CAA Men’s Soccer Weekly Awards - Sept. 14, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. -- Charleston senior
Matt Lenert earned CAA Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Monmouth sophomore
Herman Johnsen captured Defensive Player of the Week honors. Monmouth’s
Brady Orendac and UNCW’s
Cameron Keay were named Co-Rookies of the Week on Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Matt Lenert, Charleston
Sr. | F | Falls Church, Va.
Lenert scored three goals across two victories, helping the Cougars defeat Winthrop, 4-1, and USC Upstate, 2-1. The Falls Church, Va., native recorded two goals against Winthrop before netting the game-winner against USC Upstate. He currently leads the CAA in goals, points and game-winning goals.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Herman Johnsen, Monmouth
So. | GK | Kristiansand S, Norway
Johnsen made three saves to help the Hawks earn a 1-1 draw against No. 15 Hofstra. The sophomore goalkeeper recorded two early stops in the first half, then made a key save early in the second half to keep the match level.
CO-ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Brady Orendac, Monmouth
Fr. | M | Lumberton, N.J.
Orendac recorded his first career goal to help the Hawks earn a 1-1 draw against No. 15 Hofstra. The Lumberton, N.J., native found the back of the net in the 18th minute off a Monmouth free kick and finished 1-for-1 on shots and shots on goal. He also played all 90 minutes and made several defensive plays in the midfield, helping the Hawks limit Hofstra to one shot on goal in the second half.
CO-ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Cameron Keay, UNCW
Fr. | F | Paisley, Scotland
Keay scored his first career goal in comeback fashion, netting the game-tying goal and helping UNCW earn a 2-1 victory over William & Mary on Saturday. The freshman midfielder found the back of the net in the 54th minute, capitalizing on one of his two shot attempts in the contest.
2026 CAA MEN’S SOCCER WEEKLY AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Week
Aug. 24: Matt Lenert, Charleston
Aug. 31: Stian Bendvold, Charleston
Sept 7: Henri Poll, Hofstra & Jake Roberts, UNCW
Sept. 14: Matt Lenert, Charleston
Defensive Player of the Week
Aug. 24: Milo Risenhoover, Hofstra
Aug. 31: Alex Kron, UNCW
Sept. 7: Diego Garciarena, William & Mary
Sept. 14: Herman Johnsen, Monmouth
Rookie of the Week
Aug. 24: Brown Huffard, William & Mary
Aug. 31: Brown Huffard, William & Mary
Sept. 7: Brown Huffard, William & Mary
Sept. 14: Brady Orendac, Monmouth & Cameron Keay, UNCW
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