Offensive Player
Calle Sjoberg, Iona
Sr, Vaermdoe, Sweden, Sjolins Gymnasium Sodermalm
 
Graduating senior Calle Sjoberg capped his collegiate career with a goal and an assist in the Iona University men’s soccer team’s 3-1 Senior Day victory over Manhattan on Wednesday. The Varmdoe, Sweden, native netted his second goal of the season in the 77th minute to bring the Gaels level at 1-1. Sjoberg followed with his second assist of the campaign on Iona’s game-winning goal in the 83rd minute to help secure the victory.
 
Defensive Player
Alex Murania, Marist
Jr, Queens, NY, Avenues The World School NY
 
Junior goalkeeper Alex Murania recorded 10 saves, tying his career high, and made a penalty kick save in the Red Foxes' 2-1 victory over Siena. His performance helped Marist secure its fourth consecutive win and clinch the No. 2 seed in the 2026 Metro Men's Soccer Championship.
 
Rookie of the Week
Ignacio Manzanares, Iona
Fr, Cordoba, Argentina, Colegio Del Carmen
 
Rookie Ignacio Manzanares capped his debut campaign with the Iona University men’s soccer team with a goal and an assist in the Gaels’ 3-1 victory over Manhattan on Wednesday. The Cordoba, Argentina, native netted his seventh tally of the season and third game-winning goal in the 83rd minute to give Iona the lead before adding an assist on the team's final goal just two minutes later. His third game-winner moved him into a tie for the conference lead.
 
The 2026 Metro Men's Soccer Championship is a six-team, single-elimination tournament scheduled for November 7–14. Each match will be hosted by the higher seed, with teams reseeded following each round of the championship. The tournament begins with the first round on Saturday, November 7, followed by the semifinals on Wednesday November 11. The championship concludes with the title match on Saturday, November 14. For more information regarding the 2026 Metro Men’s Soccer Championship, please visit here.