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Najem Tabbed First-Team Preseason All-America Selection by College Soccer News

Courtesy of Akron's Sports Information Department

AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron senior men's soccer standout Adam Najem(Clifton, N.J.) has been selected by College Soccer News as a first-team preseason All-America selection for the second consecutive campaign.

A year ago, Najem garnered second-team All-America honors starting all 24 games for Akron registering team-high marks in assists (11), points (31), shots (69), shots on goal (31) and game-winner (4), while ranking second in goals (10). Additionally, he became the sixth Zip to garner first-team NSCAA Scholar All-America accolades.

He rated seventh, eighth, 23rd, 36th and 39th nationally in total points (31), assists (11), assists per game (0.