David Loera Named to 2019 Hermann Trophy Watch List
8/1/2019 2:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Wolfpack midfielder one of just 36 nationwide considered for prestigious award
August 1, 2019
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rising junior David Loera of the NC State men's soccer team has been named to the Watch List of the prestigious MAC Hermann Trophy in advance of the 2019 season, the Missouri Athletic Club and the United Soccer Coaches announced Thursday afternoon.
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The MAC Hermann Trophy is college soccer's top individual honor presented annually to the top male and female players in the country. Some of the biggest names in American soccer history have won the award prior to going on to international stardom, including Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Claudio Reyna, Alexis Lalas, and Tony Meola.
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MAC Hermann Trophy Notable Dates
Dec. 3 – Semifinalists announced (15 men, 15 women)
Dec. 13 – Finalists announced (three men, three women)
Jan. 10, 2020 – Hermann Trophy winners (one man, one woman) announced in St. Louis.
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One of just 36 nominees from around the country, Loera earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2018 and All-ACC Freshman Team recognition in 2017. During the 2018 season, he scored three goals (all match-winners) and led the Wolfpack with seven assists. The Orlando, Fla., native was named TopDrawerSoccer's National Player of the Week on Oct. 16 after scoring match-winning goals at Longwood and against then-No. 1 UNC. He also earned United Soccer Coaches All-South Region First Team recognition at the conclusion of his sophomore season.
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Through two seasons, Loera has started all 38 matches of his Wolfpack career, scoring four goals and distributing 12 assists. In his midfield role, he has recorded a total of 52 shots, 28 of which have been on target (53.8%).
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Loera and the Wolfpack have qualified for two straight NCAA Championships. The team opens the 2019 season with a road exhibition at Atlantic Coast Conference foe UNC on Aug. 18. The Wolfpack begins play in Raleigh with a free exhibition against VCU on Aug. 24 and officially opens the regular season at Dail Soccer Stadium on Aug. 30 against Loyola.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rising junior David Loera of the NC State men's soccer team has been named to the Watch List of the prestigious MAC Hermann Trophy in advance of the 2019 season, the Missouri Athletic Club and the United Soccer Coaches announced Thursday afternoon.
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The MAC Hermann Trophy is college soccer's top individual honor presented annually to the top male and female players in the country. Some of the biggest names in American soccer history have won the award prior to going on to international stardom, including Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Claudio Reyna, Alexis Lalas, and Tony Meola.
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MAC Hermann Trophy Notable Dates
Dec. 3 – Semifinalists announced (15 men, 15 women)
Dec. 13 – Finalists announced (three men, three women)
Jan. 10, 2020 – Hermann Trophy winners (one man, one woman) announced in St. Louis.
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One of just 36 nominees from around the country, Loera earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2018 and All-ACC Freshman Team recognition in 2017. During the 2018 season, he scored three goals (all match-winners) and led the Wolfpack with seven assists. The Orlando, Fla., native was named TopDrawerSoccer's National Player of the Week on Oct. 16 after scoring match-winning goals at Longwood and against then-No. 1 UNC. He also earned United Soccer Coaches All-South Region First Team recognition at the conclusion of his sophomore season.
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Through two seasons, Loera has started all 38 matches of his Wolfpack career, scoring four goals and distributing 12 assists. In his midfield role, he has recorded a total of 52 shots, 28 of which have been on target (53.8%).
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Loera and the Wolfpack have qualified for two straight NCAA Championships. The team opens the 2019 season with a road exhibition at Atlantic Coast Conference foe UNC on Aug. 18. The Wolfpack begins play in Raleigh with a free exhibition against VCU on Aug. 24 and officially opens the regular season at Dail Soccer Stadium on Aug. 30 against Loyola.
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