IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly men’s soccer awards for the week ending Sunday, September 22.
Offensive Player of the Week
Lleyton Imparato, Jr., M, Memphis
Imparato scored and assisted on goals in the 2-1 win over Tulsa to help the Tigers open conference play with a victory.
Defensive Player of the Week
Logan Longo, Gr., D, Memphis
Longo recorded his third goal of the season, which ended up being the game-winning goal as the Tigers defeated Tulsa 2-1 to open conference play.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Felix Schaefer, Gr., South Florida
Schaefer recorded a clean sheet in the conference opener against FIU, recording two saves as the Bulls beat the Panthers 1-0.
Freshman of the Week
Ole Jessen, D, UAB
Jessen scored his first collegiate goal as UAB defeated Florida Atlantic 3-2 in the conference opener.
Honorable Mention
Mathias Love Groth, Jr., M, UAB
Love Groth recorded his first collegiate goal in the 85th minute to lift the Blazers past Florida Atlantic 3-2.
Jonathan Munteanu, So., GK, UAB
Munteanu made five saves in the Blazers win over Florida Atlantic.
Aboubacar Traore, Jr., F, Florida Atlantic
Traore assisted and scored a goal in the Owls’ conference opener against UAB.
Pedro Faife, So., M, South Florida
Faife scored the game-winning goal against FIU to help lead the Bulls to a conference opening win.
