SoCon Men’s Soccer Players of the Week Announced

SPARTANBURG, SC – UNC Greensboro midfielder Keaviano Francis and Furman defender Ryan Wagner were named Southern Conference offensive and defensive players of the week for matches held from August 25-31.

Francis (East London, South Africa / Noordgesig Secondary) took a pass from Lasse Dahl in the 23^rd minute against Sun Belt favorite West Virginia, putting home the equalizer in a 1-1 draw. Francis’ effort was the lone shot on goal for the No. 15 Spartans. The senior standout leads UNCG with four points so far this season.

Wagner (Leawood, KS / Blue Valley North HS) delivered the game winner in No. 21 Furman’s 4-3 win at home over No. 22 Duke at home, giving head coach Brandon Tucker his first career win with the Paladins. Wagner took a pass from Wilfer Bustamante in the 76^th minute to put Furman up 4-2 and helped hold off the Blue Devils over the final four minutes after the lead was trimmed to one goal.

Wagner also played a key role in Furman’s 0-0 draw at UNC Wilmington.

UNC Greensboro (1-0-2) begins a three-game road swing on Tuesday night at Davidson (7:00 pm / ESPN+). Furman (1-1-2) plays at Davidson on September 4 (6:00 pm / ESPN+)

Others Nominated on Offense: Samson Kpardeh (Liberty), Bradley Takamo (Wofford).

Others Nominated on Defense: Seth Wilson (UNCG), Adam Celik (Wofford). 

2026 SoCon Men’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week 

Aug 25 – Samson Kpardeh, So., F, Liberty (Worcester, MA)

Sep 1 – Keaviano Francis, Sr., MF, UNCG (East London, South Africa)

2026 SoCon Men’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week 

Aug. 25 – Trym Linberg, So., D, UNCG (Bærums Verk, Norway)

Sep 1 – Ryan Wagner, Jr., D, Furman (Leawood, KS)