COLUMBUS, Ohio - The D2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) announced its 2025 All-America Men's Soccer selections on Tuesday afternoon. From Cal State East Bay, Alejandro Zarate was named to the Second Team after an outstanding season on the pitch. He reached the All-America ballot after being named to the D2 CCA All-West Region First Team in November.

As the Pioneers reached the 2025 CCAA Tournament Semifinals for a second straight season, Zarate led the squad with his offensive prowess. He had a team-high nine goals and nine assists for 27 points - the most by a Pioneer since joining the CCAA. 

Of his nine goals, Zarate had three braces, two of which were in back-to-back matches on October 17 and 19. All three of his braces included the game winning goal for East Bay. He led the CCAA in shots-per-match (3.89) and had a conference high 32 shots on goal. 

Also in 2025, Zarate became the first Pioneer ever to be named CCAA Midfielder of the Year and was named to the All-CCAA First Team. With his pair of braces in mid-October, he was named FloCollege/CCAA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for Oct. 13-19.