The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Blazers Place Three On All-Conference USA Team
11/7/2017 11:48:00 AM | Men's Soccer
IRVING, Texas – David Valverde, Mathieu Laurent and Massimo Ferrin have all been named to the Conference USA Second Team, the league announced on Tuesday.
"I am pleased for all three guys as they are all well deserving," head coach Mike Getman said.
Valverde started every game for the Blazers this season in the midfield. The senior netted his first career goal this season in a 3-0 win at Memphis. Additionally, he set career highs in points (2), shots on goal (3), shot percentage (.111) and shots on goal percentage (.333).
"David has been our midfield general for four years," Getman said. "His performance level has been at the very top of C-USA."
"It is great to be recognized individually as a player in this great league where the competition is tough because of the amount of skillful players," Valverde said.
Laurent, the team captain for a second consecutive season, played almost every minute of every match he appeared in. The Ontario native found the back of the net at Georgia State and netted the game winner in a 2-0 win over Florida Atlantic. The team's leader in the defense helped the Blazers to rank third in the league in goals allowed and fifth in goals against average. The redshirt junior also tallied career highs in points (4), shots (10) and shots on goal (3).
"As our Captain, Mathieu was a leader for our team in every game," Getman said "He played well in every match."
"This is a huge honor," Laurent said. "It is always nice when you get recognizes for the work you have been putting in."
Ferrin led the Blazers offensively in a plethora of categories, including goals (5), points (11), shots (39) and shots on goal (21). He started in every match since arriving on campus as a freshman. This season he set career highs in goals, assists, points and game winners including the deciding goal in a 2-1 win at Jacksonville.
"Massimo has been our most dangerous attacking player for two years," Getman said. "No one has created more scoring chances."
"It is a great honor to win this award and be recognized in such a strong conference," Ferrin said. "I love representing UAB and am thankful to be able to receive this award."
The trio marks 101 players from UAB to be named All-Conference USA in the Blazers 22 years in the league.
First Team
F: Luca Mayr, South Carolina
F: Santiago Patino, FIU
F: Daniel Bruce, Charlotte
M: Paul Marie, FIU
M: Joris Ahlinvi, FIU
M: Tommy Madden, Charlotte
D: Aaron Herrera, New Mexico
D: Alex Bumpus, Kentucky
D: Callum Montgomery, Charlotte
GK: Mertcan Akar, Old Dominion
GK: Enrique Facusse, Kentucky
Second Team
F: Brandon Perdue, Old Dominon
F: Lewis Knight, Marshall
M: Niko Klasterhalfen, Old Dominion
M: David Valverde, UAB
M: Massimo Ferrin, UAB
D: Chris Wallander-Ianev, South Carolina
D: Tom Smart, New Mexico
D: Fox Slotemaker, Old Dominion
D: Carlos Diaz-Salcedo, Marshall
D: Marvin Hezel, FIU
D: Mathieu Laurent, UAB
GK: Jason Beaulieu, New Mexico
Third Team
F: JJ Williams, Kentucky
F: Max Wilschery, Old Dominion
F: Connor Probert, Kentucky
F: Sam Gleadle, New Mexico
M: Sebastien Hauret, Old Dominion
M: Aaron Scott, New Mexico
M: Kevin Barajas, Kentucky
M: Teddy Chaouche, Charlotte
M: Donald Tomlinson
D: Leon Jones, Kentucky
GK: Hugo Faurox, FIU
Freshman Team
Enrique Facusse, Kentucky
Lew Knight, Marshall
Alessandro Campoy, FIU
Justin Sukow, South Carolina
Brandon Perdue, Old Dominion
Joe Brito, Charlotte
Billy Jones, New Mexico
Ferdinand Solberg, Florida Atlantic
Leon Jones, Kentucky
Matias Brraza, FIU
Aime Mabika, Kentucky
Han Kroschwitz, Old Dominion
Nick Barreiro, Old Dominion
Offensive MVP
Santiago Patino, FIU
Defensive MVP
Aaron Herrera, New Mexico
Player of the Year
Santiago Patino, FIU
Golden Boot
Santiago Patino, FIU
Golden Glove
Mertcan Akar, Old Dominion
Enrique Facusse, Kentucky
Coach of the Year
Kevin Nylen, FIU
For more information on the UAB men's soccer, team follow the Blazers on Twitter and Instagram (@UAB_MSoc).
