United Soccer coaches Announce 2025 NAIA All-America Teams
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A distinguished group of 26 collegiate soccer players – 11 men adn 15 women – have been recognized for their remarkable performance on the field, as announced by United Soccer Coaches on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. This year’s All-America selections represent a diverse range of institutions and a testament to the high level of competition within the NAIA. Notably, eleven players are repeat selections, demonstrating sustained excellence throughout their collegiate careers.
Recognizing Collegiate Excellence
The United Soccer Coaches NAIA All-America teams highlight the top talent in the nation, with players earning recognition based on their contributions to their respective teams. A total of four men and seven women have earned all-America honors for a second time,solidifying their status as standout athletes. these players will be formally recognized at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony & Reception on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held in conjunction with the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention.
2025 NAIA Men’s All-Americans: A Breakdown
The men’s roster showcases a blend of experience and emerging talent.Keiser University and SCAD Savannah are well-represented, with multiple players earning accolades. Hear’s a look at the full list:
- K Victor Darub (Fr.,Georgia Gwinnett College,Lincoln,Neb.)
- K Santiago Nebot (Sr., Keizer University, Valencia, Spain)
- D Ben Hyland (Sr., Keizer University, London, England)
- D Kevin de Castro (Sr., Georgia Gwinnett college, sao Paulo, Brazil)
- D Jaxon Bradley (Sr., SCAD Savannah, Savannah, Ga.)
- D Luke Marando (Sr., SCAD Savannah, Melbourne, Australia)
- M Adrian Martinez (sr., Georgia Gwinnett College, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- M George Litchfield (Sr., keizer University, Manchester, England)
- M Joao Gama (Jr., SCAD Savannah, Lisbon, Portugal)
- M Javier Moreno (Sr.,Oklahoma Wesleyan University,Madrid,Spain)
- F Toby Otieno (Sr., Georgia Gwinnett College, nairobi, Kenya)
2025 NAIA Women’s All-Americans: A breakdown
The women’s roster is equally extraordinary, with players from across the country earning recognition. Repeat selections highlight the consistent performance of several key athletes.
- K Saga Bryntesson* (So., SCAD savannah, Arvika, Sweden)
- K Sophia Eisner (Jr., University of Northwestern Ohio, Aicha Vorm Wald, Germany)
- D Georgia Little* (Sr., keizer University, Newcastle, Australia)
- D Elise Lofnertz* (Jr.,Oklahoma Wesleyan University,Landvetter,Sweden)
- D Maria Carrasco Mesa* (Sr., Missouri Valley College, Seville, Spain)
- D Natalia Sepulveda (GR-5, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ariz.), Tucson, Ariz.)
- M Marian Corro Celma (Sr., Marian University, Puebla, Mexico)
- M Judit Ferre* (Sr., Missouri valley College, Barcelona, Spain)
- M Wendy Jimenez (Sr., Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Mexico City, Mexico)
- M Samantha Wright (Jr.,Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ariz.), Sahuarita, Ariz.)
- F Jamie Brandon (Jr., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ariz.), Phoenix, Ariz.)
- F Laura Giesseler (Sr., Oklahoma Wesleyan university, Ijui, brazil)
- F katie Koger* (Sr., Marian University, Zionsville, Ind.)
- F Lauren Riley* (Sr., Keizer University, Staffordshire, England)
- F Abbi roubidoux (Jr., College of Idaho, Fruitland, Idaho)
The repeated recognition of players like Saga Bryntesson, Georgia Little, Katie Koger, and Lauren Riley underscores the consistency and impact they’ve had on their programs. These athletes represent the pinnacle of NAIA women’s soccer, and their achievements will be celebrated alongside their male counterparts in Philadelphia next January.
