Bowling Green State University's Trace Terry Named to United Soccer Coaches 2025 Preseason Forwards to Watch list

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Trace Terry, a standout men's soccer player at Bowling Green State University, has been recognized as one of the top NCAA Division-I men's soccer forwards for the 2025 season. Terry, a native of Bellbrook, Ohio, earned numerous accolades in 2024, including being named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Second Team and earning Best XI (All-America) Third-Team accolades from TopDrawerSoccer.com. He was also selected by Seattle Sounders FC in the third round of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft on December 20, 2024.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trace Terry, a Bowling Green State University men's soccer player, has been named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025 Preseason Forwards to Watch list.
  • Terry was one of 20 NCAA Division-I men's soccer forwards selected for the list.
  • He earned a plethora of honors in 2024, including being named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Second Team and earning Best XI (All-America) Third-Team accolades from TopDrawerSoccer.com.
  • Terry was also selected by Seattle Sounders FC in the third round of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft on December 20, 2024.
  • He has scored 47 points in 51 matches in his BGSU career, with 18 goals and 11 assists.
  • Seven of his goals have been game winners, ranking him among the school's career leaders.
  • Terry has been recognized as a standout player in the Missouri Valley Conference, earning All-MVC First Team and All-Tournament Team honors.

Statistics:

  • 12 goals and 29 points in the 2024 season, ranking second on the Falcons in both categories.
  • 5 assists in 2024, ranking fourth on the team.
  • 18 goals in his BGSU career, tied for 17th on the school's all-time list.
  • 11 assists in his BGSU career, tied for 26th on the school's all-time list.
  • 47 points in 51 matches in his BGSU career.
  • 7 game-winning goals in his BGSU career, tied for 9th on the school's all-time list.

Sources:

  • Columbus: Franciscan University of Steubenville Athletics Ohio
  • United Soccer Coaches
  • TopDrawerSoccer.com
  • Bowling Green State University Athletics department