seattle, Wash.
Katie Park, USC, Sophomore, Accounting, Yorba Linda, Calif.
Ashley Martinez, Wisconsin, Special Student, Psychoactive Phmtcl Invstg Capstone, Wentzville, Mo.

Volleyball
Claire Ammeraal, Iowa, Senior, Exercise Science, Madison, Wis.
Gabriella Deery, Iowa, Junior, Marketing, Burlington, Iowa
Jenna Meitzler, Iowa, Sophomore, Journalism & Mass Communication, Barrington, Ill.
Sienna Noordermeer, Northwestern, Senior, Master in Management, Los Angeles, Calif.

Big Ten Recognizes Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees

Unknown — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Full Fall 2025 Academic All-Big Ten List

ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 1,852 students on fall sports rosters who have been named to the All-Big Ten Team Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Among the fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees, 65 had unblemished GPAs:

Four from Big Ten Selected for MLS College Showcase

Unknown — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Four players from Big Ten teams have been selected among the top 45 invitees for the 2025 MLS College Showcase, which will take place from December 10-13 in Mesa, Ariz.

Maryland’s Lasse Kelp, Sadam Masereka, and Stephane Njike will join UCLA’s Tre Wright at the four-day talent evaluation event that gives technical staffs from MLS clubs an opportunity to scout top collegiate prospects in the nation ahead of 2026 MLS SuperDraft, which will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. ET. Please note that the list of attendees is subject to change prior to the event.

“Each year we see young breakout players who previously shined at the MLS College Showcase go on to make a meaningful impact at the first-team level,” said Alecko Eskandarian, Vice President, Player Relations & Player Development. “This event is a crucial opportunity for our clubs to evaluate the nation’s top collegiate talent, and we are thrilled to welcome these 45 standout individuals to a life-changing showcase in Arizona this year.”

Among the notable standouts from last year’s College Showcase who went on to make an impact in the MLS this season is former Indiana standout Jansen Miller (2022-24). Miller was selected with the No. 8 overall selection by Sporting Kansas City in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft. Miller made 29 appearances, starting 25, and logging 2,305 minutes throughout the regular season - the most minutes played by any 2025 SuperDraft pick.

The 2025 MLS College Showcase is a closed-door scouting event officially sanctioned by the NCAA. The eligible player list for 2026 MLS SuperDraft will be announced at a later date following the 2025 MLS College Showcase.

Big Ten Conference Statement on Anticipated SCORE Act Vote

Unknown — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Big Ten Conference Statement on Anticipated SCORE Act Vote:

As the House prepares to vote on the SCORE Act, the Big Ten remains steadfast in its support of this landmark legislation. The SCORE Act enshrines important student-athlete protections into federal law, fortifies the educational mission of college sports, makes it possible for everyone to play by the same rules, and protects the ongoing funding structure for women's and Olympic sports, a Big Ten priority. Countless stakeholders have come together from a wide range of perspectives, sports, conferences, and institutions to make the SCORE Act a reality and we look forward to its passage in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Big Ten Announces Institution Winners for the 2025-26 Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award presented by Discover

Unknown — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday announced the 36 student-athletes selected as campus winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award presented by Discover. Now in its second year, the honor was created to recognize Big Ten student-athletes who strive to have a positive impact within their community in addition to excellence in competition.

From the collection of 36 local winners, two overall conference honorees will be selected and announced in the spring of 2026.

