Week 3: GPAC Men's Soccer Players of the Week

(Sioux City, Iowa) – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and Hauff Mid-America Sports are proud to announce the following Men's Soccer Players-of-the-Week for contests played September 2-8, 2024. Hauff Mid-America Sports is the presenting sponsor of the 2024-2025 GPAC Players-of-the-Week and Players and Coaches-of-the-Year awards program. 

Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Men's Soccer Players-of-the-Week

Men's Offense – Hugo Garcia-Rosado Duran, Midland University (Forward)

Hugo Garcia-Rosado Duran of Midland University is this week's GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men's Soccer Offensive Player-of-the-Week. Garcia, a junior from Barcelona, Spain, had a goal and two assists as Midland defeated York on the road. In the Warriors' game against No. 9 Missouri Valley, he pressed the Vikings' defense in the first half with four shots. He left the game near the intermission and was unable to return as Midland earned a 0-0 draw against the top-10 foe at home.

Men's Defense – Hugo Sjoeberg, Midland University (Keeper)

Hugo Sjoeberg of Midland University is this week's GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men's Soccer Defensive Player-of-the-Week. Sjoeberg, a sophomore from Kiel, Germany, allowed one goal in 180 minutes of action this week. In the Warriors' 0-0 draw with No. 9-ranked Missouri Valley, Sjoeberg orchestrated a stout Midland defense that stymied the Vikings in the first half. For the game, he collected 8 saves in the Warriors' biggest result of the season thus far.