Creighton University announced that senior defender Matthew Reed has been selected among the 20 Defenders to Watch for the 2026 collegiate season by United Soccer Coaches, a recognition unveiled on August 3, 2025.
Reed’s 2025 campaign combined offensive flair with defensive reliability, as he contributed three goals and four assists while helping the Bluejays record seven shutouts and limit opponents to a single goal in twelve matches.
The All‑East Region First Team honoree logged 1,048 minutes across fifteen appearances, underscoring his durability and the coaching staff’s confidence in his leadership at the back.
His performances also earned him a place on the All‑BIG EAST Second Team, reflecting his impact within the conference and his role in curbing rival attacks.
A Rising Star in College Soccer
Reed’s inclusion on the watch list is part of a broader pre‑season rollout that will spotlight midfielders on August 7 and forwards on August 10, building anticipation for the Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy announcements scheduled for January 8, 2027, in St. Louis.
With the 2026 regular season set to open on August 20, Reed’s recognition signals both personal acclaim and the Bluejays’ aspirations to contend for national honors in the coming campaign.