KANSAS CITY, Mo. – University of Central Missouri Jennies Soccer's Mikayla Ernst has been named a 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-American, it was announced by the organization on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Ernst, a junior from Raymore, Mo., earned Third Team All-America honors as a forward, becoming the 23rd All-American in Jennies Soccer history.

Ernst led the Jennies and the MIAA in goals scored (12) and points (30) in her 21 matches in 2025. She added a team-best five game-winning goals and was 2-for-3 in penalty-kick attempts on the season. Ernst was a First Team All-MIAA, D2CCA All-Central Region, and United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region selection.

The Jennies posted an overall record of 11-6-4 in 2025. UCM advanced to the NCAA-II tournament for the 15th consecutive season and 18th time in program history, falling to No. 3-seed St. Cloud State in the second round in overtime Nov. 23, 2-1.

This year's United Soccer Coaches All-Americans will be recognized for their accomplishments at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pa., in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches Convention.

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