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MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB’SHermann Trophy

Featuring:Guest SpeakerMia Hamm

morgan BrianVirginia

Patrick MullinsMaryland

MAC Hermann Trophy BanquetJanuary 10 , 2014

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Missouri Athletic Club’sHermann Trophy

Visit NSCAA.com/awards for a listing of all player, team andcoach awards from throughout the year.

Congratulations to Patrick Mullins and Morgan Brian,the 2013 MAC Hermann Trophy winners!


COACHES AND FANS DETERMINE MAC HERMANN TROPHY WINNERS

Voting for the Missouri Athletic

Club’s Hermann Trophy is done by a vote of current head coaches at the NCAA Division I level who are members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Ballots with the names of the top 15 men and top 15 women are sent to the coaches. The official ballot is an open ballot. Coaches select their top three players, with 3 points going to a player for a first place vote, 2 points for a second place vote and 1 point for a third place vote.

Missouri Athletic Club’sHermann Trophy

Visit NSCAA.com/awards for a listing of all player, team andcoach awards from throughout the year.

Congratulations to Patrick Mullins and Morgan Brian,the 2013 MAC Hermann Trophy winners!

BILL MCDERMOTT, MASTER OF CEREMONIES‘Mr. Soccer’ has been broadcasting soccer longer than any current U.S. announcer

The title of longest running U.S. soccer broadcaster belongs to St. Louisan Bill McDermott. With the

retirement of the legendary Seamus Malin, McDermott, who is in his 40th year behind the microphone, has now been broadcasting soccer longer than any current U.S. announcer.

“Soccer has been a part of my life for many years and has provided me with great opportunities, both as a player and an announcer,” said McDermott. “I’ve been very fortunate to work with all the people I’ve encountered along the way, and I’ve taken a lot from each of them. It’s shaped the commentator I am today. Even after 40 years, I feel very fortunate and honored to still love what I do.”

After playing soccer for most of his life, McDermott began covering the sport as a reporter in 1970 when he attended the FIFA World Cup in Mexico and provided reports for KMOX radio in St. Louis. In 1972, he began his career announcing games in the North American Soccer League, providing color analysis for St. Louis Stars away games on KPLR-TV in St. Louis.

In addition to providing commentary for the first soccer game televised on ESPN in 1979, highlights to his career include:• Color commentator for the inaugural season of MLS soccer for ESPN and ESPN2• Play-by-play and color analysis for NASL, MISL, and MLS teams in addition to teams on the collegiate lever• Morning host of FIFA World Cup Today, XM radio’s daily coverage of the 2006 tournament in Germany.• Reported on all FIFA World Cups since 1970.

In January of 2009, McDermott was inducted into

the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame as part of the St. Louis University Men’s Soccer teams that won SCAA Championships in 1967 and 1969 and in recognition of SLU’s 50 Years of Soccer. “They don’t call Bill ‘Mr. Soccer’ for nothing. He is steeped in the history of the game, while also staying current. He knows it strategically, technically, and historically,” said NBC sportscaster Bob Costas. “As a one-time excellent player himself, his commentary carries additional credibility. Plus he’s a universally well liked guy – easy to work with, easy to be around – unless you object to his propensity for recycling the same dozen or so jokes and routines for the entire 35 years I’ve known him.”

Brian McBride and Bill McDermott at the 2011 MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet.

