This season the ECNL will feature the college corner, a section highlighting standout ECNL alums who were named Players of the Week from their respective NCAA Division 1 conferences around the country. This week features four players who were outstanding on the field for their college teams.
Atlantic Sun Goalkeeper of the Week
Evan Morris - Queens
ECNL Club - Charlotte SA
Morris recorded five saves against Virginia Tech and seven more in a clean sheet against UNF. The Charlotte SA alum sits atop the league in goals against average (1.103), save percentage (.804), and saves per game (4.11).
Big West Freshman of the Week
Zack Harris - CSUN
ECNL Club - LAFC So Cal
Harris scored two goals to earn Freshman of the Week honors. The freshman scored two goals against UCSB in his third career start and then played 68 minutes and registered two shots in a 2-1 win over UC San Diego.
CAA Rookie of the Week
Sean Smith - Delaware
ECNL Club - MFA
Smith played all 90 minutes on the backline as Delaware secured a scoreless draw against UNCW to stay in control of its CAA Championship chances. The freshman from New Jersey helped keep the Seahawks in check and the Blue Hens in fifth place entering the regular season's final Saturday.
WAC Defensive Player of the Week
Ken Bellini - Utah Valley
ECNL Club - La Roca FC
Bellini, a junior defender, went the distance for Utah Valley in a 4-0 win over UTRGV on Oct. 21 to keep pace in the race for a bid into the WAC Men's Soccer Tournament.