Kansas City, MO – Head Coach Keith Simons' Vassar College Women's Soccer team earned a United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for its work in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year it was announced on Friday.
 
Vassar is one of 425 women's programs recognized for academic excellence and joins the Brewers' men's squad and part of 161 institutions who had both the men and women's team honored. To earn the team award, a team must post a grade point average of 3.0 with the Brewers showing a stellar 3.80 team grade point average.
 
On the field, the Brewers put together one of the best seasons in program history in 2024, posting a 12-4-5 overall record. Vassar earned an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament, making its second ever appearance in the event, and with a 1-0 win over St. Mary's-Maryland advanced to the Second Round for the first time in program history.
 
Vassar kicks-off the 2025 season on August 30 when it plays host to Sarah Lawrence at Gordon Field.