A fan voting component is also incorporated into the selection process. Soccer fans from across the country cast votes on the MAC Hermann website through LockerDome. The collective fan vote was the equivalent of one coach’s vote. To keep up

with the latest MAC Hermann Trophy news throughout the year, visit machermanntrophy.lockerdome.com



PAST MAC HERMANN TROPHY AWARD WINNERS - MENIn 1986, the Missouri Athletic Club established the Collegiate Soccer Players of the Year Award. In 2002, the MAC award and the Hermann Trophy merged. The following are all the winners presented at the Missouri Athletic Club.Patrick Mullins, 2012, Forward, MarylandAndrew Wenger, 2011, Midfielder, DukeDarlington Nagbe, 2010, Forward, AkronTeal Burbury, 2009, Forward, AkronMarcus Tracy, 2008, Forward, Wake ForestO’Brian White, 2007, Forward, U ConnJoseph Lapira, 2006, Forward, Notre DameJason Garey, 2005, Forward, MarylandDanny O’Rourke, 2004, Midfielder, IndianaChris Wingert, 2003, Defender, St. John’sAlecko Eskandarian, 2002, Forward, University of VirginiaLuchi Gonzalez, 2001, Forward, SMUAli Curtis, 2000, Forward, Duke UniversitySasha Victorine, 1999, Forward, UCLAJay Heaps, 1998, Midfielder, Duke UniversityJohnny Torres, 1997, Forward, Creighton UniversityMike Fisher, 1996, Forward, University of VirginiaMatt McKeon, 1995, Midfielder, Saint Louis UniversityTodd Yeagley, 1994, Midfielder, Indiana UniversityClaudio Reyna, 1992 & 93, Midfielder, University of VirginiaAlexi Lalas, 1991, Defender, Rutgers UniversityTony Meola, 1989, Goalkeeper, University of VirginiaJohn Harkes, 1987, Midfielder, University of VirginiaKen Snow, 1988, 1990, Forward, Indiana UniversityJohn Kerr, 1986, Forward, Duke University

PAST MAC HERMANN TROPHY AWARD WINNERS - WOMENCrystal Dunn, 2012, Midfielder, North CarolinaTeresa Noyola, 2011, Midfielder, StanfordChristen Press, 2010, Forward, StanfordKelley O’Hara, 2009, Forward, StanfordKerri Hanks, 2008, Forward, Notre DameMami Yamaguchi, 2007, Forward, Florida StateKerri Hanks, 2006, Forward, Notre DameChristine Sinclair, 2004 & 05, Forward, PortlandCatherine Reddick, 2003, Defender, North CarolinaAly Wagner, 2002, Midfielder, Santa Clara UniversityChristie Welsh, 2001, Forward, Penn StateAnne Makinen, 2000, Forward, Notre DameMandy Clemens, 1999, Forward, Santa Clara UniversityCindy Parlow, 1997 & 98, Forward, University of North CarolinaCindy Daws, 1996, Midfielder, Notre DameShannon MacMillan, 1995, Forward, University of PortlandTisha Venturini, 1994, Midfielder, University of North CarolinaMia Hamm, 1992 & 93, Forward, University of North CarolinaKristine Lilly, 1991 Midfielder, University of North Carolina

John Harkes

Claudio Reyna

Kristine Lilly

Cindy Parlow

HERMANN TROPHY WINNERS

The Hermann Trophy was established in 1967. The following are some notable winners prior to the merger with the MAC Player of the Year Award.Dov Markus, 1967, Long Island U.Al Trost, 1969 & 70, St. Louis U.Mike Seerey, 1971 & 72, St. Louis U.Dan Counce, 1973, St. Louis U.Angelo DiBernardo, 1978, IndianaMichelle Akers, 1988, Central FloridaBrad Friedel, 1992, UCLA


Crystal Dunn, North Carolina • Senior, Midfielder • Rockville Center, N.Y.

Abby Dahlkemper, ucla • Junior, Defender • Menlo Park, Calif.

Abby Dahlkemper only scored once and tallied

two assists in 2013, but her defensive contributions were key in helping UCLA (21-1-3) capture their first national championship in women’s soccer. She anchored a suffocating defense that was the best

in the nation as the Bruins allowed just eight goals during the season. This year’s UCLA squad set a new school record for shutouts in a season with 18.

