Flames’ Rose Selected SoCon Defensive Player of the Week
9/29/2026 2:05:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LYNCHBURG, VA. – Liberty goalkeeper Dan Rose has been named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week for Sept. 29.
Rose becomes the first-ever SoCon Defensive Player of the Week in program history. Samson Kpardeh was the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week in program history when he received the honor after the season's opening week.
Rose recorded a career-high nine saves in Liberty's 1-0 victory over Furman at Osborne Stadium on Saturday. The shutout was the Flames' first of 2026 and led to Liberty's first-ever SoCon victory.
Rose made six saves in the first half and three in the second half, as he led Liberty's efforts in recording its first blank sheet of the season. The sophomore's performance allowed the Flames to keep the match scoreless until a goal in the 81st minute by Jayden Ramos led to the thrilling 1-0 victory.
Rose also received honorable mention Team of the Week honors from Top Drawer Soccer.
This season, Rose has started eight of Liberty's nine games. In 720 minutes in the Flames' goal, he has faced 80 shots, posting a 1.75 goals-against average and a .659 save percentage.
With its victory on Saturday, Liberty evens its record to 1-1 in SoCon action and 3-4-2 overall. The Flames will host the Mercer Bears in a SoCon match on Saturday at Osborne Stadium. Match time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Rose becomes the first-ever SoCon Defensive Player of the Week in program history. Samson Kpardeh was the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week in program history when he received the honor after the season's opening week.
Rose recorded a career-high nine saves in Liberty's 1-0 victory over Furman at Osborne Stadium on Saturday. The shutout was the Flames' first of 2026 and led to Liberty's first-ever SoCon victory.
Rose made six saves in the first half and three in the second half, as he led Liberty's efforts in recording its first blank sheet of the season. The sophomore's performance allowed the Flames to keep the match scoreless until a goal in the 81st minute by Jayden Ramos led to the thrilling 1-0 victory.
Rose also received honorable mention Team of the Week honors from Top Drawer Soccer.
This season, Rose has started eight of Liberty's nine games. In 720 minutes in the Flames' goal, he has faced 80 shots, posting a 1.75 goals-against average and a .659 save percentage.
With its victory on Saturday, Liberty evens its record to 1-1 in SoCon action and 3-4-2 overall. The Flames will host the Mercer Bears in a SoCon match on Saturday at Osborne Stadium. Match time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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