Institution	Name	Sport
Illinois	TJ Griffin	Football
Illinois	Tali Joelson	Gymnastics
Indiana	Tyler Lillard	Wrestling
Indiana	Kristina Vincic	Track & Field
Iowa	Ava Bayless	Wrestling
Iowa	Will Ryan	Cross Country \| Track & Field
Maryland	Joey Schneck	Wrestling
Maryland	Madeline Komoroski	Gymnastics
Michigan	Kevin Kearns	Lacrosse
Michigan	Zoë Bormet	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Maddie Lawlor	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Jalen Thompson	Football
Minnesota	Charlie Sutherland	Baseball
Minnesota	Niamya (Nia) Holloway	Basketball
Nebraska	Katelyn Caneda	Softball
Nebraska	Michael Booker III	Football
Northwestern	Kansas Robinson	Softball
Northwestern	Najee Story	Football
Ohio State	Caleb Downs	Football
Ohio State	Makenna Webster	Ice Hockey \| Field Hockey
Oregon	Matt Bedford	Football
Oregon	Blessyn McMorris	Acrobatics & Tumbling
Penn State	Nick Dawkins	Football
Penn State	Elise DeWan	Field Hockey
Purdue	Devin Mockobee	Football
Purdue	Emma Bailey	Softball
Rutgers	Jude Essuman	Soccer
Rutgers	Caitlin Collins	Lacrosse
UCLA	Jordan Robinson	Track & Field
UCLA	Karson Gordon	Football \| Track & Field
USC	Maribel Flores	Soccer
USC	Robert Gref	Diving
Washington	Franck Kepnang	Basketball
Washington	Rhonda Newton	Track & Field
Wisconsin	Rico Hallman	Football
Wisconsin	Erin Connolly	Soccer

Dillan Fontus of Maryland Football and Nanea Estrella, a member of the Iowa Women's Wrestling team, were named the inaugural national winners last spring. Both will be hosted in Indianapolis next month and recognized on the field during the 2025 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, December 6 (8pm ET; FOX).

Jackie Robinson was a standout student-athlete at UCLA, where he was the school’s first four-sport letter winner, excelling in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Beyond his athletic prowess, he continues to be recognized and honored for his contributions off the field: integrating Major League Baseball and his lifelong commitment to social justice. He is the embodiment of the Big Ten's mission to develop strong student leaders, and we honor his legacy and core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. As Jackie famously said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

Honorees were selected based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated Impact: Significant and tangible contributions to community projects or causes, including measurable outcomes or positive changes resulting from their involvement.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, including peers, organizations, and community members, to achieve common goals and enhance community impact.
Consistency and Commitment: Ongoing and consistent participation in community service activities over an extended period of time.
Visibility and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness and advocate for important groups or causes, leveraging their platform to promote positive change and engage others.

Five Teams Selected to Compete in NCAA Tournament

Unknown — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. - Five teams will represent the Big Ten in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament, the NCAA announced during Monday’s tournament selection show. Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, UCLA, and Washington will compete in the event, which is set to begin on Thursday, November 20.

Indiana and Michigan were listed among the 16 nationally seeded teams who earned a first-round bye and will host second round matches on Sunday.

Indiana will make its NCAA-record 39th consecutive tournament appearance and 50th overall, tied for second most in NCAA history. The Hoosiers will open play on Sunday at Noon ET, as they welcome the winner of Saint Louis and Kentucky to Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Maryland will make its 42nd NCAA Tournament appearance on Sunday, when it plays host to the winner of North Carolina and North Florida. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. ET at Maryland’s Ludwig Field.

Michigan earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season and 10th time in program history. The Wolverines will face Notre Dame in Thursday’s opening round. Game time is slated for 6 p.m. ET at U-M Soccer Stadium in Ann Arbor.

Fresh off its first Big Ten Tournament title on Sunday, UCLA will look to extend its current five-match win streak on Thursday when it hosts WAC Tournament champion Grand Canyon. The Bruins will kickoff their 50th tournament appearance and fifth in a row under head coach Ryan Jorden at 10 p.m. ET at Wallis Annenberg Stadium in Los Angeles.

Washington will make its 30th all-time tournament appearance and 12th in the last 14 years on Thursday. The Huskies will travel to Corvallis, Ore. to face WCC runner-up Oregon State. The former Pac-12 rivals will meet at 9 p.m. ET.

The 2025 NCAA College Cup will include semifinal and championship matches are scheduled for Dec. 12 and 15, respectively, at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.