Dahlkemper is the first defender since North Carolina’s Cat Reddick in 2003 to be voted a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy. She started 24 of 25 games and ranked second on the team in minutes played, playing in 2,194 of a possible 2,311 minutes. Dahlkemper scored a goal in a victory over San Diego State and assisted on the game-winner at Duke. One of her season highlights was a clutch defensive stop at Stanford late in UCLA’s double overtime victory over their archrival.

Dahlkemper earned numerous honors in 2013. She earned first-team NSCAA All-American and NSCAA Scholar-Athlete All-American honors. Dahlkemper earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors for the third consecutive year. In the Notre Dame

adidas Invitational, she was named the Defensive MVP.

Dahlkemper had a decorated high

school career before enrolling at UCLA in 2011. She was the Player of the Year in California and was widely considered the top incoming defender heading into college. She was

a member of UCLA’s No. 1 ranked recruiting class.

With the U.S. National Team, Dahlkemper has gained some valuable experience. She has been a member of the Under-23 and Under-20 U.S. National Team pools. She played with U-23s at the 2013 Four Nations Tournament, which was won by the U.S.

The 2012 MAC Hermann Trophy winner capped her college career with a strong senior

season. Despite late season injuries and national team duties, Crystal Dunn led North Carolina in goals (14) and points (34), including six game-winning goals. She earned her fourth first-team All-

ACC honors and was named the 2013 ACC Offensive Player of the Year. Dunn was also named ACC Defensive Player of the Year of the Year in 2012 and 2010. She became the first player in ACC history to win both awards during her career. Dunn is the first player to win ACC

player of the year honors three times since Mia Hamm in 1993.

Dunn was promoted to full U.S. National Team in January 2013 and has earned five caps this year, starting three times

on defense. She made her first USWNT start on March 14, 2013 as the U.S. won the gold medal in the Algarve Cup in Portugal.

During her junior year, Dunn missed a portion of UNC’s season while starring for the U.S. Under 20 National Team that captured the World Championship in Japan. She came back to Carolina and led the Tar Heels to their 22nd national championship.

The versatile Dunn started on defense, midfield and forward during her prolific career at UNC. Now she will look to continue to make her mark with the U.S. Women’s National Team. In October, she made her sixth career start for the U.S. team in the nationally televised match against Australia. Dunn helped shut down Australia’s star forward Lisa DaVanna in a 4-0 shutout victory for the U.S.

UCLA Defender

Leads Bruins to First

National Championship

in School History

The 2012 MAC Hermann

Trophy Winner Earns

2013 ACC Offensive

Player of the Year Honors


Morgan Brian

Brian Becomes First UVa Player to Win Women’s

MAC Hermann Trophy

The University of Virginia has had a distinguished histo-ry with the Missouri Athletic Club. John Harkes (1987),

Tony Meola (1989), Claudio Reyna (1992 & 1993), Mike Fisher (1996) and Alecko Eskandarian (2002) have all visited the MAC to receive the crystal soccer ball trophy. No UVa women’s player had ever captured the award, until this year.

Morgan Brian has earned college soccer’s top honor after leading the ACC in assists (14) and points (46). The junior midfielder from St. Simons Island, Ga., started 25 games for the Cavaliers. She became just the second player in UVa history to score double-digit goals and assists in the same season as she netted 16 goals to go along with her 14 assists.

Brian earned numerous honors in 2013. She earned first-team All-ACC and first-team NSCAA All-American honors. She was named ACC Player of the Week twice (Aug. 27, Oct. 15).

Her best offensive outbursts included a two goal, one assist performance against Seton Hall and a three assist performance against North Carolina State. Brian scored in all four NCAA Tournament victories to lead UVa to its first College Cup in 22 years.

Brian will enter her senior season in 2014 ranked 4th in career assists (29) and 5th in career points (91) at UVa. She is already Virginia’s all-time career NCAA Tournament scoring leader. In 2011, Brian was named the Soccer America Fresh-man of the Year.

