Shocking Details Revealed: Which 2025 Men's Soccer Stars Made the All-Academic Team - You Won't Believe Who's Missing!

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2 weeks ago · Updated 2 weeks ago

SAN BRUNO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference (WCC) has revealed its men’s soccer all-academic team for the 2025 season, honoring student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. This year’s list features 12 members, a slight increase from the usual 11, due to a tie in the voting process.

To qualify for this prestigious recognition, student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.20, contribute significantly to their team's success, and be in their second year at their respective institutions. The all-academic team reflects not only the athletic prowess of these individuals but also their commitment to academic excellence.

Among the standout selections is San Francisco's Kian Jones, who has made the all-academic team for the second consecutive year. His achievements highlight a growing trend within college athletics, where academic performance is gaining equal importance alongside sports achievements.

The following is the complete roster of the 2025 West Coast Conference Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team:

Name	School	Class	GPA	Major
Kaleb Afsari	San Francisco	Jr.	4.00	Physics
Efetobo Aror	Portland	Jr.	3.84	Business Administration
TJ Dilley	Saint Mary's	So.	3.97	Finance
Matthew Duggan	San Francisco	Sr.	3.93	Kinesiology
Paul Fecteau	Oregon State	So.	3.90	Political Science
Gaige Gibbs	Saint Mary's	Sr.	3.98	Kinesiology
Joe Highfield	Portland	Jr.	3.91	Business Administration
Kian Jones	San Francisco	Sr.	4.00	Finance
Hugo Tavares	LMU	Sr.	3.91	Mechanical Engineering
Lars Thorne-Thomsen	Seattle U	Sr.	3.90	Finance
Iain Wagner	San Diego	So.	3.93	Finance and Real Estate
Will Wiersdorf	Santa Clara	Jr.	3.80	Communication

In addition to the official all-academic team, several students received honorable mentions from various institutions, highlighting a broader commitment to academic excellence across the conference. Notably, schools such as Gonzaga, LMU, Oregon State, and Portland showcased several honorable mention athletes, emphasizing that high academic standards are a hallmark of the WCC's philosophy.

This recognition not only rewards the individual achievements of the student-athletes but also reflects the broader culture of excellence championed by the WCC. As collegiate athletics continue to evolve, the emphasis on maintaining high academic standards alongside athletic performance sets a positive precedent for future generations of student-athletes. The WCC's commitment to fostering such dual excellence serves as a model for other conferences and institutions across the country.