Awards and Honors: Goldson Nets Conference, National Weekly Honors
8/11/2025 8:49:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Sept. 23 -- Isaiah Goldson
College Soccer News Goalkeeper of the Week; Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week
» Isaiah Goldson notched a season-high four saves in a shutout win over Washington on Saturday (Sept. 20).
» Goldson has stopped four on-target shots in each of his past two starts.
» The junior has started all seven matches in net for the Maize and Blue.
Sept. 16 -- Kyle Pierson, Joao Paulo Ramos
Big Ten Freshman of the Week
» Kyle Pierson scored his second goal in as many games to help U-M to a win over No. 1 Indiana on Saturday (Sept. 13).
» Pierson is tied for the team lead in points with Shuma Sasaki with five points through six matches.
» Pierson is in his first year of game action after missing two seasons due to injury.
College Soccer News Offensive Player of the Week
» Joao Paulo Ramos scored a penalty-kick goal and added an assist in U-M's win over No. 1-ranked Indiana on Saturday (Sept. 13).
» The goal marks Ramos' first of the season and the third penalty goal of the campaign for Michigan.
» Ramos' three-point performance against the Hoosiers makes him the eighth Wolverine to tally three or more points.
Aug. 19 -- Raymundo Mendez, Nolan Miller, Shuma Sasaki
Big Ten Players to Watch
» Raymundo Mendez joins the Wolverines from Seattle Pacific, where he was named conference player of the year and landed on the first team in 2024.
» Nolan Miller is entering his senior season at defender for the Maize and Blue, notching 10 points in three years at U-M.
» Shuma Sasaki transferred to Michigan from University of the Cumberlands. The graduate student registered 49 points (12 goals, 25 assists) in four years with the Patriots.
Aug. 11 -- Nolan Miller
United Soccer Coaches Defender to Watch
» Nolan Miller started 20 matches for U-M in 2024, logging 1,659 minutes for the Maize and Blue.
» The senior scored two goals in 2024, including the game-tying goal against Wisconsin to send the Wolverines to the Big Ten Tournament.
» Miller anchored a defense that held opponents to one goal or fewer in 17 matches during the 2024 campaign.