Brian has built on the Cavaliers recent run of success. Last

Scoring Midfielder Nets College Soccer’s top Honor

year, her UVa teammate Caroline Miller became the first player in the history of the women’s program to be voted an MAC Hermann Trophy finalist.

On the international level, Brian has already made her mark. On June 15, 2013, Brian earned her first cap with the U.S. Women’s National Team in a 4-1 victory over South Korea. On Sept. 3, she scored her first USWNT goal in a game versus Mexico.

She was a member of the U.S. team that won the 2012 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Brian has represented the United States at the U-14, U-15, U-17, U-18 and U-20 levels. She has thrived at every level, despite usually being one of the younger players on the team, going back to when she was an eighth grader competing on her school’s varsity soccer team.

GP-GS: 25-25 • Goals: 16 • Assists: 14 • Points: 46


THE MAC HERMANN TROPHY GETS ITS KICKS HONORING SOCCER’S BESTCollege Soccer’s Version of the Heisman Trophy Annually Honors the Top Male and Female Players

For more than a century, the Missouri Athletic Club has celebrated outstanding

athletic achievement. During that same time, St. Louis built a reputation as the soccer capital of the United States. In 1986, those two traditions merged with the creation of the Missouri Athletic Club’s Collegiate Soccer Player of the Year.

For more than two decades, the Missouri Athletic Club has been able to establish college soccer’s version of the Heisman Trophy. The MAC has honored some of the biggest names in American soccer history. Tony Meola, John Harkes, Claudio Reyna and Alexi Lalas are a few of the past winners to visit the MAC to claim the prestigious crystal soccer ball trophy.

In 1991, a women’s award was created. The legendary Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini, who all helped grow the popularity of women’s soccer in the U.S., have won the MAC Award.

A new generation of American female soccer stars has recently passed through the MAC on their way to success on the international stage. Hermann Trophy winner Kelley O’Hara (2010) along with finalists Alex Morgan, Lauren Cheney, Tobin Heath and Heather O’Reilly formed the backbone of the women’s national team that captured Olympic Gold in London last summer.

“The MAC Award is a confidence booster and has become synonymous with the No. 1 player in college soccer,” said Meola. “The award continues to grow, and now it’s something that every player strives for.”

For Alexi Lalas, the 1991 winner, the MAC Award was an important boost heading into the start of his professional career. “It made me feel good to leave college with that type of award. My being named the top college player really helped me prepare for my role with the U.S. National Team.”

The MAC hosts an annual banquet to honor the winners. In recent years, the format has expanded to include the top three finalists.

“The MAC has created the perfect formula for presenting college soccer’s national awards,” said Bruce Arena, the most successful coach in U.S. National Team history. “The MAC does an excellent job bringing in the players, their families and coaches to St. Louis for the national press conference and the prestigious awards program.”

The annual awards banquet brings soccer fans coming back. The event is always a sellout, and a key has been the quality of personalities from around the sports world the event has been able to attract. Chris Berman, Dan Dierdorf, Bruce Arena, Brandi Chastain, Bob Ley, Brian McBride, Eric Wynalda and Mia Hamm are just a few of the featured speakers who have helped make the awards banquet an event to remember.

“The MAC Award is a confidence booster and has become synonymous with the No. 1 player in college soccer. The award continues to grow, and now it’s something that every player strives for.” -Tony Meola, 1989 MAC Hermann Trophy winner

Past MAC Hermann winners Cindy Parlow, Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan and Tisha Venturini formed the nucleus of the U.S. Women’s National team that captured the 1999 World Cup.

The three finalists for the 2009 MAC Hermann Trophy, Kelley O’Hara, Tobin Heath and Lauren Cheney, helped the U.S. win Olympic gold at the 2012 London Olympics.

The 1997 MAC Player of the Year winners Cindy Parlow and Johnny Torres with 1991 winner Alexi Lalas.

