MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – The Clark University men's soccer team had senior goalkeeper Jaime Pedraza named to the All-NEWMAC First Team, as announced by the conference today. Pedraza becomes the first Cougar to earn an All-NEWMAC team honor since Anyolo Makatiani in 2023 and the program's first First Team selection since Brian Brennan in 2021.

"We were excited to hear Jaime's selection to the All-NEWMAC First Team," said Head Men's Soccer Coach Samuel Matteson. "This is a well-deserved honor after an exceptional fall season. Not only being named Defensive Player of the Week, but keeping four clean sheets in the conference was a major accomplishment. Much of our success this year was down to Jaime's performance week in and week out."

Pedraza recorded four shutouts during the season against Wheaton, Babson, Emerson, and Salve Regina. He made a career-high 10 saves in a draw against Babson, who was ranked No. 6 nationally at the time, earning NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance. Pedraza also contributed offensively, recording an assist in the Cougars' matchup against Springfield.

The senior from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, concluded his career with 1,641 minutes played across 19 appearances. He totaled 80 saves and five career shutouts, helping Clark earn six wins and five draws in those matches.