11/6/2026 3:15:00 PM | Men's Soccer
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Georgia Southern Men's Soccer earned six postseason honors across four players as the Sun Belt Conference announced its 2026 men's soccer awards Friday, highlighted by first-year forward Broden Beorlegui earning Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors.
Beorlegui headlines the Eagles' postseason recognition after scoring nine goals to lead the Eagles offensively. The Bradenton, Fla., native was also named to the All-Sun Belt First Team and All-Freshman Team.
Fourth-year midfielder Mitch Picksley joined Beorlegui on the All-Sun Belt First Team, while first-year midfielder Owen Barker and first-year goalkeeper Maxim Luca earned All-Freshman Team honors.
Beorlegui established himself as one of the conference's top attacking threats during his debut season with the Eagles. The forward led the Sun Belt in goals during portions of the season and earned Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week and TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week recognition following his two-goal performance against No. 15 Old Dominion, helping Georgia Southern secure a 3-1 victory.
Picksley earned First Team All-Sun Belt recognition following a standout fourth season in Statesboro. The Leeds, England, native played a key role in the Eagles attack, including a two-goal performance in a 2-2 draw against No. 5 Clemson. Picksley also earned Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week and TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week honors during the season.
Barker was named to the Sun Belt All-Freshman Team after making an immediate impact in his first season with Georgia Southern. The Leyland, England, native contributed in the midfield and recorded his first goal as an Eagle in the team's victory over Georgia State.
Maxim rounded out Georgia Southern's postseason honorees with a selection to the All-Freshman Team. The Celebration, Fla., native served as a key presence in goal throughout his debut campaign, including a season-high six saves against UCF in the regular-season finale.
Georgia Southern placed two players on the All-Sun Belt First Team and three on the All-Freshman Team, with Beorlegui earning recognition on both squads.