The annual press conference announcing the winners has attracted the national spotlight of prominent media outlets including ESPN and Fox Soccer Channel.


Soccer and professional sports bloodlines run deep for Taylor Twellman. When Taylor was born, his father

was playing for the Minnesota Kicks of the North American Soccer League (NASL). His uncles Mike and Steve also played professionally in the NASL. His grandfather Jim Delsing was a Major League Baseball outfielder for five teams from 1948-60. His uncle Jay Delsing is a professional golfer.

Taylor played four varsity sports (soccer, football, baseball and basketball) at St. Louis University High School, before settling on soccer as his future athletic path. After scoring 115 goals during a remarkable high school career, Taylor accepted a scholarship to the University of Maryland. He went on to a successful professional career and is now establishing himself as one of soccer’s premier broadcasters.

As he returns home as the featured speaker of tonight’s banquet, Taylor Twellman has an appreciation and insight into what the MAC Hermann Trophy represents.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to go back to St. Louis to support the MAC Hermann Award nominees,” Twellman said. “Being from St. Louis, I grew up attending these dinners and have watched some of the best players the U.S. has ever produced walk through those doors. It’s been amazing to watch players who have won the MAC Hermann Trophy, and those who have been nominated move on to successful professional careers.”

Twellman had several standout performances representing the U.S. in international competition. In 1997, his 14 goals in one year set a National U-17 team record. While competing for the U-20 Team in Nigeria, Twellman won the Golden Boot for most goals in the tournament, becoming the first American to win the award. Twellman feels that college soccer remains critical to the continued improvement of U.S. soccer.

“To this day, college soccer plays a vital role in the development of players in this country,” said Twellman. “This was evident at the 2010 World Cup, where the U.S. Men’s National Team had more than 15 players come through the college ranks. Our dominance on the women’s side can also be credited to the high level of coaching and competition in the college game. In

2013, the tradition and quality continues with the exceptional talent in these six finalists for the MAC Hermann Award.”

At 19, Twellman decided to bring his game to the professional ranks. He first signed with Munich 1860 in the German Bundesliga. During two seasons, he led scoring for the reserve team. He entered the 2002 MLS SuperDraft where he

was selected 2nd overall by the New England Revolution.It did not take Twellman long to establish himself as one of the

premier players in MLS. During his rookie season he was runner-up for the league MVP and selected to the Best XI. He became the first MLS scoring champion in Revs history, tallying 52 points on 23 goals and six assists.

In 2005, Twellman was voted MLS MVP finishing the regular season with 17 goals. In 2007, he helped the Revolution capture their first title, the U.S. Open Cup. That same season, his spectacular goal on a bicycle kick against the Chicago Fire helped New England earn a spot in the MLS Cup. The following season, Twellman’s career came to a sudden end.

“On Aug. 30, 2008, my life changed forever,” Twellman said. “In the prime of my career, I suffered a traumatic brain injury which caused me to retire at the very young age of 28. To me, there is no achievement or accolade I received on the field that can compare to what I believe is my greatest achievement off the field concussion education and awareness. I started ThinkTaylor because brain injuries have a profound impact on your life, and looking back, I could have used some guidance. To help those who suffer and bring concussion awareness will hopefully bring about change in the sports world, and it is something I will work towards for the rest of my life.”

Since retiring as a player, Twellman has continued to stay involved in the game he loves. In just a few short years, he has emerged as one of the premier soccer broadcasters.

“When thinking about what I would do after my playing career was over, I had absolutely no intention of moving to the TV side of things. When that surprise phone call from ESPN came, and they were willing to give me a shot, it turned out to be some of the most fun of my life. Broadcasting is something that challenges me each and every day, which is something that I crave. I treat TV like I did playing soccer. Having a strong work ethic, being honest, and most importantly, having an opinion.”

