NEWTOWN, Pa. – On Wednesday morning, the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) announced their 2026 MAC Commonwealth men's soccer major awards and All-Conference teams. The Falcons earned two major awards and seven All-Conference honors.
Owen Resch earned Offensive Player of the Year and
Davis Rody was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year as the two major awards for the Falcons.
Matt Griffin,
Elijah Perry, Resch, Rody, and
Grant Shreiner all earned First Team Honors.
Sam Phillips and
Kyle Spodnik rounded out the Falcons selections with Second Team honors.
Owen Resch earned Offensive Player of the Year and First Team honors after an unbelievable breakout season for the Falcons. After not tallying a point last season, Resch led the conference with 14 goals and 10 assists. Resch also led the conference with 89 shots, 44 shots on goal, and 1.90 points per game. Resch currently ranks seventh in the country with 38 points.
Davis Rody earned the Co-Defensive Player of the Year and First Team selection after leading the Falcons defense on the season. Rody tallied a goal on the season but helped the Falcons allow only 17 goals on the season, which ranked second in the conference. The Falcons' defense has also totaled seven shutouts on the season, which ranks second in the conference.
Matt Griffin earned a spot on the first team after helping lead the Falcons defense this season. Griffin scored two goals but heavily impacted every game on the defensive end. Griffin was a huge reason the Falcons totaled eight shutouts and allowed only 17 goals on the season.
Elijah Perry earned First Team honors after a strong season in the midfield for the Falcons. Perry totaled seven goals and six assists on the season for 20 points. Perry ranked top 10 in the conference in goals, assists, points, and shots on goal (22).
Grant Shreiner earned a spot on the first team with an impressive season leading the Falcons' defensive midfield. Shreiner tallied two assists on the season, but helped set up many of the Falcons' offensive possessions through his midfield play. Along with helping the Falcons start their offensive possessions, Shreiner helped the Falcons defense shut down opponents throughout the season.
Sam Phillips earned a second-team selection after an impressive senior season for the Falcons. Phillips totaled seven goals, nine assists, and 23 points. Phillips is second in the conference in assists, and 10th in goals. Phillips has shown up in clutch moments for the Falcons with five game-winning goals, which is tied for the conference lead.
Kyle Spodnik capped off the Falcons selections with second team honors. Spodnik totaled nine goals, six assists, and 24 points. Spodnik ranked tied for third in the conference in assists, tied for fourth in assists, and second in the conference in points.
