The UNC men’s soccer team was represented Thursday on the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List by senior defender Alex Comsia, who was one of 32 players selected.

Each year, the MAC Hermann Trophy is awarded to the top player in both men’s and women’s college soccer–earning a reputation as the most prestigious individual honor in the sport.

Comsia, an All-ACC performer last season, has started at center back in each of the last three seasons for head coach Carlos Somoano. UNC has also made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA College Cup over the last two years with Comsia holding things down in the back.

The watch list is compiled by members of the United Soccer Coaches Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division I All-America Committees. 

This year’s winner will be announced on Jan. 4, 2019 after the field is first whittled down to 15 semifinalists and then later cut to three finalists.

For the full list of watch list candidates for the MAC Hermann Trophy, click here.

 

 

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