Noah Holmstr酶m, a junior at SMU Men's Soccer, has been named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List, announced by United Soccer Coaches. This trophy honors the country's top collegiate player as voted by Division I head coaches. Holmstr酶m is one of 27 players on the list and is one of four from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Prior to transferring to SMU, he was recognized as the 2025 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year while playing for Georgia Southern.

By the Numbers
  • 27 players were named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List.
  • Holmstr酶m accounted for eight clean sheets while allowing an average of 0.89 goals per game during the 2025 season.
State of Play
  • SMU is ranked fourth in the ACC Preseason Poll and 15th in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll.
  • The Mustangs are set to begin their 2026 season by hosting Stetson on August 20.
What's Next

Holmstr酶m aims to secure a spot as one of the 15 semifinalists for the Hermann Trophy, with that announcement slated for December 4, 2026. Should he be successful, he will compete for one of three finalist positions determined by head coaches, with the winner revealed at a ceremony in January 2027.

Bottom Line

Holmstr酶m's recognition is a significant milestone in his career, elevating both his visibility and that of the SMU Men's Soccer program as they embark on a promising season.