Men's soccer players and coach earn ACCAC honors.

Monday, October 31, 2022 - 3:45 pm | Dylan DeVlieger

The men's soccer team finished their season with an impressive 12-4-1 overall record, with a 7-2-1 record after their semi-final defeat to Pima.

Though their season did not end by hoisting the ACCAC Championship, they did have multiple players named to All-ACCAC and Region teams.

Adnan Elaqad was named to the All-ACCAC First Team as he led the Thunderbirds with six goals on the year. 

Marco Martinez and Kayden Burnes were named to the All-ACCAC Second Team. Martinez was second on the team in goals, assists, and shots on goal.

Though Burnes' impact on the game is tough to track through the statsheet, all one had to do was watch a few Mesa matches to understand his role. Burnes would match up with the opposing team's best offensive player, he was all over the field flying in to head the ball or break up a pass.

Elaqad and Burnes were both also named to the All-Region DII First Team, while Martinez was named to the Second Team.

To top it all off Head Coach Brian Ronan was named ACCAC Coach of the Year. Ronan led his team to the most wins in a season since 2003 and the highest winning percentage since 2001. 

Click HERE to see the entire All-ACCAC/Region I team.