Taylor Twellman• Lead Analyst for ESPN Soccer • 2005 MLS MVP

• Two-time Golden Boot winner • Five-time All-Star • All-Star MVP


Team captain Harrison Shipp guided Notre

Dame to its first national title in men’s soccer. The senior forward posted team-high totals in goals (12), assists (10) and points (34). All three offensive categories were also career-best totals for the first team NSCAA All-American and ACC

Offensive Player of the Year.Shipp tallied three goals and two assists in

Notre Dame’s five-game NCAA Tournament run. He assisted on the game-winning goal in the national title match, a 2-1 victory over Maryland. Throughout the season, Shipp delivered in the clutch. He netted five game-winning goals and delivered two goals in a victory over Wisconsin in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He posted two career-best seven-game point streaks during the season.

In the classroom, Shipp has also excelled throughout his collegiate career. He carries a cumulative 3.8 GPA and has been named to the dean’s list on multiple occasions. He was named the Capital One Academic All-American for men’s soccer and earned NSCAA scholar-athlete honors.

He never missed a match during his Fighting Irish career

Harrison Shipp, NOTRE DAME • Senior, Forward • Lake Forest, Ill

where he amassed 70 points on 23 goals and 24 assists in 84 career games. He entered Notre Dame ranked as

the No. 19 recruit in the U.S. by Top Drawer Soccer. He was selected to the Big East All-Rookie team

as a freshman. He was second on the team in scoring his sophomore season, and in his junior season, he was named a Big East Academic All-Star. Shipp will now turn his attention to his professional career. He is a product of the Chicago Fire academy in Major League Soccer.

Leo Stolz, UCLA • Junior, Midfielder • Munich, Germany

Junior midfielder Leo Stolz led the

Pac-12 with 30 points (11 g, 8 a), 1.50 points per game and goals (11). He finished tied for the team lead with eight assists, ranked 13th nationally in points and 20th in goals. The native of Munich, Germany, was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year and earned first team NSCAA All-American honors.

Stolz is UCLA’s first MAC Hermann Trophy finalist since Sasha Victorine won the crystal soccer ball trophy in 1999. He delivered for the Bruins throughout the season, but especially during their run to the NCAA Tournament. Stolz recorded at least one point in 10 of

his final 14 matches and was named to the College Soccer News Team of the Week four times in 2013. On Nov. 3, he scored the

game-winning goal against No. 1 ranked California, earning Pac-12 Player of the Week honors. On Nov. 16, he finished the regular season with a two-goal

performance against San Diego State. In the NCAA Second Round against Elon on Nov. 24, he dished out three assists, which were the most by a UCLA player in a postseason game since Cliff McKinley in 2002.

Stolz began his collegiate career at George Mason before transferring to UCLA for his sophomore season. During his first season for the Bruins, he finished second in the Pac-12 in assists and earned first-team All-Conference honors. He did not have a goal his sophomore season in 2012 as he was used primarily as a defensive midfielder. Prior to this past season, coach Jorge Salcedo called on Stolz to play in more of attaching position. He quickly flourished in his new role, as Stolz proved to be equally adept at scoring goals as setting up goals.

Midfielder Delivers in the Clutch for Bruins

Shipp Guides Fighting

Irish to First National

Championship


Patrick Mullins

The Hermann Trophy was established in 1967. Two of the early winners won the award in

back-to-back seasons, Saint Louis University’s Al Trost (1969 & 1970) and Mike Seerey (1971 & 1972). It would not happen again until 21 years later when University of Virginia star Claudia Reyna won consecutive player of the year honors (1992 & 1993).

Twenty years since Reyna did it, another ACC star has accomplished the rare feat of winning back-to-back Hermann Trophies. University of Maryland’s Patrick Mullins is the type of special player to accomplish something that seems to happen every couple of decades. The scoring machine from New Orleans will have to make room on his shelf for his second crystal soccer ball trophy.

