BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Western Washington University men's soccer team had nine student-athletes earn a spot on the 2026 GNAC All-Academic Team.

 

Under the guidance of 14th-year head coach Greg Brisbon, the program has placed at least nine players on the GNAC All-Academic team in each of the last 10 years, combining for 113 academic all-conference honors during this stretch beginning in 2017.

 

WWU's nine award winners in 2026 are highlighted by three-time academic all-star Edgar Serrano (3.49, Kinesiology) and repeat award winner Quinn Sappington (3.59, Management).

 

There was 58 total GNAC All-Academic awards distributed for the 2026 season, with Serrano one of seven players to earn their third award. WWU had seven sophomores earn the honor in their first year of eligibility.

 

To qualify for academic all-conference, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.20, must be in at least their second season competing for their team and must have competed in a game during the 2026 campaign. Freshmen and redshirt freshmen are not eligible for the academic all-conference team.

 

Here is a look at the WWU student-athletes to earn GNAC Men's Soccer All-Academic selections for the 2026 season: