The Colonial Athletic Association unveiled its weekly soccer honors on August 24, 2026, recognizing standout performances from the opening week of the season.
Matt Lenert of Charleston emerged as the Offensive Player of the Week after a prolific display that saw him net three goals and add an assist, accumulating seven points in total. His decisive strike in a 3‑2 victory over FGCU served as the game‑winning goal, and his lone tally in a 1‑1 draw with Davidson underscored his clutch ability.
Hofstra goalkeeper Milo Risenhoover earned Defensive Player of the Week after posting a .875 save percentage and a 0.50 goals‑against average over 180 minutes. He highlighted his performance with a three‑save shutout in a 2‑0 win against American, helping the team open the season with a 2‑0 record since 2021.
Freshman forward Brown Huffard of William & Mary was crowned Rookie of the Week after scoring his first collegiate goal and contributing two assists in a 4‑1 victory over Radford. His impact helped the team improve to 1‑1 early in the campaign.
Early Season Momentum
The early accolades underscore a competitive start for several programs, with Charleston, Hofstra and William & Mary each riding positive results that could shape their conference trajectories. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely as these teams look to build on the momentum generated by their award‑winning performances.
As the season progresses, the performances recognized by the CAA will be measured against the growing expectations of supporters and pundits, promising more dramatic moments on the pitch in the weeks to come.