Five Trojans Earn Academic All-District Honors
UPLAND, Ind. – The Taylor University men's soccer team had five student-athletes receive College Sports Communicators NAIA Academic All-District honors this fall, including Levi Kelly, Brock Carpenter, Matt Yoder, Caleb Van Dop and Josh Byrd.
Levi Kelly earned his second career CSC Academic All-District recognition with a 4.00 cumulative grade-point average in biology health sciences. The senior midfielder appeared in all 17 matches during the 2025 campaign, helping lead TU to the program's best start (5-1) over the past decade. Kelly tallied a team-high and career-best three assists, with all three helpers recorded during the six-game stretch to start the season. Kelly ranked among the top 20 Crossroads League leaders in assists.
Brock Carpenter received his first CSC Academic All-District award with a cumulative GPA of 3.95 in biology health sciences. The senior forward appeared in all 17 matches during his final season of his Trojan career. Carpenter scored two goals during a five-match span at the beginning of the season, helping guide TU to the program's best start in over a decade. He recorded his first career assist against RV Spring Arbor, while performing as a key contributor in draws against three nationally ranked opponents.
Matt Yoder picked up his second career CSC Academic All-District honor with a 4.00 cumulative GPA in finance. The junior forward appeared in all 17 matches and tallied 15 shot attempts during the 2025 season. Yoder scored a goal in TU's 3-1 victory over Goshen – his seventh career tally.
Caleb Van Dop earned his first CSC Academic All-District award with a cumulative GPA of 3.64 in finance. The sophomore midfielder started 13 of his 16 overall appearances during the 2025 campaign. Van Dop finished with three points, including a goal against RV Spring Arbor and an assist to help TU earn a 1-1 draw against No. 7 Bethel – one of the three draws this season against nationally ranked opponents.
Josh Byrd garnered his first CSC Academic All-District recognition with a cumulative GPA of 3.62 in finance and accounting. The midfielder started all 16 matches that he appeared during his sophomore season. Byrd finished tied for third on the team with two assists, with both helpers delivered during TU's 2-1 victory at IU Northwest. He was the only Trojan to produce two assists in one match this season.