UCLA Claims 2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Title

Unknown — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Big Ten Men's Soccer Tournament Central

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The fourth seeded UCLA Bruins earned their first Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament title today, with a 5-0 win over No. 3 seed Michigan in the championship match at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. With the win, the Bruins earn the Big Ten’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Redshirt sophomore Sergi Solans Ormo was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after finishing the week with 10 points on four goals and two assists. With three goals in today’s win, Solans Ormo set a program record with three hat tricks on the season and became the first player with a hat trick in the Big Ten Tournament championship game.

UCLA opened the scoring in the 13th minute, when Konstantinos Georgallides converted a rebound from a Solans Ormo shot attempt. Solans Ormo then took over the game, notching a natural hat trick with markers in the 38th, 52nd, and 60th minutes. Less than a 90 seconds later, Georgallides completed his brace with an unassisted tally.

Bruins’ goaltender Kevin Box posted one save to score his fifth clean sheet of the season.

The announcement of the 48-team field for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship will be made at 1 p.m. ET Monday on NCAA.com .

2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer All-Tournament Team
Tristen Rose, Maryland
Chris Steinleitner, Maryland
Nicholas Cassiday, Michigan
Matthew Fisher, Michigan
Mitar Mitrovic, Michigan
Konstantinos Georgallides, UCLA
Ander Marticorena, UCLA
Shakir Nixon, UCLA
Sergi Solans Ormo, UCLA
Joe Dale, Washington
Connor Lofy, Washington

2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Most Outstanding Player
Sergi Solans Ormo, UCLA

Big Ten Announces 2025 Men’s Soccer Postseason Awards

Unknown — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced the 2025 Men’s Soccer All-Big Ten teams and individual honors on Thursday, following a vote of the league’s 11 head coaches.

Four schools were represented among the individual six awards. Maryland claimed a trio of awards, as senior Lasse Kelp, sophomore Laurin Mack, and head coach Sasho Cirovski were named Defensive Player, Goalkeeper, and Coach of the Year, respectively.

Indiana senior Palmer Ault was named Offensive Player of the Year, while Washington senior Richie Aman claimed Midfielder of the Year honors. Michigan State’s Peter Soudan was tabbed as Freshman of the Year.

Ault was named the league’s top offensive player after leading the country with 42 points and 16 goals, while his 10 assists are good for fourth. Ault‘s 42 points are the most in the conference since Penn State’s Corey Hertzog posted 46 in 2010. The Noblesville, Ind. native becomes the second consecutive Hoosier named Offensive Player of the Year and fourth since 2009.

Aman becomes the first Husky to win a Big Ten award. The midfielder from Hanover, N.H. leads the Big Ten and ranks third in Division I with 11 assists and 0.65 helpers per game. Aman has recorded five multi-assists games, including against both Rutgers and Indiana, and moves into a tie for fourth in the Washington record book for assists in a single campaign.

Kelp becomes he second consecutive Terrapin named Defensive Player of the Year and the third all-time. The Bonn, Germany native anchored a defense that surrendered just 12 goals on the season, a feat accomplished by just 18 teams. Kelp has remained on the pitch for every one of Maryland’s 1,350 minutes this season and added a goal and two assists to the offensive attack.

Similarly, Mack, a fellow German from Emmendingen, has also played every minute of the season between the Terrapins’ pipes. Mack posted eight shutouts on the season, tied for the Big Ten lead, including five in conference play. The sophomore posted a .793 save percentage, best in the Big Ten, to become Maryland’s first Goalkeeper of the Year since Cody Niedemeier in 2016.

Soudan becomes the fifth Spartan named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and first since Jonathan Stout in 2022. The midfielder from Western Springs, Ill., appeared in all 16 matches, recording 15 starts, for Michigan State and tied for the team’s lead with 10 points. Soudan also led the team with four assists, while his three goals ranked second.

