KANSAS CITY, MO -- UMass Boston men's soccer senior defender Ian Visnick (Beverly, Mass.) earned national recognition after being named a 2025 United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-America selection, as announced by the association.

Visnick, a sport leadership major with a 3.90 grade point average, started all 21 matches for the Beacons during the 2025 campaign. He played a central role in guiding UMass Boston to the Little East Conference Championship Tournament title and an appearance in the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament.

The junior was named Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Year after anchoring a back line that allowed the fewest goals in conference play. UMass Boston surrendered just six goals against league opponents and only 14 goals across 17 regular-season matches. Visnick also earned First Team All-LEC honors, along with Second Team All-Region and Second Team Scholar All-Region recognition from United Soccer Coaches.

The Beacons concluded the season with a 13-4-4 overall record and finished ranked 23rd nationally in the final United Soccer Coaches Division III Coaches' Poll.