IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly men’s soccer awards for the week ending Sunday, October 27.
Offensive Player of the Week
Lleyton Imparato, Jr., M, Memphis
Imparato helped keep the Tigers in first place in The American with one match remaining by scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 come from behind victory over Florida Atlantic.
Defensive Player of the Week
Kemali Green, Gr., D, Temple
Green anchored the backline that did not allow a single shot on goal against FIU in a 0-0 draw.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Leo Stritter, Jr., GK, Charlotte
Stritter finished with six saves in two clean sheet matches, defeating Elon in midweek action 2-0 before finishing with a 0-0 draw against UAB.
Freshman of the Week
Ryan Ruguaru, Fr., M/D, Memphis
Ruguaru logged 67 minutes on defense to help the Tigers earn a come from behind victory over UAB.
Honorable Mention
Ian Pilcher, Sr., D, Charlotte
Pilcher played in all 180 minutes in two shutouts against UAB and Elon, allowing just seven total shots on goal.
Filip Sabatti, Jr., GK, Memphis
Sabatti finished with two saves to help the Tigers earn a win over Florida Atlantic
Wes Bottenburg, Jr., D, Tulsa
Bottenburg scored his second goal of the season to help lift the Golden Hurricane past South Florida.
Alex Lopez, Sr., GK, Tulsa
Lopez earned four saves to help Tulsa secure its first road win of the season.
Camilo Vargas, Sr., M, Tulsa
Vargas scored the game-winning goal off the bench with just over three minutes to play to life Tulsa past South Florida.
