Jackson Smith '28 scores a last-minute goal against PLU.
The University of Puget Sound men's soccer team, led by head coach
Steve Mohn, finished the season with 23 points and a 5-3-8 conference record, placing sixth.
The Loggers showed growth on the defensive side, allowing just 17 goals in 16 conference games, down from 34 the previous season. The team achieved a 1.06 goals against average, which ranked second in the conference, and also allowed 17 goals, second in the conference. Their five shutouts led the conference. Key games included a road tie against conference champions Pacific Lutheran University, with
Jackson Smith '28 scoring a last-minute goal to even the score at home in another matchup against the same team. The Loggers also had a 1-0 shutout victory at home against second-place George Fox, thanks to a strong defense.
Several athletes delivered standout performances this year. Senior defender Liam Elliot earned First Team All-Conference honors, playing every minute in conference play and setting a new Logger Soccer record for all-time minutes played. He also contributed offensively with two goals. Goalkeeper
Ryan Saunders earned Second Team All-Conference honors by making 71 saves, which ranked second in the conference, with an 81.2 save percentage, also placing second in the conference. He allowed 16 goals for a total of 1.06 goals against average and recorded five shutouts. Midfielder
Rhys Foote '27 earned Second Team All-Conference with seven goals and two assists in conference play. Midfielder
Pema Globus '25 earned Honorable Mention All-Conference with four goals and seven assists in conference play. Defender
Kody Carmel '26, a transfer, earned Honorable Mention All-Conference for his exceptional defensive play. He was a constant in the starting lineup, playing and starting 14 games and logging 1,240 minutes. Smith earned Honorable Mention All-Conference, leading the team in overall points with 19, including seven goals and five assists.
The Loggers are excited to build on last season's defensive achievements. Despite some key player graduations, the team is optimistic about their returning group, which includes All-Conference players Foote, Carmel, and Smith. The team also welcomes an impressive incoming class of five first-year students and three transfers.