FLUSHING, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2022) – Following a thrilling weekend of CUNYAC Men’s Soccer Championship semifinal action, the conference office revealed its all-star selections for the 2022 season, as voted upon by the league’s head coaches.
 
Baruch’s Jemali Zarnadze was voted the league’s Player of the Year, while Lehman first-year Phillip Osei was named Rookie of the Year. Bearcats’ head coach Dima Kamenshchik was selected as the 2022 Coach of the Year.
 
Player of the Year: Jemali Zarnadze, Sr., Baruch
Zarnadze led the CUNYAC in goals and points during the regular season, highlighted by multi-goal performances in wins over Saint Elizabeth and York. A clutch performance, the CUNYAC Player of the Week honoree leads the league in game-winning goals (5).

“I’m beyond thankful and proud to be the CUNYAC Player of the Year. This achievement is not only a reflection of myself, but of all the hard work and dedication we have all put in together as a team. Hopefully, we can end this season on a high note by winning the CUNYAC and going on to create history at Nationals (NCAA)."

Rookie of the Week: Phillip Osei, Fr., Lehman
Osei is the first Lightning player to earn Rookie of the Year honorees since teammate Ebenezer Otoo in 2019. A two-time CUNYAC Rookie of the Week recipient, the first year led all conference rookies in goals and points.
 
Coach of the Year: Dima Kamenshchik, Baruch
Promoted to Head Coach in 2018 after serving as Associate Head Coach (2004-13), Kamenshchik earns his first-ever Coach of the Year citation. The Baruch alum led his alma mater to their fifth regular-season title and first since 2013. The Bearcats posted an undefeated 7-0 record against CUNYAC opponents, the first time the team has accomplished the feat since 2013.
 

“I want to thank my colleagues for giving me this honor.  I also want to thank my coaching staff and student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to make this kind of an award possible.”

2022 CUNYAC Men’s Soccer All-Star Awards
Player of the Year: Jemali Zarnadze, Baruch
Rookie of the Year: Phillip Osei, Lehman
Coach of the Year: Dima Kamenshchik, Baruch
Sportsmanship Award: Johnathan Caceres, CCNY
All-Sportsmanship Team: Zyde Nawabi, Baruch; Jordi Hernandez, Brooklyn; Connor Sullivan, Hunter; Kevin Luciano, John Jay; Isaac Akindipe, Medgar Evers; Keith Burns, Lehman; Alex Conde, York 
 
First Team All-Stars 
GK: Demiraldo Grunasi, Lehman
D: Mohammad Jagne, Lehman
D: John Ananoria, Baruch
D: Nicholas Bilotti, Baruch
D: Regis Enama, Hunter
D: Kevin Umanzor, Lehman
MF: Michael Fernandez, John Jay
MF: Adrian Montalvan, CCNY
F: Blaise Enama, Hunter
F: Ebenezer Otoo, Lehman
F: Justin Gharbin, John Jay
 
Second Team All-Stars 
GK: Kellen Sela, Baruch
D: Luis Garcia, Brooklyn
D: Daniel Hacket, Medgar Evers
D: Alpha Barry, Hunter
D: Bianco Bambaren, Baruch
D: Butrious Baah, Lehman
F: Arman Celebi, Baruch
MF: Stanley Sanchez, York
MF: Anoh Boutin, Brooklyn
F: Brayan Alvarez, John Jay
F: Hazim Naji, CCNY

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