With soccer season wrapping up, the Falcons men’s team finished fourth in the regular season. In the first playoff round, the Falcons battled it out against the Algonquin Wolves, who currently sit at first in the East division. The birds came up short, losing 2-1. Despite the tough end to the season, the team is being honoured by OCAA with league awards for their accomplishments.

The head coach of the Falcons men’s soccer team, Rob Pereira, is being recognized as the OCAA West Division’s Coach of the Year for the fifth time in his nine years as a Falcon. This season he led the birds to a 7-3 record.

Four Falcons were named to the OCAA First West Division All-Star Team. The birds’ captain, Eric Savoie, was recognized for his strong defence which he carried throughout the season while also managing to make three goals and two assists.

Jakob Bancewicz, Falcons striker, also joins Savoie on the All-Star list with his record of seven goals, the most on the team, and eighth in the OCAA. Dylan DaSilva, Falcons goalkeeper, received First Team All-Star honours with a save percentage of .763 and goals against average of 1.08.

Dante D’Oria joins the OCAA West Division All-Rookie Team, as well as the OCAA First West Division All-Star team. D’Oria put out three assists and three goals for the Falcons this season. Fanshawe midfielder Juan Sebastian Gomez Galeano was named an OCAA Second Team All-Star for his excellent play throughout the season.

The Falcons will return to play, seeking continued success next season.