Complete United Soccer Coaches All-America Teams | All-Region
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The United Soccer Coaches announced the association’s Women’s Scholar All-America & All-Region Teams for NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and NCCAA. Grand Valley State seniors Shannon Quinn and Gabriella Mencotti achieved All-American status, while Madz Ham and Tara Lierman were recognized on the All-Region list.
Student-athletes receiving Scholar All-America recognition at these levels meet the following criteria:
- 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) or better throughout career
- Started more than 50 percent of all games and significantly contribute to their team
- Nominated by head coach of current College Services member institution
- Junior or above in academic standing; and, if a transfer student, in second year at school
Players on this year’s Scholar All-America Teams will be formally acknowledged for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom at the All-America Luncheon on January 20, 2018 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in conjunction with the 2018 United Soccer Coaches Convention.
Grand Valley State had another impressive season, racking up a 23-2-1 record, recording the program's 11th straight season with 20+ wins, and a fifth straight Midwest Regional Championship. In addition, the Lakers also claimed their 13th straight GLIAC regular season championship and 11th straight GLIAC Tournament title.
United Soccer Coaches, formerly the NSCAA, was founded in 1941 and is the largest community for soccer coaches in the world. We unite coaches of all levels around the love of the game and we elevate the game through advocacy, education and service.
