Tag: Hermann Trophy

Former Notre Dame midfielder makes U.S. Olympic women’s soccer team

Congrats, Korbin!

[autotag]Korbin Albert[/autotag] was too good for Notre Dame. Like, she literally was too good. She left after her sophomore season in 2022 after signing a professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Now, she’s going to be representing her country in the Olympics.

Albert was one of 18 players named to coach Emma Hayes’ U.S. Olympic roster and one of five midfielders. Having only joined the national team earlier this year, she already has won championships in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and SheBelieves Cup. Now, she’ll have a chance to add an Olympic gold medal to her trophy case.

Albert’s short time with the Irish was memorable. She was named the ACC Midfielder of the Year, a First Team All-American twice, an all-conference selection twice and a Hermann Trophy finalist. Talk about a fantastic addition to the legacy Notre Dame’s women’s soccer program has created.

Best of luck to Albert and her Olympic teammates in Paris.

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Emily Mason earns spot on 2023 Women’s Hermann Trophy Watch List

Emily Mason is on the watchlist for the Hermann Trophy.

On the eve of the college women’s soccer season, the 2023 Women’s Hermann Trophy Watch list was announced. The list includes 17 players and Rutgers is represented with Emily Mason making the cut. As Rutgers looks to make their twelfth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, Mason will lead the way with her high level of experience.

It is a big honor for the Rutgers central defender as the Hermann Trophy is the highest individual award in college soccer.

During the 2022 campaign, Mason appeared in 16 games and set a career-high in goals with three and points with seven. She also contributed to eight shutouts and to the Scarlet Knights success whenever she was on the field.

As Mason helped Rutgers to a 13-5-2 mark, she continued to add to her long list of accomplishments. The Flemington native earned All-Big Ten First Team honors and United Soccer All-North Region First Team honors. Those awards reflect why she has become one of the best at her position.

While her focus will be on helping Rutgers make a deep tournament run, she also has a chance to make history. The Hermann Trophy is given out annually to the top men’s and women’s college soccer players. No Rutgers women’s soccer player has ever won the award. The last player on the men’s side to win it was Alexi Lalas in 1991.

If Mason can be in the conversation for the award this season, then chances are Rutgers will be well on their way to another strong season.

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