KANSAS CITY, Mo. – United Soccer Coaches announced on Friday the association's Men's Scholar All-America Teams, naming Sergi Monso and Nadeer Ghantous recipients for the 2017 season.

Student-athletes receiving Scholar All-America recognition meet the following criteria:

• 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) or better throughout career
• Started more than 50 percent of all games and significantly contribute to their team
• Nominated by head coach of current College Services member institution
• Junior or above in academic standing; and, if a transfer student, in second year at school

Monso and Ghantous were instrumental in the success of the Broncos season, reaching the semifinals of the NCAA Division II National Championship. Both athletes were also named USC All-Americans for their performances on the field.

"Nadeer and Sergi have earned every award they received," said Head Coach Adam Reeves. "They are the true definition of "student-athlete" and are great representatives of the University and department. They make their teammates better, continuously challenge the coaching staff and are involved in more than just soccer on campus."

Players on this year's Scholar All-America Teams will be formally acknowledged for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom at the All-America Luncheon on January 20, 2018 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in conjunction with the 2018 United Soccer Coaches Convention.
 
"It has been an honor, for the past three seasons, to go to work each day knowing I am leading a tremendous group of individuals with Nadeer and Sergi at the forefront."