Yates Named To MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List

SEATTLE – Fifth year senior forward Summer Yates was named to the Hermann Trophy Watch List, Missouri Athletic Club announced on Thursday.
 
The Hermann Trophy, presented annually by the Missouri Athletic Club, is the nation’s highest individual honor recognizing the National Player of the Year as determined by the voting of Division I coaches who are members of United Soccer Coaches.
 
During the 2021 season, Yates was named First Team All-Conference and All-Region Second Team after registering five goals and five assists. Following the 2020 season, Yates earned her first career All-American honor after leading the Huskies in scoring.
 
Yates is one of nine Pac-12 student-athletes to be named to the watch list. Earlier this week, Yates was also recognized as a United Soccer Coaches player to watch and a Top Drawer Soccer Top 100 Upperclassman.
 
Fifteen men’s players and 15 women’s players become Hermann Trophy semifinalists on Nov. 30 following completion of Division I All-America voting following the fall season. Then on Dec. 7, the top three players from a final round of voting are the 2021 finalists. The 2022 winner is revealed on Jan. 6, 2023, at a ceremony at the historic Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, Mo.
 
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