KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Yellowjacket men's soccer team saw three of its players slated to the 2023 United Soccer Coaches Region IX Teams, as the organization announced its honorees in an announcement Tuesday.
 
Junior defensemen Josh Bellamy (High Wycombe, England/FAB Football Academy) landed a spot on the second team, while senior midfielder Felipe Oliveira (Belo Horizonte, Brazil/Colegio Soma) and senior defensemen Alex Hanson (Superior, Wis./Superior Senior) found themselves on the third team.
 
Bellamy picks up his second honor from the United Soccer Coaches, also receiving second team honors in 2022. He saw action in 21 matches while starting in 20, ending the 2023 season in second place for minutes played (1,449), goals scored (10), and first in assists (nine). Bellamy's efforts in conference action were good for sixth in shots and goals, while also leading the circuit in assists.
 
Oliveira received a third team citation from the USC after a strong first season with the Yellowjackets in 2023. He was one of three players to see action in all 23 matches, tallying 1,393 minutes on the pitch and 13 total points off five goals and three assists. He ended the campaign with sole possession of third place in shots (55) and tied for first with shots on goal (32) on the team.
 
Hanson also landed third team distinction for his work on the pitch, playing in 20 matches and starting 19. His 1,324 minutes led to yet another year of strong defensive output, leading the backline in allowing just 0.87 goals per match and 7.7 shots per match.
 
The Yellowjackets captured their seventh straight Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) title in 2023 and advanced to their sixth straight NCAA Tournament, ending the campaign with an overall record of 17-4-2.