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Drake Women’s Soccer Honored with Team Academic Award for 2025-26

The United Soccer Coaches announced its Team Academic Awards for the 2025‑26 academic year, recognizing 778 collegiate programs that posted a collective GPA of 3.0 or higher. Drake University’s women’s soccer program distinguished itself with a cumulative GPA of 3.60, placing it well above the benchmark and reflecting the Bulldogs’ commitment to scholarly achievement. The award encompasses 326 men’s teams and 452 women’s squads, underscoring a broad base of academic excellence across the sport. Award Highlights Growing Emphasis on Student‑Athlete Success. Drake’s recognition comes as part of a select group of 175 institutions whose both men’s and women’s soccer programs earned the same academic honor, a testament to sustained institutional support for athletics and academics. Coach Sarah Martinez praised the student‑athletes for balancing rigorous coursework with a demanding travel schedule, noting that the team’s 3.60 GPA is a direct result of disciplined time management and a culture that values education as much as performance on the field. The Bulldogs join a distinguished cohort of schools that have been celebrated for fostering environments where competitive soccer and high academic standards coexist, a trend that United Soccer Coaches says is reshaping expectations for collegiate programs nationwide.

Aug 7, 2026

DePaul Women’s Soccer Extends Record Academic Streak

DePaul's women's soccer team has secured its 24th consecutive United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award with a 3.75 cumulative GPA, while gearing up to host Illinois State at Wish Field on August 9.

Aug 7, 2026