IRVING, Texas – The American Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly men’s soccer awards for the week ending Sunday, October 19.
Offensive Player of the Week
Patrik Fagan, So., F, UAB
Fagan scored both goals for the Blazers to help UAB overcome an early deficit and defeat No. 17 North Carolina, 2-1.
Tate Asante, So., F, Charlotte
Asante scored the game-winning goal for the 49ers in a 1-0 win over No. 22 Florida Atlantic, putting Charlotte in sole possession of first place in the American.
Defensive Player of the Week
Jemone Barclay, Sr., D, Charlotte
Barclay assisted on the game-winning goal over No. 22 Florida Atlantic, while anchoring a backline that allowed just three shots on goal.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Francisco Ranieri, Jr., GK, UAB
Ranieri was a force in the net, picking up ten saves in the win in Chapel Hill over No. 17 North Carolina.
Freshman of the Week
Miller Lashlee, Fr., F, Memphis
Lashlee added two goals to his season total in the 4-2 win against Temple.
Honorable Mention
Diogo Fazenda, Fr., F, Charlotte
Diogo assisted on the game-winning goal over No. 22 Florida Atlantic to put the 49ers in first place in the American.
Saad Chaouki, Jr., M, Memphis
Chaouki scored two goals, including the game-winning goal in the 82nd minute, against Temple.
Diego Real, Jr., F, Missouri State
Real scored a goal in a 3-1 win at South Florida.
Alex Matthews, Jr., M, Missouri State
Matthews anchored a backline that allowed just two shots on goal in the win at South Florida.
Jared Aguilar, R-So., M, Tulsa
Aguilar scored the game-winning goal, while adding an assist on another, in the 3-2 win against FIU.
