KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The American University men's and women's soccer programs are both among the 779 schools announced as United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award winners, recognized for their exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2025-26 academic year.

In total, 327 men's teams and 452 women's teams posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2025-26 academic year. Of that total, 176 schools had both their men's and women's programs recognized, including American.

The Eagles' men's team, under coach Zach Samol, achieved a 3.26 GPA in 2025-27. The women's program, under the leadership of first-year head coach Phil Casella, achieved a 3.63 GPA. 

United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award