"I am pleased for all three guys as they are all well deserving," head coach Mike Getman said.
Valverde started every game for the Blazers this season in the midfield. The senior netted his first career goal this season in a 3-0 win at Memphis. Additionally, he set career highs in points (2), shots on goal (3), shot percentage (.111) and shots on goal percentage (.333).
"David has been our midfield general for four years," Getman said. "His performance level has been at the very top of C-USA."
"It is great to be recognized individually as a player in this great league where the competition is tough because of the amount of skillful players," Valverde said.
Laurent, the team captain for a second consecutive season, played almost every minute of every match he appeared in. The Ontario native found the back of the net at Georgia State and netted the game winner in a 2-0 win over Florida Atlantic. The team's leader in the defense helped the Blazers to rank third in the league in goals allowed and fifth in goals against average. The redshirt junior also tallied career highs in points (4), shots (10) and shots on goal (3).
"As our Captain, Mathieu was a leader for our team in every game," Getman said "He played well in every match."
"This is a huge honor," Laurent said. "It is always nice when you get recognizes for the work you have been putting in."
Ferrin led the Blazers offensively in a plethora of categories, including goals (5), points (11), shots (39) and shots on goal (21). He started in every match since arriving on campus as a freshman. This season he set career highs in goals, assists, points and game winners including the deciding goal in a 2-1 win at Jacksonville.
"Massimo has been our most dangerous attacking player for two years," Getman said. "No one has created more scoring chances."
"It is a great honor to win this award and be recognized in such a strong conference," Ferrin said. "I love representing UAB and am thankful to be able to receive this award."
The trio marks 101 players from UAB to be named All-Conference USA in the Blazers 22 years in the league.
First Team
F: Luca Mayr, South Carolina
F: Santiago Patino, FIU
F: Daniel Bruce, Charlotte
M: Paul Marie, FIU
M: Joris Ahlinvi, FIU
M: Tommy Madden, Charlotte
D: Aaron Herrera, New Mexico
D: Alex Bumpus, Kentucky
D: Callum Montgomery, Charlotte
GK: Mertcan Akar, Old Dominion
GK: Enrique Facusse, Kentucky
Second Team
F: Brandon Perdue, Old Dominon
F: Lewis Knight, Marshall
M: Niko Klasterhalfen, Old Dominion
M: David Valverde, UAB
M: Massimo Ferrin, UAB
D: Chris Wallander-Ianev, South Carolina
D: Tom Smart, New Mexico
D: Fox Slotemaker, Old Dominion
D: Carlos Diaz-Salcedo, Marshall
D: Marvin Hezel, FIU
D: Mathieu Laurent, UAB
GK: Jason Beaulieu, New Mexico
Third Team
F: JJ Williams, Kentucky
F: Max Wilschery, Old Dominion
F: Connor Probert, Kentucky
F: Sam Gleadle, New Mexico
M: Sebastien Hauret, Old Dominion
M: Aaron Scott, New Mexico
M: Kevin Barajas, Kentucky
M: Teddy Chaouche, Charlotte
M: Donald Tomlinson
D: Leon Jones, Kentucky
GK: Hugo Faurox, FIU
Freshman Team
Enrique Facusse, Kentucky
Lew Knight, Marshall
Alessandro Campoy, FIU
Justin Sukow, South Carolina
Brandon Perdue, Old Dominion
Joe Brito, Charlotte
Billy Jones, New Mexico
Ferdinand Solberg, Florida Atlantic
Leon Jones, Kentucky
Matias Brraza, FIU
Aime Mabika, Kentucky
Han Kroschwitz, Old Dominion
Nick Barreiro, Old Dominion
Offensive MVP
Santiago Patino, FIU
Defensive MVP
Aaron Herrera, New Mexico
Player of the Year
Santiago Patino, FIU
Golden Boot
Santiago Patino, FIU
Golden Glove
Mertcan Akar, Old Dominion
Enrique Facusse, Kentucky
Coach of the Year
Kevin Nylen, FIU
For more information on the UAB men's soccer, team follow the Blazers on Twitter and Instagram (@UAB_MSoc).
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