KENOSHA, Wis. — Carthage College men's soccer earned recognition from United Soccer Coaches as part of the organization's 2025-26 College Team Academic Award winners, announced Friday, Aug. 7.

The Firebirds posted a team grade-point average of 3.21 during the 2025-26 academic year under head coach Mike Madigan, surpassing the 3.0 minimum required to earn the Team Academic Award.

A total of 777 college soccer teams were recognized by United Soccer Coaches, including 326 men's teams and 451 women's teams, for achieving a team GPA of 3.0 or higher during the academic year.