In 1967, Robert Hermann, the president of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the NPSL's successor, the
, established a trophy to annually recognize the top men's collegiate soccer player. The trophy, named the Hermann Trophy, has been awarded each year since 1967. In 1988, a second Hermann Trophy was inaugurated to recognize the top women's collegiate player of the year.
In 1986, the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) began naming an annual player of the year as a rival to the Hermann Trophy. Then in 1996, the
(NSCAA) initiated its own annual player of the year award. These three competing awards began merging three years later when the NSCAA and MAC agreed to cooperate on naming a combined collegiate player of the year. Finally, beginning in 2002, the MAC/NSCAA and Hermann Trophy organization merged to create a unified trophy for the top college soccer player of the year.
Today, the process of selecting a winner begins at the start of the college soccer season when a list of potential nominees is compiled by a nominating committee. Near the end of the collegiate regular season, 15 players whom the committee considers the best in Division I soccer are announced as semifinalists for the award. That list is then voted on through an online voting process by men's and women's Division I soccer coaches who are current NSCAA members. In early December the top three vote-getters for both the men's and women's trophy are announced as finalists for the award. These six individuals are invited to an annual banquet held at the Missouri Athletic Club of
. That evening, the winners of the two awards are announced and receive a 10 pound crystal replica soccer ball made by
The original Hermann Award Trophy is on display in the Hermann Atrium located in the McDonnell Athletic Center at MICDS in Ladue, Missouri. The original trophy was donated to the school by Mr. Hermann in 2003.
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Marcus TracyMarcus Tracy is an American soccer player who currently plays for AaB in the Danish Superliga. Marcus Tracy is a product of Beachside Soccer Club where his team was four-time state champions and ranked among the best in the country. His brother, Ryan Tracy, played at UPenn.He won the 2008 M.A.C...
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| 2007 |
O'Brian WhiteO'Brian White is a Jamaican soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and high school:...
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| 2006 |
Joseph Lapira Joseph Lapira is an Irish-American soccer player currently playing for Nybergsund I.L. in the Norwegian Adeccoligaen.- Family :...
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| 2005 |
Jason Garey Jason Garey is an American soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
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| 2004 |
Danny O'RourkeDanny O'Rourke is an American soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-High School and College:...
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| 2003 |
Chris WingertChris Wingert is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-College:Wingert attended St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School and played college soccer for St...
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| 2002 |
Alecko Eskandarian Alecko Eskandarian is an American soccer player of Armenian descent who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-High School:...
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Alecko Eskandarian Alecko Eskandarian is an American soccer player of Armenian descent who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-High School:...
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| 2001 |
Luchi Gonzalez Luchi Gonzalez is a former American soccer forward.-Playing Career:Gonzalez played four years of college soccer at Southern Methodist University, emerging in 2001, his senior season, to win the Hermann Trophy as college soccer's best player.Upon graduating, Gonzalez was drafted 6th overall in the...
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Luchi Gonzalez Luchi Gonzalez is a former American soccer forward.-Playing Career:Gonzalez played four years of college soccer at Southern Methodist University, emerging in 2001, his senior season, to win the Hermann Trophy as college soccer's best player.Upon graduating, Gonzalez was drafted 6th overall in the...
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| 2000 |
Chris GbandiChris Gbandi is a Liberian-American professional soccer player, who currently plays left back for FK Haugesund.-Club career:...
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Ali Curtis Ali Curtis is a former American soccer forward. He was the 1999 Hermann Trophy and 2000 MAC Award winner before spending four seasons in Major League Soccer.-College:...
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| 1999 |
Ali Curtis Ali Curtis is a former American soccer forward. He was the 1999 Hermann Trophy and 2000 MAC Award winner before spending four seasons in Major League Soccer.-College:...
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Sasha VictorineSasha Victorine is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
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| 1998 |
Wojtek Krakowiak Wojtek Krakowiak is an American soccer player, who most recently played for the Tampa Bay Mutiny of Major League Soccer....
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Jay HeapsJay Heaps is an American soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.-College:...
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Dema KovalenkoDmytro "Dema" Kovalenko is a Ukrainian soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-Early life and amateur:Kovalenko emigrated to the United States in 1992...
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| 1997 |
Johnny Torres Johnny Torres is a Colombian-American soccer midfielder. Torres has played in Major League Soccer, Major Indoor Soccer League and the USL-1. He has also earned caps with the U.S. Futsal team.-Youth:...
