PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The American Athletic Conference announced the men’s soccer awards for the 2016 season, which were voted on by the league’s eight head coaches.
UCF junior Matias Pyysalo was named the American Offensive Player of the Year while USF defensive back Prosper Figbe earned the league’s Defensive Player of the Year honor. Cincinnati sophomore Adam Wilson was tabbed the American Midfielder of the Year. USF senior Spasoje Stefanovic was named the American Goalkeeper of the Year while Rookie of the Year honors went to SMU forward Garrett McLaughlin. The American all-conference and all-rookie teams were also announced.