The United Soccer Coaches announced on Tuesday the 15 semifinalists for the 2017 MAC Hermann Trophy, which is the national player of the year award in Division I soccer. Casey Murphy, the redshirt junior goalkeeper for Rutgers was included as one of the semifinalists. She is the only goalkeeper remaining under consideration. Murphy was included on the initial Watch List for the award back in August and more than lived up to expectations in her final season on the banks.
Previously this season, Murphy was named the Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year and was a First Team All-Big Ten selection.