MASCAC Releases All-Conference Teams for Men's Soccer

FITCHBURG, MA: The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) released the 2023 Men's Soccer All-Conference Teams early this afternoon. The Falcons had two that earned selections this season. Senior Joshua Atemkeng (Peabody, MA) and freshman Dante Ramadan (West Boylston, MA). 

Atemkeng was named to the MASCAC First Team as a defender for the first time in his career. As a defender and a leader, he stood out this past season by anchoring the Falcons back line. Atemkeng found himself playing up a few times throughout the year, giving him a few opportunities to take three shots.    

Ramadan was named to the MASCAC Second Team at the midfield position. The freshman midfielder found himself all over the field, making plays on both offense and defense. Offensively, he had three points, with one goal and one assist.    

2023 MASCAC MEN'S SOCCER ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS

FIRST TEAM

Player/Institution                                   Class                 Position               Hometown

Filippo Mucci, Bridgewater State              Sophomore        Midfield               Vineyard Haven, Mass.

Nicholas Ribeiro, Bridgewater State         Freshman           Midfield               Bellingham, Mass.

Kunphel Sinha, Framingham State           Senior                Midfield               Darjeeling, India

Brendan Walsh, Salem State                   Junior                 Midfield               Westford, Mass.

Brody Calvert, Mass. Maritime                 Freshman           Forward               Windsor, Mass.

Vanilton Xavier, Salem State                   Junior                 Forward               Brockton, Mass.

Joshua Atemkeng, Fitchburg State           Senior                Defense               Peabody, Mass.

James Meli, Salem State                         Senior                Defense               Dracut, Mass.

Dylan Senra, Salem State                       Senior                Defense               Dartmouth, Mass.

Matt Alzamora, Worcester State              Senior                Defense               Holden, Mass.

William Russell, Bridgewater State          Graduate            Goalie                 Sandwich, Mass.

SECOND TEAM

Player/Institution                                    Class                  Position               Hometown

Dante Ramadan, Fitchburg State              Freshman           Midfield               West Boylston, Mass.

Kaio Santos Da Silva, Framingham State   Freshman           Midfield               Cuparaque, Brazil

Paul Whalley, Westfield State                    Freshman           Midfield               Southwick, Mass.

Declan Ryder, Worcester State                  Junior                 Midfield               Worcester, Mass.

David Nelson, Bridgewater State               Senior                Forward              E. Bridgewater, Mass.

Gustav Hemmingsen, Framingham State   Sophomore         Forward               Copenhagen, Denmark

Hector Bucio, Bridgewater State                Freshman           Defense               New Bedford, Mass.

Lachlan Forgan, Framingham State           Sophomore         Defense               Adelaide, Australia

John Burke, Mass. Maritime                      Freshman           Defense               Hull, Mass.

Brendan Lower, Worcester State               Sophomore         Defense               Grafton, Mass.

Matt Hauntsman, Salem State                  Senior                Goalie                 Milford, N.H.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Kunphel Sinha, Framingham State Senior Midfield Darjeeling, India

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

James Meli, Salem State Senior Defense Dracut, Mass.

CO-ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Nicholas Ribeiro, Bridgewater State Freshman Midfield Bellingham, Mass.

Brody Calvert, Mass. Maritime Freshman Forward Windsor, Mass.

BSN SPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR

Brendan Adams, Bridgewater State

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