BOSTON – No. 16 Vermont posted a third straight shutout while New Hampshire and UAlbany also earned conference wins as each of the three teams improved to 2-0 in America East action on Saturday.
The Catamounts put their seven-game win streak on the line when they host Bryant this Saturday, while the Wildcats look to stary perfect when they travel to NJIT, who has yet to give up a goal in two conference contests thus far. Binghamton hosts UAlbany, while UMBC looks for its first win against UMass Lowell to round out the slate.
The preseason poll was announced on August 9
2022 #AEMSOC Weekly Award Winners – Oct. 3
Offensive Player of the Week
Max Murray, Vermont – Jr., Midfielder, Kennebunkport, Maine
- Finished with two goals in a 4-0 win over UMass Lowell.
- Recorded six shots total and now leads the America East with six goals.
- Murray earned his third straight #AEMSOC Offensive Player of the Week honor.
Defensive Player of the Week
Mats Roorda, Binghamton – Sr., Goalkeeper, Groningen, Holland
- Went 1-0-1 and didn’t allow a goal two contests while making five saves.
- Played the first 70 minutes against Hartford, making two saves without allowing a goal.
- Posted three saves in 90 minutes to earn a 0-0 draw with NJIT.
Rookie of the Week
Andrea Campoli, NJIT – Fr., Defender, Rome, Italy
- Played all 90 minutes on defense in a scoreless draw against Binghamton.
- Helped limit the Binghamton to just four shots on goal.
- This is Campoli’s first career #AEMSOC Rookie of the Week honor.
2022 #AEMSOC Weekly Award Winners
Aug. 29 – Offensive Player of the Week: Spencer Hanks, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Nate Silveira, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Maximus Barboto, NJIT
Sept. 6 – Offensive Player of the Week: Nick Awada, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Luca Marinelli, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Brooklyn Baker, Bryant
Sept. 12 – Offensive Player of the Week: Rory O’Driscoll, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Daniel Shannon, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Maximus Barboto, NJIT
Sept. 19 – Offensive Player of the Week: Max Murray, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Luca Marinelli, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Lasse Kelp, UMBC
Sept. 26 - Offensive Player of the Week: Max Murray, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Samuel Reisgys, NJIT; Rookie of the Week: Jackson Finn, UAlbany
Sept. 26 - Offensive Player of the Week: Max Murray, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Mats Roorda, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Andrea Campoli, NJIT
America East is one of the best men’s soccer conferences in the country. Four teams have reached the third round of the NCAA tournament since 2014, including UMBC getting all the way to the College Cup in 2014. The conference has received multiple bids to the NCAA tournament in three of last seven seasons, including in 2021 when both UNH and league champion Vermont received bids.
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