Sophomore midfielder Julian Buescher has been named a second-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Buescher is the eighth player in Syracuse history to be named an NSCAA All-American.

Buescher leads the Orange, and is tied for seventh in the nation, with 11 assists. His eight goals is second most on SU, as well as his 27 points. Nearly two weeks ago, Buescher was named one of 15 semifinalists for the Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy, awarded to college soccer’s best player. He was also named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team in November.

Last season, Syracuse goalie Alex Bono was named a first-team All-American. Prior to 2014, the last time an Orange was named an All-American was in 1992.

No. 6 seed SU (16-5-3, 3-4-1 ACC) takes on No. 2 seed Clemson (17-2-3, 6-1-1) in the national semifinals on Friday at 6 p.m. Follow @DOSports and at dailyorange.com for coverage.