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Johnny Torres Johnny Torres is a Colombian-American soccer midfielder. Torres has played in Major League Soccer, Major Indoor Soccer League and the USL-1. He has also earned caps with the U.S. Futsal team.-Youth:...
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Daniel HernandezDaniel Demetrio Hernandez is an Mexican-American soccer defender, currently playing for FC Dallas.-High school and college:...
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| 1996 |
Mike Fisher Mike Fisher is a former U.S. collegiate soccer midfielder. After graduating from the University of Virginia, Fisher chose to pursue a medical rather than soccer career....
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Mike Fisher Mike Fisher is a former U.S. collegiate soccer midfielder. After graduating from the University of Virginia, Fisher chose to pursue a medical rather than soccer career....
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Mike Fisher Mike Fisher is a former U.S. collegiate soccer midfielder. After graduating from the University of Virginia, Fisher chose to pursue a medical rather than soccer career....
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| 1995 |
Mike Fisher Mike Fisher is a former U.S. collegiate soccer midfielder. After graduating from the University of Virginia, Fisher chose to pursue a medical rather than soccer career....
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Matt McKeon Matthew John McKeon is an American soccer player.A product of Saint Louis University, where he was a first team All-American, McKeon was the first pick in the 1996 MLS College Draft, going to the Kansas City Wizards. He was known as a tough defender, and led the league in fouls committed during...
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| 1994 |
Brian Maisonneuve Brian Maisonneuve is an American retired soccer player who played as a defensive midfielder. He spent his entire professional career with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. He was a member of the U.S. soccer teams at both the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 1998 FIFA World Cup, earning a...
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Todd Yeagley Todd Yeagley is a retired U.S. soccer player who is the head coach of the University of Wisconsin. He played seven seasons in Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew and one in the USISL with the Richmond Kickers...
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| 1993 |
Claudio ReynaClaudio Reyna is a former American soccer player. He was the captain of the U.S. national team before retiring from international soccer following the USA's exit from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He's widely considered one of the greatest players the United States has ever produced...
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Claudio ReynaClaudio Reyna is a former American soccer player. He was the captain of the U.S. national team before retiring from international soccer following the USA's exit from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He's widely considered one of the greatest players the United States has ever produced...
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| 1992 |
Brad Friedel Bradley Howard Friedel is an American soccer goalkeeper who plays for Aston Villa in the English Premier League. He played 82 games for the United States national team between 1992 and 2005, and represented his country at three FIFA World Cup tournaments...
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Claudio ReynaClaudio Reyna is a former American soccer player. He was the captain of the U.S. national team before retiring from international soccer following the USA's exit from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He's widely considered one of the greatest players the United States has ever produced...
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| 1991 |
Alexi Lalas Panayotis Alexander "Alexi" Lalas is a retired American soccer player who played mostly as a defender for the United States National Soccer Team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup...
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Alexi Lalas Panayotis Alexander "Alexi" Lalas is a retired American soccer player who played mostly as a defender for the United States National Soccer Team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup...
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| 1990 |
Ken SnowKenneth “Ken” Snow is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a two time winner of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding college soccer player in 1988 and 1990...
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Ken SnowKenneth “Ken” Snow is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a two time winner of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding college soccer player in 1988 and 1990...
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| 1989 |
Tony Meola Antonio Michael "Tony" Meola is an American football goalkeeper who played for the United States national team at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, and from 1996 to 2006 played in Major League Soccer, the U.S. top soccer division, where he obtained multiple honors...
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Tony Meola Antonio Michael "Tony" Meola is an American football goalkeeper who played for the United States national team at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, and from 1996 to 2006 played in Major League Soccer, the U.S. top soccer division, where he obtained multiple honors...
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| 1988 |
Ken SnowKenneth “Ken” Snow is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a two time winner of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding college soccer player in 1988 and 1990...
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Ken SnowKenneth “Ken” Snow is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a two time winner of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding college soccer player in 1988 and 1990...
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| 1987 |
Bruce Murray Bruce Murray is a retired American soccer forward, who at the time of his retirement was the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. National Team. His standout college career led to his selection by Soccer America Magazine to its College Team of the Century...
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John Harkes John Harkes is an American former soccer player. Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League, and the second American to score at Wembley Stadium. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and won two MLS Cup...