The 2013 season looked a lot like the 2012 season, when Mullins earned his first MAC Hermann Trophy. For the second year in a row, he was named the Most Valuable Player of the ACC Championship and led Maryland to a College Cup appearance.

The senior forward led the nation in goals (19) and points (46). Mullins delivered clutch goals throughout the season. He scored two goals in a 3-1 victory over No. 4 ranked Clemson and two more goals against conference rival Wake Forest.

In the postseason, Mullins continued to lead the charge for Maryland. He scored a goal each in NCAA Tournament victories over Providence and UC Irvine. Mullins netted spectacular goals in the 11th and 76th minute in the College

The Maryland Scoring Star Does it Again

Cup semifinals to lead Maryland to a 2-1 victory over Virginia and a berth in the NCAA championship game. Mullins scored another goal in the championship game, but the Terrapins fell to Notre Dame 2-1.

Mullins finishes his remarkable collegiate career ranked second on the Maryland all-time goals list with 47. His 119 career points also rank second in Maryland history. During his career, the Terrapins were 32-2-5 in matches Mullins scored a goal.

Mullins will now take his high scoring game to Major League Soccer, where he is projected to be one of the top picks in the SuperDraft on Jan. 16.

Mullins by the Numbers G A Pts2012 7 10 442013 19 8 46Career 47 25 119

Nation’s Leading Scorer Wins Second Straight MAC Hermann Trophy


The University of Notre Dame Congratulates

HARRISON SHIPP

• NSCAA All-American

• ACC Offensive Player of the Year

• Team captain

• Assisted on game-winner in national title game

• Academic All-American


The University of Notre Dame Congratulates

BoysClass 3 – Rockhurst

Class 2 – St. Dominic

Class 1 – John Burroughs

GirlsClass 3 – Eureka

Class 2 – St. Dominic

Class 1 - Duchesne

Congratulations to the 2013 Missouri State High School Soccer Champs!


Throughout the last 110 years, the Missouri Athletic Club has built a tradition of excellence unmatched by

any city club in the United States. For the MAC’s prestigious membership, which reads like a “who’s who in Missouri,” the Club has become a way of life, offering the finest in athletic facilities, plus gourmet dining and elegant guest accommodations.

When the Club first opened in September 1903, just months before the St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904, the athletic tradition of the MAC was quickly established. Club members officiated the Olympic games held in conjunction with the World’s Fair, and a full team of athletes representing the MAC also competed in the Games.

Other events helped shape the early athletic involvement of the MAC, including monthly amateur boxing matches at the Club and the debut of water polo in St. Louis. Club athletes and teams excelled in local and national Amateur Athletic Union competitions.

The MAC’s proud history of celebrating athletic excellence was enhanced in 1970 when MAC member Jack Buck created the Sports Personality of the Year Banquet to honor the top local sports figure. Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Joe Torre, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Brett Hull, Tony LaRussa, Ozzie Smith, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner and Albert Pujols are among the sports legends who have come to the MAC to receive the prestigious award. In 1986, the Club took another major step in enhancing its athletic reputation by creating the MAC Collegiate Soccer Player of the Year Award.

The MAC celebrates a proud past, but always has an eye on the future. In 1995, the MAC purchased the former Town

HISTORY OF THE MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB

Lance Berkman, 2011 Sports Personality of the Year.

The MAC Olympic Track Team in 1904.

and Country Racquet Club in suburban West St. Louis county, becoming one of the first private clubs in the country to offer its members two locations. The MAC also developed reciprocal arrangements with some of the finest private golf clubs in St. Louis and around the country.

The Missouri Athletic Club is recognized as a Platinum Club of America, a distinction which puts the MAC in the top 3% of private clubs in America. In May of 2007, the MAC was again recognized for its prestige and history when the Downtown Clubhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, the MAC remains the premier athletic, social and dining club in St. Louis. The MAC way of life is a proud one. As Club members continue that heritage, they ensure the MAC remains a vital institution well into the future.


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