NEWTOWN, Pa. – FDU-Florham goalkeeper Victor Ciach was named the MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Aug. 31 the conference office announced Tuesday morning. 

Ciach, a sophomore from Ringwood, N.J. began the 2025 campaign strong as the Devils goalkeeper notched 19 saves in the opening weekend. Despite a 2-1 loss to Drew on Aug. 29, the second-year keeper tallied 13 saves against the Rangers. Then on Sunday, Aug. 31, Ciach added six more to his ledger in a 3-1 victory over Kean at home. 

The Ringwood native's 19 saves lead all MAC Freedom goalkeepers through two matches along with his .864 save percentage. He has nine more saves than the next closest keeper in the MAC. 

The FDU men's soccer team returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 3 as the Devils host CCNY on Robert T. Shields Field. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.

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