Four players from the Milwaukee men’s soccer team have been recognized in the Horizon League’s postseason awards. Alejandro Martinez earned a place on the First-Team All-Horizon League, while Mesfin Roda and Daniel Ibarra were named to the Third-Team All-Horizon League Team. David Cox received the league’s “Sportsmanship Award.” These accolades mark career-firsts for all four athletes.
Martinez led his team with 21 points and nine goals during his debut season with the Panthers. His performance ranked highly within the Horizon League, where he was tied for second in both points and goals at the start of the postseason. He also led in total shots on goal (27) and shots on goal per game (1.59). In league games, he tied for third with 10 points (4 goals, 2 assists).
Roda had a standout sophomore year, achieving a personal best of 17 points through five goals and seven assists, leading the conference in assists. In league play, he also tied for third with 10 points (4 goals, 2 assists).
Ibarra has been key to MKE’s defense as goalkeeper throughout the season. He ranked second in several categories: goals-against average (1.14), save percentage (.783), total saves (65), and shutouts (four). Notably, Ibarra contributed two assists this season, becoming the first MKE goalkeeper to do so since 1986.
Cox is noted as Milwaukee’s first recipient of the “Sportsmanship Award.” A three-year veteran of the team, he started 15 matches this fall and played 1,327 minutes—the second-highest among MKE field players. Cox is praised for his leadership skills and community involvement through programs like “Top Soccer.”
The list of other award winners includes Bojan Kolevski from Cleveland State as Player of the Year and Alex Flowers from Oakland as Goalkeeper of the Year.
