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Ajagbe, Highfield Named to 2025 Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The No. 6 ranked Portland Pilots had two players named to the 2025 Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List, with David Ajagbe and Joe Highfield both making the list.

The Hermann Trophy, presented by the Missouri Athletic Club, is considered the top individual honor in college soccer, voted on by the Division I head coaches who are members of United Soccer Coaches. 31 players made the midseason list, a list that will be whittled down to 15 by Dec. 9 for the announcement of the semifinalists. Three players will be named finalists before the 2025 winner is announced on Jan.