Player of the Week
Samon Kpardeh, a forward for Liberty, was crowned the SoCon Player of the Week for the opening week of the 2026 season after delivering a pair of goals that sparked his team’s early campaign. He logged every minute of Liberty’s two matches in San Diego, playing the full 180 minutes across a 2‑1 victory over San Diego State and a 3‑1 defeat later that same day.
San Diego Swing
In his first appearance, Kpardeh’s strike opened the scoring, giving Liberty a 1‑0 halftime lead before San Diego State equalised and the match finished 2‑1 in favor of the Flames. The following day he added another goal in a 3‑1 loss, finishing the two‑game stretch with ten shots on goal.
Ranking Surge and Upcoming Clash
Liberty’s strong showing propelled the program to No. 2 in the United Soccer Coaches National Rankings, a testament to Kpardeh’s influence. The team now turns its attention to a home fixture against the FGCU Eagles at Osborne Stadium on Friday at 6 p.m., hoping to build on the early‑season momentum.