The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Mathieu Laurent Tabbed to Conference USA Preseason Team
8/7/2018 11:52:00 AM | Men's Soccer
IRVING, Texas – Senior defender Mathieu Laurent of the UAB men's soccer has been named to the Preseason All-Conference USA Team, league office announced on Tuesday.
Laurent marks the second consecutive season that a Blazer has been named to the preseason all-conference team after midfielder David Valverde earned the honor last season.
"Mathieu is a great player and a great leader on our team," head coach Mike Getman said. "I am really pleased to see how the other coached in the league recognize his talent."
As a junior, he was named Second Team All-Conference after ranking second on the squad in goals, scoring the game winner in a 2-0 victory over Florida Atlantic on Oct. 17.
The Ontario native has been a three-year captain and his efforts in the classroom have placed him on the C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll four times.
UAB begins its 2018 campain with an exhibition match at Clemson on August 14. Kickoff between the Blazers and Tigers is slated for 6 p.m. CT.
Fans can receive access to every home men's soccer, women's basketball, women's soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball game for the entire 2018-19 season by purchasing a Gold Card. Contact the UAB Ticket Office, (205) 975-UAB1, or go to uabsports.com for more details.
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_MSoc) or on Instagram (UAB_MSOC).
2018 C-USA Men's Soccer Preseason Team
Daniel Bruce, Charlotte, Redshirt Senior, Forward
Tommy Madden, Charlotte, Senior, Midfielder
^ Callum Montgomery, Charlotte, Senior, Defender
Joris Ahlinvi, FIU, Junior, Midfielder
! Santiago Patino, FIU, Senior, Forward
Enrique Facusse, Kentucky, Sophomore, Goalkeeper
Tom Smart, New Mexico, Redshirt Junior, Defender
Mertcan Akar, Old Dominion, Junior, Goalkeeper
Niko Klosterhalfen, Old Dominion, Senior, Midfielder
Luca Mayr, South Carolina, Junior, Midfielder/Forward
Mathieu Laurent, UAB, Redshirt Senior, Defender
^ - Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
! – Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
Laurent marks the second consecutive season that a Blazer has been named to the preseason all-conference team after midfielder David Valverde earned the honor last season.
"Mathieu is a great player and a great leader on our team," head coach Mike Getman said. "I am really pleased to see how the other coached in the league recognize his talent."
As a junior, he was named Second Team All-Conference after ranking second on the squad in goals, scoring the game winner in a 2-0 victory over Florida Atlantic on Oct. 17.
The Ontario native has been a three-year captain and his efforts in the classroom have placed him on the C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll four times.
UAB begins its 2018 campain with an exhibition match at Clemson on August 14. Kickoff between the Blazers and Tigers is slated for 6 p.m. CT.
Fans can receive access to every home men's soccer, women's basketball, women's soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball game for the entire 2018-19 season by purchasing a Gold Card. Contact the UAB Ticket Office, (205) 975-UAB1, or go to uabsports.com for more details.
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_MSoc) or on Instagram (UAB_MSOC).
2018 C-USA Men's Soccer Preseason Team
Daniel Bruce, Charlotte, Redshirt Senior, Forward
Tommy Madden, Charlotte, Senior, Midfielder
^ Callum Montgomery, Charlotte, Senior, Defender
Joris Ahlinvi, FIU, Junior, Midfielder
! Santiago Patino, FIU, Senior, Forward
Enrique Facusse, Kentucky, Sophomore, Goalkeeper
Tom Smart, New Mexico, Redshirt Junior, Defender
Mertcan Akar, Old Dominion, Junior, Goalkeeper
Niko Klosterhalfen, Old Dominion, Senior, Midfielder
Luca Mayr, South Carolina, Junior, Midfielder/Forward
Mathieu Laurent, UAB, Redshirt Senior, Defender
^ - Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
! – Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
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