KALAMAZOO, Mich.- United Soccer Coaches announced on Tuesday the 15 men's semifinalists and 15 women's semifinalists in consideration for the 2017 MAC Hermann Trophy, based on voting by NCAA Division I soccer coaches. Western Michigan senior midfielder Brandon Bye was among those named, becoming the first ever Bronco to make the prestigious list.
The MAC Hermann Trophy, the most coveted individual honor in NCAA Division I soccer, has been awarded annually since 1967. Most recently, Ian Harkes (Wake Forest) and Kadeisha Buchanan (West Virginia) received the award for outstanding intercollegiate performances during their senior seasons in 2016.