DePaul University’s men’s soccer program has once again been recognized with the College Team Academic Award, marking the 22nd consecutive year the Blue Demons have earned the honor.
The team posted a cumulative GPA of 3.759, comfortably exceeding the 3.0 benchmark required for the award, and was among 175 institutions where both the men’s and women’s soccer squads received the distinction this season.
Academic Excellence Recognized Across Both Sides of the Pitch
The achievement builds on a nine‑year run in which the program has maintained a GPA above 3.65, a milestone that coincides with the BIG EAST’s Team Academic Excellence Award.
Head Coach Mark Plotkin’s 2026 roster is set to begin its preseason schedule with a free‑admission match against the Saint Louis Billikens at Wish Field on August 8, offering fans an early glimpse of the squad.
The upcoming contest not only underscores the program’s athletic ambitions but also reflects a broader culture that values scholarly achievement alongside competitive success.