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Mid-American Conference Men's Soccer Newcomer Of The Year
The Mid-American Conference Men's Soccer Awards are the annual awards given to the top coach, the best player, and the best freshman in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the NCAA Division I men's soccer season as voted on by the conference's head coaches. Player of the Year *1993 Paul Wilkinson, Akron *1994 Dan Creech, Miami † *1995 Dustin Swinehart, Miami † *1996 Steve Klein, Bowling Green *1997 Eirik Frederiksen, Northern Illinois *1998 Michael Apple, Akron *1999 Steve Butcher, Buffalo † *2000 Byron Carmichael, Marshall # *2001 Illka Jantti, Kentucky # *2002 Byron Carmichael, Marshall # *2003 Jamal Shteiwi, Kentucky # *2004 Jamal Shteiwi, Kentucky # *2005 Ross McKenzie, Akron *2006 Siniša Ubiparipović, Akron *2007 Cory Sipos, Akron *2008 Steve Zakuani, Akron *2009 Teal Bunbury Akron *2010 Darlington Nagbe, Akron *2011 Darren Mattocks, Akron *2012 Scott Caldwell, Akron *2013 Aodhan Quinn, Akron *2014 Andy Bevin, West Virginia *2015 Russell Cicerone, Buff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I collegiate athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members located in Illinois, Indiana, and New York. For football, the MAC participates in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision. The MAC is headquartered in the Public Square district in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and has two members in the nearby Akron area. The conference ranks highest among all ten NCAA Division I FBS conferences for graduation rates. History The five charter members of the Mid-American Conference were Ohio University, Butler University, the University of Cincinnati, Wayne University (now Wayne State University), and Western Reserve University, one of the predecessors to today's Case Western Reserve University. Wayne University left after the first year. Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Mattocks
Darren Dimitri Mattocks (born 2 September 1990) is a Jamaican professional footballer who last played as a forward for Phoenix Rising FC and the Jamaica national football team. College career Mattocks played for the University of Akron where he made 47 appearances and scored 39 goals over two years. He was nominated for several awards during his tenure, including one to the first-year All-American teams by several different media outlets. Professional career Vancouver Whitecaps FC Mattocks was selected by Vancouver Whitecaps FC with the second overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. He made his club debut on opening day against the Montreal Impact coming off the bench. Soon after his club debut he suffered severe burns from a cooking accident and missed almost two months before returning to the line-up on 9 May against FC Edmonton when he scored his first goal for the Whitecaps in the 93rd minute. Mattocks scored his first MLS goal on 26 May 2012 against the Portland Timb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dillon Serna
Dillon Paul Serna (born March 25, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Colorado Rapids 2 in MLS Next Pro. He previously played in Major League Soccer for Colorado Rapids and in the USL Championship for Sporting Kansas City II and Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Career Club Serna joined the U.S. Soccer Development Academy with the Rapids' academy in 2009. After graduating from high school, he played one year of college soccer for the University of Akron, scoring two goals and contributing eight assists. He signed with the Rapids as a homegrown player in January 2013. Serna made his MLS debut in a 3–0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2013 regular season finale. Serna scored his first professional and his first MLS goal on April 26, 2014, in a 4–1 loss to the Seattle Sounders. On November 21, 2019, the Rapids announced that Serna was out of contract with the club, but did not announce that they were working on a new contract. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wil Trapp
William Alexander Trapp (born January 15, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Trapp graduated from Lincoln High School, where he was the 2010 NSCAA National High School Player of the Year, and played two years in college at Akron. He signed with Columbus Crew SC as a Homegrown Player, the fourth in club history, and would eventually be named as the club's captain. Trapp wore the armband for Crew SC for the first time on May 17, 2014, and received the nod permanently ahead of the 2017 season. While with Columbus, he was named as a 2016 MLS All-Star, and appeared in MLS Cup 2015. At international level, Trapp first installed himself as a fixture for the United States with the youth teams. He captained the U20s at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and did the same for the U23s in the 2016 CONCACAF–CONMEBOL play-off. Trapp earned his first cap for the seni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarek Valentin
Zarek Chase Valentin (born August 6, 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United. A former youth international for the United States, Valentin represents the Puerto Rico national team. Career College and amateur Valentin graduated from Manheim Township High School before enrolling at the University of Akron in 2009. He started all 25 games for the Zips in his freshman year, and was off the field for only 11 minutes. He was a key contributor in defense and allowed just seven goals all season, helping them finish with a 23-1-0 season record, ultimately losing on penalties during the NCAA National Championship in 2009. Although the team didn't take home the title, this was their first year making it to the finals. During just his first year in Ohio, he was named Mid-American Conference Newcomer of the Year, College Soccer News All-Freshman First Team, and the All-MAC First Team. In his 2010 season at the University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evan Bush
Evan William Bush (born March 6, 1986) is an American soccer player, who plays as a goalkeeper for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Career College and amateur Bush attended Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio and played college soccer at Akron, where he was named to the NSCAA all-Great Lakes Region and the 2008 all-Ohio team season. He was also a three-time all-Mid American Conference first team selection, the 2005 MAC Newcomer of the Year, was named to the 2005 Freshman All-American team, and remains the all-time career leader in the MAC in wins (62), shutouts (48), and G.A.A (.60). During his college years Bush also played with Chicago Fire Premier, the Cleveland Internationals, and the Cape Cod Crusaders in the USL Premier Development League, being named to the PDL All-Central Conference team in 2006. Professional Lower divisions Bush turned professional in 2009, and after failing to secure a professional contract with Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riley O'Neill
