GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following Week 5 of the 2025 men's soccer season. Saginaw Valley State swept the honors, with sophomore forward Matty Telfer (offense) and redshirt senior defender Logan Kunnen (defense) receiving recognition.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Matty Telfer, Saginaw Valley State
Sophomore Matty Telfer led the Cardinal offense in 3-1 and 4-1 wins over Purdue Northwest and Roosevelt. Telfer scored three goals, one against the Pride and two against the Lakers, while totaling seven shots and all three on goal went in. He now leads the team with five goals and 11 points as he is tied for second in goals and is third in points in the GLIAC.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Logan Kunnen, Saginaw Valley State
Redshirt senior Logan Kunnen led the defense, holding PNW to less than half of their average shots per game and RU to 60% of their average shots per game. SVSU outshot their opponents 37-13 and allowed seven shots on goal. Kunnen and the Cardinal’s defensive pressure allowed SVSU to maintain possession for more than half each game, with 50-60% of their pressure being in the attacking end zone. Kunnen also assisted Telfer’s last goal in the 54th minute against Roosevelt.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense: Rami Hassan Zantout (Purdue Northwest), Fynn Mewes (Roosevelt), Ryan Sheffer (Davenport), Keven Sosa-lassila (Parkside)
Defense: Jacob Lee (Davenport), Daniyal Rana (Parkside)
