Munjoma Named MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist
Dec 3 | Men's Soccer
DALLAS (SMU) – Eddie Munjoma was named one of 15 semifinalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy, given annually to the nation's top collegiate soccer player, it was announced on Tuesday.
Munjoma has had a career year for the Mustangs during his senior season, tallying 12 goals and anchoring a defense that has allowed just 14 goals this season, the 10th fewest in the country.
It's Munjoma's first appearance on a MAC Hermann list in his SMU career, but Munjoma is no stranger to accolades. The McKinney, Texas, native was honored as the 2019 AAC defensive player of the year and then the Most Outstanding Offensive Player at this year's AAC postseason tournament, in addition to being named First Team All-Conference and to the All-Tournament team.
The Mustangs have had two previous national player of the year winners, as Daniel Hernandez won NSCAAÂ player of the year in 1997 and Luchi Gonzalez swept the Hermann Trophy and MAC player of the year awards in 2001.Â
The three 2019 finalists will be announced on December 13 in conjunction with the College Cup and a winner will be announced on Friday. Jan. 3, 2020 at the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Banquet in St. Louis, Mo.
For more than two decades, the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) has been able to establish college soccer's version of the Heisman Trophy. The winners have led their teams to NCAA Division I titles and starred in international competition. The MAC has honored some of the biggest names in American soccer history. Tony Meola, Cladio Reyna and Alexi Lalas are a few of the past winners to visit the MAC to claim the prestigious crystal soccer ball trophy.
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Munjoma has had a career year for the Mustangs during his senior season, tallying 12 goals and anchoring a defense that has allowed just 14 goals this season, the 10th fewest in the country.
It's Munjoma's first appearance on a MAC Hermann list in his SMU career, but Munjoma is no stranger to accolades. The McKinney, Texas, native was honored as the 2019 AAC defensive player of the year and then the Most Outstanding Offensive Player at this year's AAC postseason tournament, in addition to being named First Team All-Conference and to the All-Tournament team.
The Mustangs have had two previous national player of the year winners, as Daniel Hernandez won NSCAAÂ player of the year in 1997 and Luchi Gonzalez swept the Hermann Trophy and MAC player of the year awards in 2001.Â
The three 2019 finalists will be announced on December 13 in conjunction with the College Cup and a winner will be announced on Friday. Jan. 3, 2020 at the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Banquet in St. Louis, Mo.
For more than two decades, the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) has been able to establish college soccer's version of the Heisman Trophy. The winners have led their teams to NCAA Division I titles and starred in international competition. The MAC has honored some of the biggest names in American soccer history. Tony Meola, Cladio Reyna and Alexi Lalas are a few of the past winners to visit the MAC to claim the prestigious crystal soccer ball trophy.
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