Riley O'Neill (born September 9, 1985) is a Canadian soccer coach and former player who serves as an assistant coach for Pacific FC. Club career On January 18, 2007 O'Neill was drafted by Colorado Rapids in the third round (36th overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft. His rights were traded to Toronto FC on April 19, 2007. However, he never signed with Toronto, opting to try his luck abroad. O'Neill signed with German club SV Wilhelmshaven who played in the Regionalliga Nord in 2007 through 2008, before moving to Eintracht Braunschweig. He struggled for playing time with Braunschweig, spending most his time with their second team. O'Neill moved back to SV Wilhelmshaven in 2009. O'Neill moved again in 2011, this to MYPA who played in the Finnish Veikkausliiga. He managed twelve goals over two seasons with the club, but he became a free agent at the end of their 2012 season. The Victoria Highlanders announced the signing of Riley O'Neill as one of their over-age player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Michigan Eagles
The Eastern Michigan Eagles, formerly known as the Normalites and the Hurons, are the athletic teams for Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The Eagles compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The only exception is the women's rowing program, which is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. Altogether, the Eagles have won three NCAA Division II national championships and 13 NAIA Division I national championships in five different sports (baseball, men's cross country, men's swimming and diving, men's indoor track and field, and men's outdoor track and field); moreover, EMU has been NCAA Division I national runner-up twice. In 1940, the men's cross country team finished second to Indiana University at the national meet hosted by Michigan State University. The Eagles have also won the Reese Trophy, given to the best overall men's athletic program in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Michigan Broncos Men's Soccer
The Western Michigan Broncos men's soccer team represents Western Michigan University in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. As of the next NCAA men's soccer season in 2023, the Broncos compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), following the dropping of men's soccer by WMU's full-time home of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The team currently plays in the soccer-specific WMU Soccer Complex on the campus. The team has qualified for NCAA Tournament a total of three times, earning berths in 2003, 2017, and 2022. The team won the MAC regular season championship in 2017. History Joining the Missouri Valley Conference Following the Mid-American Conference's decision to suspend sponsorship of men's soccer following the 2022 season, the Western Michigan Broncos have announced that they will be joining the Missouri Valley Conference as affiliate members beginning in 2023. Fellow MAC members Bowling Green and Northern Illinois will join the Broncos in MVC men ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Bye
Brandon Bye (born November 29, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club New England Revolution. Career College and amateur Bye was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and grew up in nearby Portage, Michigan. He played his college career at Western Michigan University where he played mainly as a winger. Bye played 64 matches for the Broncos, starting 62. He scored 22 goals and had 19 assists. Bye also played for National Premier Soccer League sides Grand Rapids FC, Kalamazoo FC and Minneapolis City SC. Professional On January 19, 2018, New England Revolution selected Bye with the 8th overall pick of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. He signed with the club on February 10, 2018. Bye made his professional debut on March 3, 2018 as a 55th-minute substitute during a 0–2 loss to Philadelphia Union. Bye scored his first professional goal, an 82nd minute equalizer against Los Angeles FC, on September 15, 2018. Career statistics Club Honors New E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Najem
Adam Ahmad Najem (Persian: آدام نجم; born January 19, 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bhayangkara and the Afghanistan national team. Career Youth and college Raised in Clifton, New Jersey, Najem played prep soccer at Paramus Catholic High School. Najem played four years of college soccer at the University of Akron between 2013 and 2016, making 89 appearances, scoring 33 goals and tallying 29 assists. While at college, Najem also appeared for Premier Development League sides New York Red Bulls U23 and Michigan Bucks, where he won the 2016 PDL Championship. Club Najem signed with Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union on February 8, 2017, after acquiring his rights from New York Red Bulls in exchange for a second-round 2018 MLS SuperDraft pick. He made his professional debut on April 1, 2017, while on loan with the Union's United Soccer League affiliate Bethlehem Steel, playing 90 minutes in a 3–2 loss to Rochester Rhino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Cicerone
Russell Cicerone (born November 17, 1994) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sacramento Republic of the USL Championship. Early life Russell Cicerone was born on November 17, 1994, to parents David and Mary. Cicerone grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he attended Brother Rice High School. Cicerone played on the school's soccer team, and served as team captain for one year. He also played soccer at Vardar Freiburg Academy as a high school senior. Career Amateur and college Cicerone spent four years playing college soccer at University at Buffalo between 2013 and 2016, where he scored 42 goals in 71 appearances, also tallying 22 assists. Cicerone also appeared for USL PDL side Michigan Bucks in 2015 and 2016, helping to lead them to the league title in 2016 Professional On January 17, 2017, Cicerone was selected in the fourth round, 76th overall, of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers. Cicerone joined United Soccer League side Portland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
