MASCAC Releases All-Conference Teams for Men's Soccer
FITCHBURG, MA: The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) released the 2023 Men's Soccer All-Conference Teams early this afternoon. The Falcons had two that earned selections this season. Senior Joshua Atemkeng (Peabody, MA) and freshman Dante Ramadan (West Boylston, MA).
Atemkeng was named to the MASCAC First Team as a defender for the first time in his career. As a defender and a leader, he stood out this past season by anchoring the Falcons back line. Atemkeng found himself playing up a few times throughout the year, giving him a few opportunities to take three shots.
Ramadan was named to the MASCAC Second Team at the midfield position. The freshman midfielder found himself all over the field, making plays on both offense and defense. Offensively, he had three points, with one goal and one assist.
2023 MASCAC MEN'S SOCCER ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
Player/Institution Class Position Hometown
Filippo Mucci, Bridgewater State Sophomore Midfield Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Nicholas Ribeiro, Bridgewater State Freshman Midfield Bellingham, Mass.
Kunphel Sinha, Framingham State Senior Midfield Darjeeling, India
Brendan Walsh, Salem State Junior Midfield Westford, Mass.
Brody Calvert, Mass. Maritime Freshman Forward Windsor, Mass.
Vanilton Xavier, Salem State Junior Forward Brockton, Mass.
Joshua Atemkeng, Fitchburg State Senior Defense Peabody, Mass.
James Meli, Salem State Senior Defense Dracut, Mass.
Dylan Senra, Salem State Senior Defense Dartmouth, Mass.
Matt Alzamora, Worcester State Senior Defense Holden, Mass.
William Russell, Bridgewater State Graduate Goalie Sandwich, Mass.
SECOND TEAM
Player/Institution Class Position Hometown
Dante Ramadan, Fitchburg State Freshman Midfield West Boylston, Mass.
Kaio Santos Da Silva, Framingham State Freshman Midfield Cuparaque, Brazil
Paul Whalley, Westfield State Freshman Midfield Southwick, Mass.
Declan Ryder, Worcester State Junior Midfield Worcester, Mass.
David Nelson, Bridgewater State Senior Forward E. Bridgewater, Mass.
Gustav Hemmingsen, Framingham State Sophomore Forward Copenhagen, Denmark
Hector Bucio, Bridgewater State Freshman Defense New Bedford, Mass.
Lachlan Forgan, Framingham State Sophomore Defense Adelaide, Australia
John Burke, Mass. Maritime Freshman Defense Hull, Mass.
Brendan Lower, Worcester State Sophomore Defense Grafton, Mass.
Matt Hauntsman, Salem State Senior Goalie Milford, N.H.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Kunphel Sinha, Framingham State Senior Midfield Darjeeling, India
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
James Meli, Salem State Senior Defense Dracut, Mass.
CO-ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Nicholas Ribeiro, Bridgewater State Freshman Midfield Bellingham, Mass.
Brody Calvert, Mass. Maritime Freshman Forward Windsor, Mass.
BSN SPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR
Brendan Adams, Bridgewater State
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