Akron junior Marcel Zajac named United Soccer Coaches Player of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 13, 2018) – With NCAA Division I men’s soccer gearing up for the postseason, the final United Soccer Coaches Player of the Week was announced on Tuesday.

University of Akron junior forward Marcel Zajac (Mississauga, Ontario) received recognition this week for his performance in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Zajac scored three goals and dished out in an assist for seven points as the fourth-seeded Zips captured the tournament title and secured a berth in the NCAA Tournament. He was named Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.

Each Tuesday during the college regular season, United Soccer Coaches selects a men’s and women’s Player of the Week for NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III and Junior College competition based on nominations from schools and conferences. Nominations are due every Tuesday by 10 a.m. CT to be considered.

Visit UnitedSoccerCoaches.org for a full list of this year’s college Players of the Week.