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UK men’s soccer star a finalist for national player of the year award

Kentucky soccer forward JJ Williams was named one of three finalists for one of college soccer’s most prestigious awards.

The United Soccer Coaches announced Friday the men’s and women’s finalists for the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy and included Williams, along with Indiana senior defender Andrew Gutman and Denver senior forward Andre Shinyashiki.

Williams, a junior, was third in the nation in goals this season with 18. Shinyashiki led the way with 28. Gutman is part of a Hoosiers squad competing this weekend in the College Cup and is part of a back line that has given up the second fewest goals against in the nation this year (.