IRVINE, Calif. – This week’s PacWest Men’s Soccer Players of the Week are Jorge Chedraui (Fresno Pacific), Manu Montal (Point Loma), Andrew Luis (Fresno Pacific) and AKevin Mendez (Academy of Art). The awards are based on games played Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
 
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jorge Chedraui (Fresno Pacific)
F, Jr., Guayaquil, Ecuador/Club Sport Emelec
 
Chedraui was a key component in FPU’s 2-0-1 week during its Hawaii road trip. The junior scored all three goals in FPU’s 3-1 win at Hawai’i Hilo, all in a span of 11 minutes. He fired two shots on goal in a 0-0 double-overtime draw with Hawaii Pacific and was the focus of BYU-Hawaii’s defense in a 2-0 win. Chedraui currently leads the PacWest in goals (8) and points (17).
 
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Manu Montal (Point Loma)
M, Sr., Gijou, Spain/ I.E.S. El Pepes
 
Montal led PLNU to a pair of victories on the week over Azusa Pacific and California Baptist, scoring three goals. He notched both goals in the Sea Lions' 2-0 win against APU in their first-ever home night game. He then scored the final goal on a penalty kick in a 3-0 win over CBU. He leads the Sea Lions with four goals, putting him for a tie for sixth place in the PacWest.
 
DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Andrew Luis (Fresno Pacific)
GK, Sr., Visalia, Calif./Redwood
 
After missing the first two games in Hawaii to attend graduate school class, Luis led the Sunbirds to consecutive shutouts. In a scoreless draw in a battle of PacWest unbeatens, Luis amassed seven saves in 110 minutes of double-overtime action against Hawaii Pacific. He followed that performance with a three-save effort, which included a tremendous diving block, against BYU-Hawaii in a 2-0 win. Luis is fourth in the PacWest in goals-against average (.931) and seventh in save percentage (.800).
 
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Kevin Mendez (Academy of Art)
GK, Fr., Santa Cruz, Calif./Harbor
 
Mendez earned all three wins on the week as ART U closed its Hawaiian road trip. In 283:41 in goal, he made 13 saves, including a career-high eight against Hawai’i Hilo. He held the Vulcans scoreless for the final 75:10, allowing the Urban Knight to score midway through the second overtime for the win. Mendez is second in the PacWest with 44 saves.