Chippewa Valley Times

Three members of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's soccer team have been recognized with All-Region IX honors by the United Soccer Coaches for their performances in the 2024 season. Nathan Donovan, a senior from Hazel Green, Wisconsin, and Carson Kowalski, a junior from Mundelein, Illinois, both received first-team honors. Freshman Tate McDermott from Grimes, Iowa, was named to the second team.

Donovan achieved a significant milestone by earning all-region honors for the fourth consecutive year. Throughout his college career, he consistently made the first team as a Blugold. This season, he led NCAA men's college soccer in scoring with 26 goals and added 15 assists for a total of 67 points. These achievements set new single-season records at UW-Eau Claire. Donovan concludes his collegiate career as the university's all-time leader in several statistical categories and ranks third in Division III history with 229 career points and fourth with 94 goals.

Kowalski had an impressive debut season with the Blugolds. He played a crucial role in defense while also becoming the team's second-leading scorer after Donovan. He scored seven goals and provided four assists for 18 points. His goal tally is notable as it marks the highest number by a defender in a single season within the program's history. Kowalski contributed to UW-Eau Claire's defensive success by helping secure 12 shutouts and starting all 24 matches.

McDermott made an impactful entrance into collegiate soccer during his freshman year at UW-Eau Claire. He scored three goals and recorded 11 assists for a total of 17 points. McDermott had three games where he provided multiple assists and started in 22 out of 24 matches.