KANSAS CITY – On the heels of a dominant 2024 campaign, junior defender Casper Svendby has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy, as announced by United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Wednesday evening.
The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most coveted individual honor in NCAA Division I soccer and has been awarded annually since 1967.
Svendby, a native of Drammen, Norway, was named the 2024 ACC Defensive Player of the Year after a standout junior campaign in which he helped anchor Pitt’s back line to a .90 GAA – the best mark in program history. Offensively, Svendby logged three goals and four assists for 10 total points en route to garnering First Team All-ACC honors.
Svendby by the Numbers (2024)
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GP
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GS
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G
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A
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PTS
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SH
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SH%
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SOG
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SOG%
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GW
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MIN
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15
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13
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3
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2
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8
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14
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0.214
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7
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.500
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2
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1185
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With Wednesday’s accolade, Svendby joins Valentin Noel and Jasper Lo¨effelsend as the lone Panthers in program history to be named a semifinalist for the prestigious award.
Three men’s finalists will be named on Wednesday, Dec. 18 after voting by NCAA Division I coaches who are members of United Soccer Coaches. The 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy winner will then be announced at a press conference at the historic Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis on Jan. 3, 2025, followed by a dinner to celebrate all of the 2024 finalists.
2024 Men’s MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist
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Michael Adedokun
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Sr.
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M
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Ohio State
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Eurwa, Nigeria
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Jesus Barrera
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Sr.
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F
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Missouri State
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Cadiz, Spain
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Sam Bassett
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Sr.
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M
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Denver
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Littleton, Colo.
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Ulfur Bjornsson
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So.
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F
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Duke
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Hafnarfjorour, Iceland
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Kyle Cusimano
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