Men's Soccer 11/3/2026 2:34:00 PM

Reeb Wins Coach of the Year; Men's Soccer Claims Nine All-Crossroads League Awards

JACKSON, Mich. - The Crossroads League announced this year's Men's Soccer All-League awards on Wednesday with Indiana Wesleyan claiming nine league honors along with Coach of the Year. Nine All-League awards ties the 2024 team for the most in a season for IWU Men's Soccer. The Wildcats won the Crossroads League regular season title for the first time since 2015 with a 13-2-3 overall record and a 7-1-1 conference record, the best conference record under head coach Matt Reeb. Their win total thus far has exceeded last year's total by two wins with the Crossroads and NAIA Tournaments still to come.

COACH REEB PERSPECTIVE

“I’m very excited to see our boys rewarded for their hard work," said head coach Matt Reeb. "I believe that 9 players is the most all conference awards we’ve had in a single season. That being said, these awards are team awards. The hard work of the entire team has contributed to these boys being recognized. I’m grateful for this group and excited for the future.”

YOUNG PERSPECTIVE

“I am incredibly proud of our men's soccer program and the work that has gone into this season,” said Director of Athletics Jon Young. “Winning the Crossroads League regular season championship for the first time in 11 years is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of the vision, leadership, and commitment of our coaching staff, as well as the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes. This team has demonstrated what it means to pursue excellence, compete together, and represent Indiana Wesleyan University with character. Congratulations to our coaches and student-athletes on a championship season!”

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MATT REEB

COACH OF THE YEAR

Matt Reeb was named the 2026 Crossroads League Coach of the Year after leading Men's Soccer to its first regular season title since 2015. This is Reeb's first Coach of the Year award while coaching the Wildcats. Coach Reeb has led IWU to a 13 win season so far, one win away from tying the highest total in a season under his leadership.

YAREK CARNEGIE

FORWARD | FIRST TEAM

Yarek Carnegie was named to the First Team for the second time in his career. In Crossroads matches this season, Carnegie led the conference with 36 shots and 19 shots on goal. In those games, he scored 7 goals and assisted another for 15 points. He ranked 3rd in goals and 4th in points in the League across those 9 matches. Overall, the senior finished the regular season tied for the team high with 11 goals and 24 points while adding 2 assists.

MARIANO CHAVES

FORWARD | FIRST TEAM

Mariano Chaves earned First Team honors for the first time in his career. In League matches, Chaves was 3rd in the Crossroads with 16 points and 7 goals. He was right behind Carnegie in both shots and shots on goal with 31 and 17 respectively. The Brazilian also led the League in game winning goals both overall (6) and in CRL matches (5). Chaves tied for the team lead with 11 goals and 24 points as well as assisting 2 other goals.

GUZMAN TRIGO

MIDFIELD | FIRST TEAM

Guzman Trigo claimed First Team honors for the third straight season. The graduate student controlled the midfield for the Wildcats, playing 1,203 minutes in 16 games. He assisted 2 goals this year and got off 9 shots, landing 3 on frame.

JOSE GARCIA

MIDFIELD | FIRST TEAM

Jose Garcia was named to the First Team for the 4th time in his career, the first Men's Soccer player in program history to achieve it. During Crossroads matches, Garcia scored 3 goals and assisted 5 others for 11 points. His 5 assists was tied for most in the Crossroads. Across the entire regular season, he has scored 5 goals and assisted 7, good for 2nd on the team, while firing off 51 shots, landing 20 on frame.

KADIN WOLFE

GOALKEEPER | FIRST TEAM

Kadin Wolfe was named to the Crossroads League First Team for the second consecutive season. Wolfe has played in 15 matches so far, starting all 15. The 5th year has made 33 saves, holds a .75 goals allowed average, and has 5 shutouts. Wolfe was tied for the most wins, 3rd in the League in goals allowed and 4th in save percentage in Crossroads matches. Before tournament play starts, Wolfe sits at no. 20 in the NAIA in goals allowed average.

ERICK VANZELA

DEFENSE | FIRST TEAM

Erick Vanzela has earned First Team honors for the second time in his two year career. The defenseman has the 2nd most minutes on the team with 1,332 in 16 games. Vanzela recorded his first career goal and assist this season. He finished the regular season with 3 goals and 2 assists with 18 shots. Vanzela helped anchor the backline that has only allowed 11 goals in 17 games for a .65 goals allowed average, a mark that is 8th in the NAIA.

SAM GOODIN

DEFENSE | FIRST TEAM

Sam Goodin claimed his first career All-Crossroads honor this season. Goodin has started every game for the Wildcats and has played the most minutes with 1,421. The senior has been an effective leader of the IWU defense that has 8 shutouts and only 11 goals allowed. Goodin put in 1 goal and recorded 5 shots on the year.

CAMILO PEREDA

DEFENSE | HONORABLE MENTION

Camilo Pereda was named an All-Crossroads Honorable Mention for the first time in his career. Pereda stepped into a bigger role this year, starting all 17 games for the Wildcats. The defender assisted a team high 8 goals, which was tied for 2nd in the League overall, and scored 1 for himself. Against Midland, the sophomore assisted 3 goals in a single game. In Crossroads matches, Pereda registered 4 assists.

TYCE GLOVER