Seven Conference Carolinas soccer programs earn United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Awards

8/5/2025 9:46:59 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The United Soccer Coaches announced the College Team Academic Award winners, recognized for their exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year and seven Conference Carolinas programs were recognized.

All seven teams recognized were women’s teams, Belmont Abbey College, Chowan University, Francis Marion University, Lees-McRae College, University of Mount Olive, UNC Pembroke and Young Harris College.

A total of 741 soccer teams (303 men, 438 women) posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2024-25 academic year. Of that total, 168 schools had both their men’s and women’s programs recognized.

2024-25 Women’s Team Academic Award Recipients - RELEASE
Belmont Abbey
Chowan
Francis Marion
Lees-McRae
Mount Olive
UNC Pembroke
Young Harris