Kevin Kardel Award Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Week Of 9/8/2026 Sport Men's Soccer School Illinois Springfield Year Freshman Position Goalkeeper Hometown Kent, England High School Farringtons School DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Kevin Kardel, Illinois Springfield Fr. | GK | Kent, England Major: Business Administration Team Results: 0-0 T vs No. 11 Lincoln (09/05) Made seven saves against No. 11 Lincoln, played all 90 minutes First collegiate shutout Faced 18 shots overall Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award Last Prairie Stars’ Defensive Player of the Week Award: Joe Brudnak (09/23/24)