Men's Team of The Week: October 18

by TopDrawerSoccer

October 18, 2022

By the time the Louisville back line turned towards its own goal, Syracuse forward Levonte Johnson was already gone. The pass over the top had been perfect, allowing the striker to corral the ball in stride, accelerate towards goal, and finish calmly at the near post. The goal was Syracuse’s second of the night in a massive 2-1 road win over Louisville — a victory that all-but clinched the top spot in the ACC Atlantic division. Johnson has been a nuisance for opposing defenders all season, scoring and assisting to serve as the focal point of the Orange’s dynamic attack. And his game winner against Louisville showed just how valuable he is to the team. He now has 11 goal involvements on the season — and appears well positioned to provide many more.

Player of the week: Levonte Johnson, Syracuse

Men's Team of the Week: October 10-16

GK Cole Jensen, Xavier - Jensen turned in two solid performances for Xavier last week, totaling 10 saves in a 1-0-1 wee for the Muskateers.

D Mariano Fazio, Tulsa - Fazio scored the Hurricanes’ second in a 3-0 rout of Memphis. He was also part of a defensive unit that held the Tigers to just three shots.

D Joel Sangwa, Akron - Sangwa scored the game winner in a crucial conference clash against WMU(m) and also helped the Zips keep a clean sheet against a high scoring side.

D Kieran Sargeant, Georgetown - Sergeant played 176 minutes across two games in a successful week for the Hoyas. He also contributed an assist in the 3-0 win over Villanova.

D Sean Suber, Charlotte - Suber tallied two assists as the 49ers roared to a big conference win over SMU.

M Ben Stitz, Penn - Stitz scored twice and added an assist in a 2-0 week for the Quakers. His stellar week helped Penn open a three point lead atop the Ivy League.

M Max Hamelink, San Francisco - Hamelink was involved in four the five Dons’ goals as they beat California by a 5-1 score.

M Josh Bolma, Maryland - Bolma scored and assisted for the Terps in a 2-2 tie with Wisconsin. His goal — a chest and volley into the bottom corner — was one of the week’s best strikes.

F Levonte Johnson, Syracuse - Johnson scored the winner against Louisville as the Orange snatched a vital road win.

F Clarence Awoudor, Oregon State - Awoudor was at the center of the Beavers’ upset of Portland — scoring and adding two assists in a 3-2 win.

F CJ Fodrey, San Diego State - Fodrey had his best game for San Diego State at the perfect time, scoring and assisting as the Aztecs beat local rivals San Diego.

Honorable mentions: F Ryan Wittenbrink (Indiana), F Jonathan Stout (Michigan State), M Scott Vatne (Elon), GK Zenden Hart (St. John’s(m)), M/F Nathan Messer (William & Mary), M Sergi Martinez (Bowling Green)