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On Friday, Jan. 3, at 6:30 pm (CST) tune in for the announcement of this year’s Hermann Trophy winners!
About the MAC Hermann Trophy
The Hermann Trophy is college soccer’s oldest and most prestigious award – soccer’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.
It is named for Robert R. Hermann, former Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) and one of its founders. The Hermann Trophy has been awarded every year since 1967, with some of the most prestigious names in soccer receiving the award.
Decided by Division I college coaches and passionate fans, the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy is the most definitive and prestigious annual award in collegiate soccer. It etches its legendary recipients into history as the apex of our sport and inspires generations to come.
MAC Hermann Trophy:
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THE HERMANN TROPHY HAS SEEN ATHLETES GO ON TO PLAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND THE GLOBE.
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The process
Watch List
Roughly 500 United Soccer Coaches D1 Coaches cast their votes for the Hermann Trophy Watchlist (link to watch list). This list has approximately 40 male and 40 female players from across the country.
Semi-Finalist
The watch list is narrowed down to 15 male and 15 female semi-finalists
Finalists
Fan Votes help decide the 3 male and 3 female finalists. These players are then flown to St. Louis for the annual Hermann Trophy Banquet.
Winners
1 male and 1 female winner crowned, and their names are etched into the Hermann Trophy forever.
2025 season Winners
donovan phillip and jasmine aikey
NC State junior forward Donavan Phillip and Stanford senior forward Jasmine Aikey were named the winners of the 2025 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
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News & Updates
2026 Men’s MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List Announced
2026 Men’s MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List Announced
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August 19, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (August 19, 2026) – United Soccer Coaches announced on Wednesday the 27 …
Donavan Phillip and Jasmine Aikey Awarded College Soccer’s Top Honor
Donavan Phillip and Jasmine Aikey Awarded College Soccer’s Top Honor
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January 9, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Jan. 9, 2026) – NC State junior forward Donavan Phillip and Stanford …
MAC/Herman Golden Whistle Award Press Release
MAC/Herman Golden Whistle Award Press Release
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December 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 l Complete Release ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) and …
MAC/Hermann Golden Whistle Award Established
MAC/Hermann Golden Whistle Award Established
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December 17, 2025
November 19, 2025 l Complete Release ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) and …
2025 Winners
NC State junior forward Donavan Phillip and Stanford senior forward Jasmine Aikey were named the winners of the 2025 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2024 Winners
Ohio State senior midfielder Michael Adedokun and North Carolina junior forward Kate Faasse were named the winners of the 2024 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2023 Winners
Clemson senior forward Ousmane Sylla and Florida State graduate student midfielder Onyi Echegini were named the winners of the 2023 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2022 Winners
Creighton junior forward Duncan McGuire and Duke sophomore forward Michelle Cooper were named the winners of the 2022 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2021 Winners
Florida State senior midfielder Jaelin Howell and Georgetown junior midfielder Dante Polvara were named the winners of the 2021 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy, presented by World Wide Technology, on Friday at the MAC’s annual banquet.
2020 Winners
Oregon State junior forward Gloire Amanda and Florida State junior midfielder Jaelin Howell were named the winners of the 2020-21 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy, presented by World Wide Technology, on Thursday, May 27th at the MAC’s annual banquet.
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2019 Winners
The Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy presented by Worldwide Technology will be awarded to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the nation on Friday, Jan. 3. The crystal soccer ball trophy represents the highest individual achievement in the sport. Many of the biggest names in American soccer, including Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Claudio Reyna and Alexi Lalas, have won the award.
2025 Winners
NC State junior forward Donavan Phillip and Stanford senior forward Jasmine Aikey were named the winners of the 2025 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2024 Winners
Ohio State senior midfielder Michael Adedokun and North Carolina junior forward Kate Faasse were named the winners of the 2024 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2023 Winners
Clemson senior forward Ousmane Sylla and Florida State graduate student midfielder Onyi Echegini were named the winners of the 2023 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2022 Winners
Creighton junior forward Duncan McGuire and Duke sophomore forward Michelle Cooper were named the winners of the 2022 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy.
2021 Winners
Florida State senior midfielder Jaelin Howell and Georgetown junior midfielder Dante Polvara were named the winners of the 2021 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy, presented by World Wide Technology, on Friday at the MAC’s annual banquet.
2020 Winners
Oregon State junior forward Gloire Amanda and Florida State junior midfielder Jaelin Howell were named the winners of the 2020-21 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy, presented by World Wide Technology, on Thursday, May 27th at the MAC’s annual banquet.
Learn More
2019 Winners
The Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy presented by Worldwide Technology will be awarded to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the nation on Friday, Jan. 3. The crystal soccer ball trophy represents the highest individual achievement in the sport. Many of the biggest names in American soccer, including Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Claudio Reyna and Alexi Lalas, have won the award.