PROVIDENCE, R.I. – UMass Boston’s Gabriel Jordao, the University of Southern Maine’s Connor Leclerc and Western Connecticut State University’s Aime Ruggles have been named the Little East Conference (LEC) men’s soccer weekly award recipients for their performances during the week ending Oct. 25, 2026.

Offensive Player of the Week / Rookie of the Week: Gabriel Jordao, UMass Boston

Jordao, a freshman forward from Bellingham, Mass., earned both honors after recording three goals and one assist for seven points during a 2-0 week for the Beacons. He scored a hat trick and added an assist in Saturday’s 8-1 conference victory over Plymouth State. Jordao also appeared in Tuesday’s 2-1 road win over Eastern Connecticut.

Defensive Player of the Week: Connor Leclerc, Southern Maine

Leclerc, a junior back from Windham, Maine, anchored Southern Maine’s defense in a pair of scoreless draws against Maine Maritime and Eastern Connecticut. He played 90 minutes in each contest, helping the Huskies allow just one shot on goal in each match. In Tuesday’s draw with Maine Maritime, Southern Maine limited the Mariners to four total shots, with two in each half. Leclerc then helped hold Eastern Connecticut to one shot on goal on 11 attempts Saturday, winning several aerial battles as the Huskies earned a point in conference play.

Goalkeeper of the Week: Aime Ruggles, Western Connecticut

Ruggles, a first-year goalkeeper from Bronx, N.Y., made four saves and allowed one goal in WestConn’s 2-1 road victory over Keene State on Friday. He posted an .800 save percentage across 90 minutes, earning his 10th victory of the season and improving his individual record to 10-0-2.