Boston University Men's Soccer Team Earns Three Patriot League Honors

Strategic Insights -

The Boston University men's soccer team kicked off their home schedule with a 3-1 victory over Brown, earning three Patriot League weekly honors in the process. Junior Lapo Romieri was named Midfielder of the Week, while freshman Austin Mobray took home Rookie of the Week accolades for his first career goal. Senior Aidan Kieffer played all 90 minutes in the backline and was honored as Defensive Player of the Week for his impressive performance against Brown. The Terriers will look to continue their momentum as they visit Army West Point in their Patriot League opener on Saturday, September 13.

Key Takeaways:

  • Junior Lapo Romieri earned Midfielder of the Week honors after a three-point performance against Brown, including two goals and one assist.
  • Freshman Austin Mobray netted his first career goal and was named Rookie of the Week for his impressive display against the Bears.
  • Senior Aidan Kieffer played all 90 minutes in the backline and was awarded Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts, including clearing five corner kicks and defending against nine shot attempts.
  • The Terriers avenged last year's 5-1 road loss against Brown and will now look to continue their momentum against Army West Point in the Patriot League opener.
  • Romieri's second goal of the fall came just minutes after he broke a scoreless deadlock with a beautifully directed pass into the box from junior Andrea Di Blasio.
  • Mobray's first career goal was also his first game-winner, as he found the net with an eight-yard blast from the left side.
  • Kieffer's Defensive Player of the Week award was his second career nod, with the first coming in 2023 while he was at Bucknell.

Statistics:

  • 2 goals and 1 assist from Junior Lapo Romieri in Brown game
  • 1st career goal for freshman Austin Mobray, including his first game-winner
  • 5 corner kicks cleared by senior Aidan Kieffer against Brown
  • 9 shot attempts defended by Kieffer against the Bears
  • Terriers won 3-1 against Brown in their first home game of the season
  • The Terriers will next visit Army West Point on September 13 for their Patriot League opener

Sources:

  • Boston University Athletics Massachusetts news release
  • Boston University Athletics website