DeLAND, Fla. – The Stetson men’s soccer team is set to build on last season’s momentum, which saw them make an electrifying run to the ASUN Championship Semifinals, where they fell in double overtime to Bellarmine. With 24 players returning from last year’s squad, the Hatters are poised for another strong campaign. Among those returning are midfielders Charles Ahl and Andres Mata, forward Xavi Csato, and goalkeeper Nicolo Radaelli—all of whom were named to the Preseason All-ASUN Team, as announced by the league office on Wednesday afternoon.
Mata and Ahl capped the 2023 season with All-ASUN Team honors, with Mata earning a spot on the First Team and Ahl securing a place on the Second Team. Csato was named ASUN Freshman of the Year and was a unanimous selection for the All-Freshman Team. While Radaelli didn’t receive postseason awards, the graduate keeper was recognized in last season’s Facebook preseason fan vote.
Radaelli was a key figure between the posts, recording 54 saves last season, the second-most among ASUN goalkeepers. Across 17 games, he notched seven wins, including four shutouts. Facing 183 shots, Radaelli allowed 27 goals, resulting in a .667 save percentage.
Mata helped spearhead the Hatters’ offense, scoring in eight games during the 2023 season, accounting for half of the team’s matches. He was a standout performer, totaling 17 points, which ranked second on the team and seventh in the ASUN.A consistent presence o
n the pitch, Ahl returned to the All-ASUN Team after logging 1,224 minutes of action last season. His goal in the win over NC State, along with three assists throughout the campaign, further highlighted his role on the field.
Under Head Coach Emmett Rutkowski, the Hatters claimed Freshman of the Year honors for the second time in three seasons. Last year’s recipient, Csato, led the team with five assists and contributed two goals, including a key effort in the playoff-clinching 3-1 victory over Lipscomb.
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