Offensive Player of the Week
Archie Murphy, Roberts Wesleyan
Junior | Forward | Bourne End, England
Junior Archie Murphy continued his hot streak with a pair of goals last week, including the game-tying goal in a 2-2 match against St. Anselm. He added the opening goal in a 2-1 win over Assumption during mid-week play. He has recorded at least a point in each of the first four games to help Roberts (3-0-1) remain undefeated to start the season. He leads the team with three goals and an assist for seven points.
Defensive Player of the Week
Thanasis Shehadeh, Queens
RS-Sophomore | Goalkeeper | Nicosia, Cyprus
In a 1-1 week for the Knights, redshirt sophomore Thanasis Shehadeh recorded eight saves and his second shutout of the year. In the 4-0 victory over Dominican on Wednesday evening, Shehadeh notched three saves as he faced four shots on goal. On Saturday, facing off against No. 6 nationally ranked SNHU, redshirt sophomore Thanasis Shehadeh recorded a season-high eight saves, helping keep the Knights in a tightly contested match.
Rookie of the Week
Bradyn Brown, Queens
Freshman | Forward | Lindenhurst, N.Y.
Rookie forward Bradyn Brown recorded his first career goal in the 4-0 victory over Dominican on Wednesday evening.
ECC Weekly Honor Roll
David Serra, District of Columbia
Junior | Midfielder | Barcelona, Spain
David Serra delivered a standout performance in UDC’s 3–2 victory over Slippery Rock. The junior midfielder scored twice, including the game-winning goal in the 79th minute, to propel the Firebirds to their first 3–0 start since 2013. Serra opened the scoring in the 8th minute and later secured the win with his second tally of the day.
Kevon Evans, St. Thomas Aquinas
Senior | Forward | Ossining, N.Y.
Evans tallied two goals and an assist on nine total shots over two matches against Georgian Court and Wilmington (Del.) last week. The senior forward scored twice in STAC's weekend road match at the Wildcats.
Sergio Becerra, District of Columbia
Senior | Goalkeeper | Barakaldo/Vizcaya/Spain
Becerra recorded three key saves to help lead the Firebirds to a 3-2 victory over Slippery Rock.
ECC Men's Soccer Weekly Award Winners
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 8 - Ignacio Lopez, District of Columbia
Sept. 15 - Archie Murphy, Roberts Wesleyan
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 8 - Eric Jewson, Roberts Wesleyan
Sept. 15 - Thanasis Shehadeh
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Sept. 8 - Carlos Villa, Queens
Sept. 15 - Bradyn Brown, Queens
1. Queens - 80 points (8 first-place votes)
2. Mercy - 70 points
3. District of Columbia - 51 points
4. Molloy - 48 points
5. D'Youville - 47 points (1 first-place vote)
6. Roberts Wesleyan - 43 points
7. St. Thomas Aquinas - 36 points
8. Staten Island - 18 points
9. Daemen - 12 points