Akar Named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List

Akar Named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List ODU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Junior goalkeeper Mertcan Akar was named to the Men’s MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List as announced by the United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club Thursday afternoon. Akar was just one of four goalkeepers named to the list.

The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in college soccer and is presented to the most outstanding male and female players of the year.

Coming off a stellar season, Akar collected 10 shutouts and helped lead the Monarchs to their second C-USA title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament where they advanced to the second round. The German native also tallied 82 saves in…