11/17/2025

Category:

  • Athletics
  • Residential

FOREST CITY, Iowa – On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) released the 2025 All-Conference Men's Soccer teams. Dickson Phoonand Kael Alvarez Pazos received Honorable Mention recognition.

Phoon, a junior goalkeeper from Perth, Australia, played 1278 minutes in 16 games this season. Coach Joseph Tibbs said, "Dickson has been a tremendous leader for us in goal this season. His pivotal penalty-kick save in our win at Concordia–Moorhead was a defining moment, and his shot-stopping ability kept us competitive in nearly every match. I'm excited to see his continued growth as we prepare for the 2026 season."

Alvarez Pazos, a freshman defender from San Jose, Costa Rica, started in 17 games this season. Coach Tibbs said, "From the first day of preseason, Kael showed he was ready to compete. As a freshman, he demonstrated impressive consistency, starting 17 matches and strengthening our defensive unit. His 1v1 defending was exceptional, and he logged significant minutes throughout the year. The experience he gained this season will pay major dividends moving forward."

To view the GPAC's release, click here.