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 6.
Offensive Player of the Week
Adam Yousfi, Jr., M, Memphis
Yousfi came off the bench and connected on the game-winning goal to lift the Tigers past No. 9 Charlotte.
Defensive Player of the Week
Jackson Kim, Gr., D, Memphis
Kim was part of the backline that held No. 9 Charlotte to just three shots on goal in the Tigers 1-0 win on Saturday.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Felix Schaefer, Gr., South Florida
Shaefer recorded a clean sheet in the 2-0 win over Temple, finishing with five saves in his third shutout of the season.
Freshman of the Week
Ryan Ruguaru, Fr., M, Memphis
Playing a defensive midfield role, Ruguaru helped limit No. 9 Charlotte to just three shots on goal in the 1-0 Memphis victory.
Honorable Mention
Driss Nasser, Fr., M, FIU
Nasser logged the game-winning assist in the 3-2 win over UAB.
Leo Vilchis, Jr., D, FIU
Vilchis scored a goal and posted an assist in FIU’s win over UAB
Nicholas Villalobos, Jr., M, FIU
Villalobos scored a pair of goals in the 3-2 win over UAB on Saturday, including the game-winner in the second half.
Filip Sabatti, Jr., GK, Memphis
Sabatti earned six saves on the week, recording a pair of clean sheets in 1-0 wins over Belmont and No. 9 Charlotte.
Jalen Anderson, Gr., F, South Florida
Anderson scored on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to help lead the Bulls past Temple.
