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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly soccer awards for the week of October 10 - 16.
Rochester Community & Technical College goalkeeper, Jordan Weber, has been named the MCAC Women's Soccer Goalkeeper-of-the-Week. Saving 9 shots on 9 attempts in 90 minutes of work, Weber put together another shutout this season, leading the NJCAA with 7. Rochester Community & Technical College center back, Amy Gonzalez, earned the MCAC Defensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award after leading the Yellowjacket defense to another shutout and a 0-0 tie against St. Mary University. Lydia Steinbauer, forward for Lake Superior College, picked up the week's MCAC Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award after scoring 4 goals in 10 shots on goal and 17 shots overall. The four goals were enough to secure a win for Lake Superior over Alexandria College.
Riverland Community College's defender, Said Geelle, was named MCAC Men's Soccer Defensive Field Athlete of the Week. Geelle scored a goal and assisted on another, while also putting together a strong defensive effort, to help his Blue Devils to two wins this week. Pedro Marinho Brandao de Almeida, forward for Riverland Community College, earns the MCAC Men's Soccer Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week honor. Brandao de Almeida took 10 shots in two games with 5 on goal and scored two goals and assisted on another.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: Women: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wsoc/2022-23/teams?sort=name&r=0&pos= Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2022-23/leaders
MCAC Standings: Women: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wsoc/2022-23/standings Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2022-23/standings
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MCAC Women's SoccerGoalkeeper and Field Players of the Week |
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Jordan Weber Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Goalkeeper Oronoco, MN |
Goalkeeper of the WeekShots on Goal: 9 Goals Against: 0 Saves: 9 Minutes of Play: 90 minutes Noteworthy Information: Jordan added another shutout to the season, her 7th on the year which is the best in the NJCAA. Next Contest: October 22 vs. Lake Superior College in the Region 13 Women's Soccer Championship Game Team Record: 8-2-3 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC
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Amy Gonzalez Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Center Back Smithfield, UT |
Defensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 0 Shots on Goal: 0 Goals: 0 Assists: 0 Noteworthy Information: Amy led the Yellowjacket defense that refused to give up a goal against St. Mary University. Next Contest: October 22 vs. Lake Superior College in the Region 13 Women's Soccer Championship Game Team Record: 8-2-3 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC |
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Lydia Steinbauer Lake Superior College FR / Forward Allenton, WI |
Offensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 17 Shots on Goal: 10 Goals: 4 Assists: 0 Noteworthy Information: Lydia's 4 goals were just enough to get a win over Alexandria College. Next Contest: October 22 at Rochester Community & Technical College in the Region 13 Women's Soccer Championship Game Team Record: 2-2 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC |
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MCAC Men's SoccerPlayers of the Week |
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Said Geelle Riverland Community College FR / Defender Owatonna, MN |
Defensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 5 Shots on Goal: 1 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Noteworthy Information: Said played 170 of the possible 180 minutes of action this week, scoring a goal and adding an assist in the win over Lake Superior College. He has 3 goals and 4 assists on the season. Next Contest: October 20 vs. Alexandria College in the Region 13 Men's Soccer semifinals Team Record: 9-5-1 overall, 6-2 in the MCAC |
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Pedro Marinho Brandao de Almeida Riverland Community College FR / Forward Brasilia, Brazil |
Offensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 10 Shots on Goal: 5 Goals: 2 Assists: 1 Noteworthy Information: Pedro scored Riverland's lone goal in a double overtime loss to Anoka-Ramsey, and then scored a goal and assisted on another in a win over Lake Superior. He leads the MCAC with 11 goals this season. Next Contest: October 20 vs. Alexandria College in the Region 13 Men's Soccer semifinals Team Record: 9-5-1 overall, 6-2 in the MCAC
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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.