Cirovski earns his third Big Ten Coach of the Year accolade after leading the Terrapins to a 12-0-3 record and the program’s fourth Big Ten championship. After being unranked on Sept. 16, the Terrapins have risen to the top of the latest United Soccer Coaches poll on the strength of an offensive attack that posts a nation’s best 8.87 points per contest.

The Big Ten also recognized 11 Sportsmanship Award honorees. The student-athletes chosen are individuals who have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. These student-athletes must also be in good academic standing and have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.

The 2025 Big Ten Tournament will return to action on Sunday, as Michigan and UCLA meet in the Big Ten Tournament championship match, with the winner earning the Big Ten’s automatic berth into the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. at Maryland’s Ludwig Field in College Park, Md. The match will air live on Big Ten Network and the Fox Sports App.

2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Postseason Honors
Offensive Player of the Year: Palmer Ault, Indiana
Midfielder of the Year: Richie Aman, Washington
Defensive Player of the Year: Lasse Kelp, Maryland
Goalkeeper of the Year: Laurin Mack, Maryland
Freshman of the Year: Peter Soudan, Michigan State
Coach of the Year: Sasho Cirovski, Maryland

All-Big Ten First Team*
PALMER AULT, F, Indiana
Luca Costabile, D, Maryland
Lasse Kelp, D, Maryland
Leon Koehl, M, Maryland
Laurin Mack, GK, Maryland
Sadam Masereka, F, Maryland
Stephane Njike, F, Maryland
SERGI SOLANS ORMO, F, UCLA
Richie Aman, M, Washington
Harrison Bertos, D, Washington
Alex Hall, M, Washington
Zach Ramsey, M, Washington

All-Big Ten Second Team
Collins Oduro, M, Indiana
Albi Ndrenika, F, Maryland
William Baker, D, Michigan
Matthew Fisher, D, Michigan
Nolan Miller, D, Michigan
Shuma Sasaki, F, Michigan
Zac Kelly, GK, Michigan State
Joe Suchecki, M, Northwestern
Joschi Schelb, M, Rutgers
Jadon Bowton, GK, Washington
Charlie Kosakoff, F, Washington

All-Freshman Team
Colton Swan, F, Indiana
Rocket Ritarita, F, Maryland
Farouk Cisse, D, Maryland
Peter Soudan, M, Michigan State
Luke Spadafora, M, Michigan State
Aaron O'Reilly, F, Northwestern
Aaron Hurge, M, Ohio State
Jonathan Evans, GK, Penn State
Braxton Montgomery, D, Rutgers
Ander Marticorena, M, UCLA
Asher Hestad, D, Washington
Isaac Brown-Samper, D, Wisconsin

Sportsmanship Honorees
Alex Barger, Jr., Indiana
Luca Costabile, Sr., Maryland
Nicholas Cassiday, Sr., Michigan
Zac Kelly, Sr., Michigan State
Jayvin Van Deventer, Sr., Northwestern
Luciano Pechota, Sr., Ohio State
Van Danielson, Sr., Penn State
Nestor Cabrera, Sr., Rutgers
Tre Wright, Jr., UCLA
Conner Leber, Sr., Washington
Thomas Raimbault, Sr., Wisconsin

Unanimous selections in ALL CAPS
* - additional players added due to ties in voting

Indiana, Maryland, Northwestern, Penn State, and UCLA Claim Weekly Men’s Soccer Honors

Unknown — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Sadam Masereka, Maryland
Sr. – F – Kamala, Uganda – Buddo Secondary School

Scored a hat trick in the first half of a 4-3 win over Michigan State to help the Terrapins win the 2025 Big Ten championship
It was the first hat trick scored by a Maryland player since 2017 and the first scored in one half since 2005
Collects his first Offensive Player of the Week award
Last Maryland Offensive Player of the Week: Albi Ndrenika (Nov. 4, 2025)

Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Sergi Solans Ormo, UCLA
R-So. – F – Lleida, Spain

