Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List announced for 2026

Hermann Trophy college soccer midseason watch list NCAA Division I United Soccer Coaches

United Soccer Coaches has announced the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List, featuring 30 NCAA Division I men’s soccer players. The Hermann Trophy is considered the highest individual honor in college soccer, equivalent to the Heisman Trophy in football.

Among the honorees is High Point University forward Daniel Lugo, who has recorded eight goals and 16 points through 10 games this season. The list includes various student-athletes from programs such as Southern Methodist University, Princeton, UCLA, Clemson, and Duke.

The selection process will continue with 15 semifinalists being named on December 4, followed by three finalists. The winner of the 2026 Hermann Trophy will be announced on January 8, 2027, at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.

Entities

Amanda Schlueter · Ava Bramblett · Azul Álvarez · Charlotte Kohler · Daniel Lugo · Hermann Trophy · Missouri Athletic Club · NCAA · United Soccer Coaches

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Amanda Schlueter is the first player in Ohio State history to reach 100 career points. ohiostatebuckeyes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ava Bramblett is one of six athletes added to the midseason list who were not on the preseason list. ohiostatebuckeyes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List has been announced. baylorbears.com · gostanford.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Azul Alvarez has played every minute of Baylor's 11 matches this season. baylorbears.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The midseason watch list was narrowed from 62 preseason players to 30 total players. baylorbears.com · gostanford.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Stanford's Charlotte Kohler leads her team with 18 points. gostanford.com