NEWTOWN, Pa. - Four members of the Widener Men's Soccer team received MAC Commonwealth All-Conference recognition following their performances during the 2026 season.
Senior
Jordi Lopez earned First Team, while senior
Max Hartke was named to the Second Team. Graduate student
Ricky Venegas Banuelos and senior goalkeeper
Tristan Willey rounded out the selections with Honorable Mention recognition.Â
Leading the Pride's All-Conference selections is senior forward
Jordi Lopez, who put together an outstanding offensive campaign. Lopez appeared in all 18 games, starting each contest, and led Widener with six goals and four assists. He also registered 36 shots, placing 17 on goal, and recorded three game-winning goals. His consistent offensive presence made him one of the Pride's most productive players throughout the season and earned him First Team All-MAC Commonwealth recognition.Â
Also earning Second Team honors is senior
Max Hartke, who provided a valuable scoring presence for Widener. Hartke started all 18 games and finished the season with four goals and eight points. He totaled 36 shots, including 11 on goal, and recorded two game-winning goals. His contributions helped strengthen the Pride's offensive attack throughout the 2026 campaign.Â
Graduate student
Ricky Venegas Banuelos earned Honorable Mention recognition for his contributions to the Pride's back line. Venegas Banuelos appeared in 16 games, making 16 starts, and added one goal to his season totals. He also recorded six shots, with two on goal, while anchoring Widener's defensive unit. His consistent presence in the starting lineup was an important part of the Pride's defensive efforts.Â
Rounding out the honorees is senior goalkeeper
Tristan Willey, who received Honorable Mention recognition after a strong season between the posts. Willey started all 17 games in which he appeared, logging 1,476 minutes in goal. He recorded 52 saves while allowing 20 goals, finishing with a 1.22 goals-against average and a .722 save percentage. Willey also posted five shutouts and earned 10 victories, playing a key role in the Pride's success throughout the season.Â
The four selections represent Widener's accomplishments on both sides of the field, with Lopez and Hartke leading the offensive efforts and Venegas Banuelos and Willey earning recognition for their defensive contributions during the 2026 season.Â