Boston, Mass. – UMBC women's soccer was rewarded on Wednesday, as three Retrievers earned major America East honors. Redshirt sophomore midfielder Zoe Brossman headlined the trio with a coveted First Team selection, while sophomore central back Hailey Ahmed locked down a spot on the Second Team. Not to be outdone, freshman forward Brooke Clagett stormed onto the scene this season with an All-Rookie Team nod.

"We are incredibly proud of Zoe, Hailey, and Brooke for earning these well-deserved conference honors," said UMBC head coach Rick Stainton. "Each has made a game-changing impact on our team's incredible season, and their recognition is a testament to their drive, passion, and skill. These accolades reflect not only their hard work, but also the relentless energy and unity of our entire squad. Our journey this year has been unforgettable, and it's thrilling to see these three stand out for their leadership in moving our program to new heights."

Brossman makes history as the first Retriever named to the First Team since 2014 (Jessy Brown, Amira Walcott). After an impressive All-Rookie campaign last year, Brossman erupted for a career-high 14 points (6 goals, 2 assists), elevating her game in just her second season on the pitch. She's tied for tenth in the conference with .79 points per game and has delivered in the clutch with two game-winning goals.

Ahmed anchors the Retrievers' defense with poise and power, transforming into a set-piece threat this season. Twice named AE Defensive Player of the Week, she's tied for 17^th in the league with .50 points per game, racking up three goals and three assists. With one of the conference's strongest and most accurate legs, Ahmed's free kicks have kept opponents on edge all year.

Clagett has exploded onto the scene as a freshman phenom, matching Brossman for the team lead with 14 points (6 goals, 2 assists). She's tied for the league lead with four game-winning goals and has racked up two America East Rookie of the Week awards, plus an Offensive Player of the Week honor. Her five-point outburst against Fairmont State on August 20 was the second-highest single-game total in the league this season.

UMBC earned its first America East Conference Tournament berth since 2015 and will be the #5 seed when the event gets underway on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Retrievers will be in Burlington to face the #4-seeded Vermont Catamounts at Virtue Field at 3:00 p.m. The Dawgs will travel to top-seeded Binghamton this Sunday for the semifinals with a victory.