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| 1986 |
John KerrJohn Kerr, Jr. is an American retired soccer midfielder who played professionally in the United States, Canada, England and Northern Ireland. He was named the 1986 Hermann Award winner as the top collegiate player of the year. He also earned sixteen caps, scoring two goals, with the U.S. national...
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John KerrJohn Kerr, Jr. is an American retired soccer midfielder who played professionally in the United States, Canada, England and Northern Ireland. He was named the 1986 Hermann Award winner as the top collegiate player of the year. He also earned sixteen caps, scoring two goals, with the U.S. national...
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| 1985 |
Tom Kain Tom Kain is the Nike Director of Global Marketing . He is also a retired U.S. soccer midfielder. He played collegiate soccer at Duke University where he was named the 1985 Hermann Trophy winner as the top collegiate player. He also earned five caps with the U.S...
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| 1984 |
Amr AlyAmr Aly is a retired American soccer forward. He attended Columbia University where he won the 1984 Hermann Trophy as the college player of the year....
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| 1983 |
Mike Jeffries Michael Jeffries is a retired American soccer player and current soccer coach. He was the 1983 Hermann Trophy winner and played professionally in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League...
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| 1982 |
Joe Ulrich Joe Ulrich is a retired U.S. soccer defender. He won the 1982 Hermann Trophy as that year's top collegiate soccer player. He also played three seasons with in the Major Indoor Soccer League.-Youth and college:Ulrich attended Arlington High School...
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| 1981 |
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| 1980 |
Joe Morrone Joseph "Joe" Morrone, Jr. is a former U.S. soccer midfielder. He was the 1980 Hermann Trophy as the top collegiate player of the year and the 1981 North American Soccer League Rookie of the Year....
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| 1979 |
Jim Stamatis Jim Stamatis is a retired U.S.-Greek soccer forward and Vice President of the Berger Group. He played professionally in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and American Soccer League.-Youth and college:...
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| 1978 |
Angelo DiBernardoAngelo DiBernardo is a retired Argentine-American soccer player who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He also represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
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| 1977 |
Billy GazonasBilly Gazonas is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who won the 1977 Hermann Trophy as the top collegiate soccer player of the year. He four seasons in the North American Soccer League and several in Major Indoor Soccer League....
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| 1976 |
Glenn Myernick Glenn "Mooch" Myernick was an American soccer player and coach. He won the 1976 Hermann Trophy as that year’s outstanding collegiate player. He then spent eight seasons in the North American Soccer League and one in Major Indoor Soccer League. Myernick also earned 10 caps with the U.S. national...
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| 1975 |
Steve Ralbovsky Steve Ralbovsky is a retired Yugoslavian-American soccer player. He was the 1975 Hermann Trophy winner as the outstanding collegiate soccer player of the year...
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| 1974 |
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| 1973 |
Dan CounceDan Counce is a retired American soccer player and current professional soccer executive. He played six seasons in the North American Soccer League and six more in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned five caps with the United States national team between 1974 and 1976.-College:After...
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| 1972 |
Mike Seerey Mike Seerey, is a former U.S. soccer, forward and a two-time recipient of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding collegiate soccer player of the year. He played four seasons in the North American Soccer League and was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics.Seerey was a...
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| 1971 |
Mike Seerey Mike Seerey, is a former U.S. soccer, forward and a two-time recipient of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding collegiate soccer player of the year. He played four seasons in the North American Soccer League and was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics.Seerey was a...
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| 1970 |
Al TrostAlan Trost is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder. He played collegiate soccer at Saint Louis University where he won the 1969 and 1970 Hermann Trophy as the player of the year. His professional career includes years in both the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League . He...
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| 1969 |
Al TrostAlan Trost is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder. He played collegiate soccer at Saint Louis University where he won the 1969 and 1970 Hermann Trophy as the player of the year. His professional career includes years in both the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League . He...
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| 1968 |
Manuel Hernandez Manuel "Mani" Hernandez is a retired Spanish-American soccer forward. He played collegiate soccer at San Jose State University where he won the 1968 Hermann Trophy as the collegiate player of the year. He later spent three seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer League...
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| 1967 |
Dov Markus Dov Markus was the first recipient of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding collegiate soccer player of the year. Markus attended Long Island University where he played on the men’s soccer team for three seasons from 1965 to 1967. In 1965, he scored 35 goals in 14 games for 70 points and a place...
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