The Gulf South Conference announced its fourth set of men’s soccer Player of the Week awards for performances based on matches from September 22-28.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Russell Berko, Fr., F, Mississippi College
- Had four goals and one assist to help the Choctaws go 1-0-1.
- Tallied a brace in a 4-4 draw at Christian Brothers while finishing with 2-of-4 shots on goal.
- Scored twice and registered an assist in a 4-1 win at Union, had all four shots on target.
- Played a total of 140 minutes across the two matches.
Other nominees: Benjamin Hoffmann, AUM; Joe Vokins, Christian Brothers; Daniel Garvilla, Lee; Dominic Kienzle, Montevallo; Noel Pataki, Union; David Nunez, West Alabama
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Seth Acton, Sr., D, Montevallo
- Played 203 minutes across three games and helped the Falcons earn four points in GSC play, while the team was 2-0-1 overall.
- Opened the week with a goal and in a 3-1 win at Carson-Newman.
- Scored his scored of the week in a 1-1 draw at Lee
- Provided an assist and three shots in a 3-2 victory at Trevecca Nazarene.
Other nominees: Jamie Ward, AUM; AJ Agbede, Christian Brothers; Luke Nolan, MC; Oisin Griffin, West Alabama
GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Matteo Maccagni, Fr., GK, Auburn Montgomery
- Helped the Warhawks to a 1-0-1 week and four points in GSC play.
- Logged five saves and faced 10 shots in a 2-2 draw at Lee.
- Notched his second career clean sheet with a one-save effort in a 2-0 win at Trevecca while facing 12 shots.
Other nominees: Sebastian Torka, Christian Brothers; Cole Turner; Patrick Schott, Union; Charlie Walker, West Alabama
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Russell Berko, Fr., F, Mississippi College
- Had four goals and one assist to help the Choctaws go 1-0-1.
- Tallied a brace in a 4-4 draw at Christian Brothers while finishing with 2-of-4 shots on goal.
- Scored twice and registered an assist in a 4-1 win at Union, had all four shots on target.
- Played a total of 140 minutes across the two matches.
Other nominees: Noah Fernandes, AUM; Marius Brandtun, Lee; Viktor, Willems, Montevallo; Jaiden Kaunda, Union; Kyrylo Peregudov, West Alabama
2025 GSC Men’s Soccer Players of the Week
Offensive
Sept. 9: Nicolas Napoli, Lee
Sept. 16: Oli Orzechowski, UAH
Sept. 23: David Nunez, West Alabama
Sept. 30: Russell Berko, Mississippi College
Defensive
Sept. 9: Harvey Hewson, UAH
Sept. 16: Audrey Gentil, West Florida
Sept. 23: Harrison Page, West Alabama
Sept. 30: Seth Acton, Montevallo
Goalkeeper
Sept. 9: Patrick Schott, Union
Sept. 16: Cole Turner, Mississippi College
Sept. 23: Matteo Maccagni, AUM & Sebastian Torka, Christian Brothers
Sept. 30: Matteo Maccagni, AUM
Freshman
Sept. 9: Nicolas Napoli, Lee
Sept. 16: Hunter Walker, Trevecca Nazarene
Sept. 23: Gonzalo Rawinad, West Alabama
Sept. 30: Russell Berko, Mississippi College