Men's Soccer

NMUS's Rosen and DU's Matyunas tabbed as GLIAC men's soccer players of the week

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following Week 3 of the 2026 men's soccer season. Northern Michigan forward Luca Rosen (Offensive Player of the Week) and Davenport forward Drew Matyunas (Defensive Player of the Week) were recognized. 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Luca Rosen, Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan senior forward captain Luca Rosen had a historic afternoon at the NMU Soccer Field on Saturday, scoring four goals in the ‘Cats 7-1 win over Jamestown University. Rosen broke numerous NMU men’s soccer records on Saturday, most notably becoming the program’s record holder for career goals. Luca was three goals back of matching Sam Popp’s goal-scoring record (2016-2018, 16 goals) heading into the weekend, and rattled off four to not only match, but surpass Popp, and now stands alone at the top of the record book, all doing so in front of home fans in Marquette, Michigan. Rosen also broke numerous NMU single-game records: most goals in a game (4), most points in a game (8), fastest two goals scored (2:29), and fastest three goals scored (9:58). Rosen now stands one point away from tying Popp’s career points record of 40. Currently at 39 career points with NMU, one goal or two assists will see Luca stand alone at the top once again. Rosen’s four tallies bring his season totals to eight goals and one assist for 17 points in five games. At the time of writing, Rosen paces the entire Division II landscape in goals and points and is second in shots on goal with 14.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Drew Matyunas, Davenport
Drew Matyunas, senior forward for the Davenport University men’s soccer team, earned GLIAC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping the Panthers earn a 1-0 shutout victory over Aquinas while making an impact on both ends of the field. Matyunas started the match in the field and played the first 18 minutes, recording an assist on the Panthers’ lone goal of the match. He then moved to goalkeeper, playing the final 53 minutes and making four saves to preserve the 1-0 shutout. The performance marked Matyunas’ first time playing goalkeeper for Davenport.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense: Kanu Kingsley (St. Cloud State), Isiah Meyer (Davenport)
Defense: Erik Willke (St. Cloud State)