A Breakout Season for Princeton’s Net‑Minder
Andrew Samuels, the senior goalkeeper for Princeton University, has been recognized by the United Soccer Coaches after a standout 2025 campaign that saw the Tigers finish Ivy League play undefeated.
The team posted a perfect 7‑0‑0 record in conference matches, and Samuels contributed 12 shutouts, setting a new program record for the most clean sheets in a single season.
His statistical dominance was reflected in a goals‑against average of 0.37, a save percentage of .897 and a Defensive Player of the Year award that highlighted his impact on the field.
Samuels will return for his senior season in Fall 2026, with the Tigers scheduled to open the 2026 campaign on August 28 at home against Villanova.
Coaches and teammates alike credit his leadership and consistency as key factors in Princeton’s rise, suggesting the program could contend for national honors in the coming year.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season
The upcoming schedule promises challenging matchups, but the team enters the season with confidence built on a historic defensive record and a keeper who has already rewritten the school’s statistical books.