Yankee Ford LEC Men’s Soccer Athletes of the Week: October 13, 2025

10/13/2025 1:35:19 PM

Offensive Player of the Week

Nickolas Santana (New Haven, Conn.) - Sophomore - Forward - Western Connecticut
Santana scored a total of six goals on the week, leading the Wolves to a 2-1-0 record. He scored two goals, including the game-winner in a 3-0 non-conference win at Kean Wednesday and in a 3-0 LEC victory at home over Southern Maine Saturday. Santana capped the week with another two-goal performance in a 3-3 draw at No. 1 ranked Williams College, which saw him net the game-tying goal in the 87th-minute. 

Defensive Player of the Week

Enzo Lagrassa-Gillet (Miami Beach, Fla.) - Junior - Defense - Western Connecticut
LaGrassa-Gillet played a key role in the Wolves' defense that blanked Kean on the road and Southern Maine at home, both by 3-0 scores. Kean was held to 12 shots (three on-goal) Wednesday, while USM was held to just two total shots Saturday, one of which was on-target. He also scored a goal in WestConn's 3-3 tie at top-ranked Williams Sunday afternoon.

Goalkeeper of the Week

Alex Roy (Wynantskill, N.Y.) - Freshman - Vermont State Castleton
Roy had a career day against Vermont State Johnson, making a career-high five saves to one one goal allowed for a career-best save percentage of .833. It was his third career win, seeing through all 90 minutes in net against the Badgers.

Rookie of the Week

Matthews Rocha (Danbury, Conn.) - Freshman - Midfield - Western Connecticut
Rocha had two goals and two assists in three games for WestConn last week. He assisted on the game's first goal and scored the second in a 3-0 win at Kean, and scored another goal in a 3-0 home victory against LEC-rival Southern Maine. Rocha capped the week by setting up the game-tying goal in the 87th minute of a 3-3 tie at top-ranked Williams Sunday.