SAN BRUNO, Calif. – San Francisco’s David Raphael claimed the West Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Week award after posting six points in two games for the Dons, while Portland’s Ritvik Karra collected the Defensive Player of the Week accolade for his stellar play in a win over New Hampshire.
WEST COAST CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – DAVID RAPHAEL, JR., F – SAN FRANCISCO
David Raphael recorded two goals, two assists and six points across two matches for San Francisco this week. In the Dons’ 3-2 win over California, Raphael played a role in all three San Francisco goals, finishing with one goal and two assists. Raphael followed that performance with another goal at Cal State Bakersfield, converting from the penalty spot. Raphael’s Offensive Player of the Week award is USF’s second of the season and third weekly conference honor overall in 2026.
Also Nominated: Isaac Emojong, Portland; Diego Jalleau, Santa Clara; Matteo Salcedo, San Diego; Rafael Suarez, Saint Mary's
WEST COAST CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – RITVIK KARRA, SO., M – PORTLAND
Ritvik Karra recorded his first assist of the year on the game-winning goal in Portland’s 2-1 win over New Hampshire on Saturday. Switching to a defensive position, Karra played lockdown defense to help the Pilots earn their second straight shutout. He played the full 90 minutes in the victory, which was the first shutout win and third shutout of the year for Portland. This marks the first weekly conference award of the season for the Pilots.
Also nominated: Mathias Bauer, San Diego; Talan Rochelle, Saint Mary's
2026 West Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week
August 24: Steven Ramirez, San Diego
August 31: Nico Ruiz, San Francisco
September 7: Alex Notzka, Seattle U
September 14: Taj Eagleston, San Diego
September 21: David Raphael, San Francisco
2026 West Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week
August 24: Ky Mani Dade, LMU
August 31: William Krause, San Francisco
September 7: Ismail Nieves, LMU
September 14: Luca Fava, San Diego
September 21: Ritvik Karra, Portland