Recorded his second hat trick of the season in UCLA’s 4-2 upset win at No. 15 Washington
Became the first Bruin since Milan Iloski in 2019 to have multiple hat tricks in the same season
Collects his second Offensive Player of the Week award of the season
Last UCLA Offensive Player of the Week: Sergi Solans Ormo (Oct. 28, 2025)

Defensive Player of the Week 
Andrew Joshnson, Northwestern
Fr. – D – Lee’s Summit, Mo. – Pembroke Hill School

Netted his first collegiate goal in a 2-1 win over Ohio State
Anchored a defensive effort that held the Buckeyes to just two shots on target
Earns his first Defensive Player of the Week award
Last Northwestern Defensive Player of the Week: Fritz Volmar (Aug. 26, 2025)

Goalkeeper of the Week 
Jonathan Evans, Penn State
R-Fr. – Spokane, Wash. – Ferris

Posted three saves in a 0-0 draw against No. 10 Michigan
Notched his fourth shutout of the season
Garners his first Goalkeeper of the Week award

Freshman of the Week 
Colton Swan, Indiana
F – Detroit, Mich. – Colorado Connections Academy

Scored a pair of goals in the opening 17 minutes of Indiana’s 5-0 win over Rutgers
Earns his first Freshman of the Week award
Last Indiana Freshman of the Week: Judewellin Michel (Oct. 21, 2025)

2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Players of the Week
Nov. 11
O: Sadam Masereka, Maryland & Sergi Solans Ormo, UCLA
D: Andrew Johnson, Northwestern
GK: Jonathan Evans, Penn State
F: Colton Swan, Indiana

Nov. 4
O: Albi Ndrenika, Maryland
D: Lasse Kelp, Maryland
GK: Rafael Ponce de Leon, Northwestern
F: Aaron O’Reilly, Northwestern

Oct. 28
P: Sergi Solans Ormo, UCLA
D: Egor Akulov, Washington
GK: Jadon Bowton, Washington
F: Ander Marticorena Saez, UCLA

Oct. 21
P: Palmer Ault, Indiana
D: Tristen Rose, Maryland
GK: Laurin Mack, Maryland
F: Judewellin Michel, Indiana

Oct. 14
O: Leon Koehl, Maryland
D: Nick Collins, Rutgers
GK: Laurin Mack, Maryland
F: Andew Johnson, Northwestern

Oct. 7
O: Alex Hall, Washington
D: Asher Hestad, Washington
GK: Matisse Hebert, Wisconsin
F: Jonathan Evans, Penn State

Sept. 30
O: Richie Aman, Washington
D: Harrison Bertos, Washington
GK: Zac Kelly, Michigan State
F: Peter Soudan, Michigan State

Sept. 23
O: Palmer Ault, Indiana
D: Josh Maher, Indiana
GK: Isaiah Goldson, Michigan
F: Aaron Hurge, Ohio State

Sept. 16
O: Charlie Kosakoff, Washington
D: Nick McHenry, Ohio State
GK: Ciaran Dalton, Rutgers
F: Kyle Pierson, Michigan

Sept. 9
O: Collins Oduro, Indiana
D: Breckin Minzey, Indiana
GK: Holden Brown, Indiana
F: Rocket Ritarita, Maryland

Sept. 2
O: Palmer Ault, Indiana & Joschi Schelb, Rutgers
D: Nick McHenry, Ohio State
GK: Holden Brown, Indiana
F: Luke Spadafora, Michigan State

Aug. 26
O: Jacopo Fedrizzi, Indiana
D: Fritz Volmar, Northwestern
GK: Laurin Mack, Maryland
F: Aaron O’Reilly, Northwestern

Maryland Claims Big Ten Men’s Soccer Title

Unknown — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The University of Maryland clinched the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer championship with a 4-3 win at Michigan State in Friday’s regular season finale. With the victory, the Terrapins will claim the top seed in this week’s Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament. Maryland will also host the four-team tournament at Ludwig Field beginning on Wednesday.

