KANSAS CITY, MO. (August 7, 2026) -- United Soccer Coaches announced its 2025-26 College Team Academic Award recipients on Friday, recognizing programs that demonstrated excellence in the classroom throughout the academic year.
 
The King's College men's soccer program was among 326 men's teams nationwide to earn the distinction after posting a cumulative team grade-point average (GPA) of 3.06 during the 2025-26 academic year.
 
To qualify for the Team Academic Award, a program must achieve a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. Across all NCAA, NAIA, and junior college levels, a total of 777 soccer programs earned recognition for their academic success, including 326 men's teams.
 
The award reflects the commitment of the Monarch student-athletes to academic achievement while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics throughout the year.
 
To view the full United Soccer Coaches release, click HERE.