Men's Soccer

SoCon Men’s Soccer Players of the Week Announced

ETSU’s Carrillo, Liberty’s Rose Shine in Late September Performances

SPARTANBURG, SC – ETSU midfielder Jaime Carrillo and Liberty goalkeeper Dan Rose were named Southern Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for matches played from September 22-28.
 
Carrillo (Amarillo, Texas) recorded the third hat trick in the history of ETSU men’s soccer in a 6-2 win over Presbyterian and helped keep the pressure on in a 2-1 SoCon win over VMI. Against the Blue Hose, Carrillo found the back of the net in the 38th minute to push the Bucs’ lead to 3-0 and reclaimed momentum for the home side after a Presbyterian goal to start the second half. Carrillo put the game away with goals in the 57th and 59th minutes. He also started and had three shots in ETSU’s 2-1 win over VMI.
 
Carrillo leads the SoCon and ranks No. 7 nationally with seven goals so far this season.
 
Rose (Leeds, England) proved to be a brick wall in Liberty’s 1-0 win over defending SoCon champion Furman, turning away nine shots in the win. It was the first shutout of the season for the Flames. He set the tone with six saves before halftime and followed with three in the second half to thwart any Paladins’ comeback hopes.
 
ETSU (5-4-1, 1-0-1 SoCon) steps out of SoCon play to host Charlotte on Saturday morning in Johnson City at 10:00 ET. Liberty (3-4-1, 1-1 SoCon) hosts Mercer in another SoCon contest on Saturday at 1:00 pm ET.
 
Also Nominated (Offense): Hugo Kopke (Liberty), Taylor Bowen (Wofford)
Also Nominated (Defense): Seth Wilson (UNCG), AJ Pama (Mercer), Pepe Hinterschuster (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)
Sep 8 – Caleb Borneo, R-Jr., MF, UNCG (Morgantown, WV)
Sep 15 – Gavin Dick, Fr., F, ETSU (Stirling, Scotland)
Sep 22 – Malo Jungling, Fr., MF, UNCG (Veckring, France)
Sep 29 – Jaime Carrillo, Sr., MF, ETSU (Amarillo, Texas)
 
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)
Sep 8 – Henry Hampshaw, Sr., GK, Mercer (Holmfirth, England)
Sep 15 – Seth Wilson, R-Sr., GK, UNCG (Frisco, Texas)
Sep 22 – Aaron Salinas, Sr., GK, Furman (Grand Prairie, Texas)
Sep 29 – Dan Rose, So., GK, Liberty (Leeds, England)