GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following Week 4 of the 2025 men's soccer season. Saginaw Valley State swept the honors, with redshirt freshman midfielder Taro Aboubakary (offense) and senior defender Liam Zimmerman (defense) earning recognition.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Taro Aboubakary, Saginaw Valley State
Redshirt freshman Taro Aboubakary made his Cardinal debut this week and immediately made an impact, assisting on two goals in each match. Aboubakary recorded four primary assists in total, including both game-winners, and added two shots (one on goal) against St. Cloud State.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Liam Zimmerman, Saginaw Valley State
Senior Liam Zimmerman anchored a back line that allowed just eight total shot attempts across two clean sheets. In the first half against Davenport, the Panthers failed to record a single attempt. Zimmerman also contributed offensively, scoring two goals against St. Cloud State while helping SVSU outshoot its opponents 42-8 over the two matches.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense: Eduardo Aguilera-Guillen (Parkside), Charlie Davis (Davenport), Fynn Mewes (Roosevelt)
Defense: Beau Hudd (Davenport)
