OMAHA, Neb. --Three players from this year's Creighton men's soccer team earned spots on the United Soccer Coaches All-East Region teams, the organization announced on Wednesday morning. Sven Koenig and Akeem Ward each claimed first team accolades, while Joel Rydstrand garnered a spot on the second team.
This year marks the fourth season in the past five in which Creighton has had at least three players earn all-region recognition.
Koenig, the 2018 BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year, scored a league-best 10 goals, including three game-winners. The Westhofen, Germany, native averaged 2.