Rochester, MN –

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) office has announced the All-MCAC Soccer Teams for the 2023 season in both men's and women's soccer.

The All-MCAC Men's Soccer Team is selected by the men's soccer head coaches in the MCAC, while the All-MCAC Women's Soccer Team is chosen by the women's soccer head coaches in the MCAC. Each team consists of 15 members with at least 4 midfielders, 4 defenders, no more than 6 forwards, and at least one but not more than two goalkeepers. 

Anton Cordes, forward for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, has been selected as the MCAC Men's Soccer Player of the Year; and Jordan Balster, head coach of Minnesota West Community and Technical College, has been named the MCAC Men's Soccer Coach of the Year. Cordes led the MCAC in goals during the 2023 season, tallying 13 goals in 10 games, with four of them being game-winners. He also had two assists on the season and was instrumental in the Blue Jays winning the MCAC Men's Soccer Championship this season. Balster led his team to the conference title and went 8-4-2 overall and 5-1-2 in the MCAC.

Cathrine Bastin, attacking midfielder for Lake Superior College, was named the MCAC Women's Soccer Player of the Year; and Ben Harrison, head coach of Anoka-Ramsey Community College, has been selected as the MCAC Women's Soccer Coach of the Year. Bastin led her Icehawks team to a 0-6-2 season, 0-4-2 in MCAC play. Bastin ended her season in the Region 13 semifinals after losing to Rochester Community and Technical College. Harrison, in his first season as the Golden Rams head coach, compiled a 2-4-2 overall record and 2-3-1 in the MCAC. The Golden Rams advanced to the Region 13 Championship Game, where they sustained a 4-0 loss to Rochester Community and Technical College. Harrison's team did qualify for the Midwest District Tournament as the Region 13 runner-up.

The All-MCAC Men's and Women's Soccer Teams are listed below: 

2023 All-MCAC Men's Soccer Team

Coach of the Year:                              Jordan Balster              Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Player of the Year:                             Anton Cordes                 Minnesota West Community & Technical College

2023 All-MCAC Women's Soccer Team

Coach of the Year:                              Ben Harrison              Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Player of the Year:                             Cathrine Bastin           Lake Superior College

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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system.  The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions.  The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.