The No. 1-ranked Terrapins improved to 12-0-3 on the season and 8-0-2 in Big Ten play to secure their fourth Big Ten title and first since 2022. Sadam Masereka powered the Maryland attack netting three goals in a span of 11:17 midway through the first half. Back-to-back Michigan State goals pulled the Spartans to within 3-2 but Masereka found Stephane Njike for an insurance goal in the 83rd minute.

With the conclusions of all regular season matches, the field for the 2025 Big Ten Men’s soccer Tournament is now set. The four-team tournament is set to begin with a pair of semifinal matches on Wednesday, with the championship tilt set for Sunday afternoon.

No. 2 seed Washington (7-3) will face No. 3 seed Michigan (6-2-2) in the first semifinal match at 4 p.m. Wednesday’s semifinal nightcap will feature top seed Maryland facing No. 4 seed UCLA (5-3-2) at 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s winners will meet in Sunday’s championship match, scheduled for 3 p.m., with the champion earning the Big Ten’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Both semifinals and the championship match will be televised live on the Big Ten Network and can be streamed via the web, smartphones, tablets and connected devices through the FOX Sports App.

Tickets for the tournament are now available at the Terrapin Ticket Office . Tickets for Wednesday’s semifinal doubleheader and Sunday’s championship match are $25 for adults, $10 for youth and seniors and $1 For college students.

For more information on the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament, please visit bigten.org/msoc/tournament .

Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Bracket

Semifinals – Wednesday, Nov. 12
Match #1: No. 2 seed Washington vs. No. 3 seed Michigan, 4 p.m.
Match #2: No. 1 seed Maryland vs. No. 4 seed UCLA, 7 p.m.

Championship – Sunday, Nov. 16
Match #3: Match #1 Winner vs. Match #2 Winner, 3 p.m.

Maryland, Northwestern Collect Weekly Men’s Soccer Honors

Unknown — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Offensive Player of the Week
Albi Ndrenika, Maryland
Sr. – M – Olney, Md. – Baltimore Armour

Scored the lone goal in Maryland’s 1-0 win over Washington
Ndrenika’s 83rd minute marker kept the Terps undefeated and moved them into first place in the Big Ten standings
Collects his first Offensive Player of the Week award
Last Maryland Offensive Player of the Week: Leon Koehl (Oct. 14, 2025)

Defensive Player of the Week 
Lasse Kelp, Maryland
Sr. – D – Bonn, Germany – SC Fortuna Koln

Anchored Maryland’s defensive effort in its 1-0 win over Washington
The Terps’ defense held the Huskies to just two shots on target
Earns his first Defensive Player of the Week award
Last Maryland Defensive Player of the Week: Tristen Rose (Oct. 21, 2025)

Goalkeeper of the Week 
Rafael Ponce de Leon, Northwestern
Sr. – Pennington, N.J. – Pennington School

Notched six saves in Northwestern’s 2-0 victory over Indiana
Assisted Aaron O‘Reilly’s goal, becoming the first Wildcat netminder to be credited with an assist since Miha Miskovic in 2019
Garners first Goalkeeper of the Week award

Freshman of the Week 
Aaron O’Reilly, Northwestern
F – Naperville, Ill. – Naperville Central

Scored an insurance goal, as the Wildcats topped Indiana
65th minute goal gave O’Reilly a tie for the team lead with four
Earns his second Freshman of the Week award
Last Northwestern Freshman of the Week: Andrew Johnson (Oct. 14, 2025)

2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Players of the Week
Nov. 4
O: Albi Ndrenika, Maryland
D: Lasse Kelp, Maryland
GK: Rafael Ponce de Leon, Northwestern
F: Aaron O’Reilly, Northwestern

Oct. 28
P: Sergi Solans, UCLA
D: Egor Akulov, Washington
GK: Jadon Bowton, Washington
F: Ander Marticorena Saez, UCLA