RICHMOND, VA. – After a stellar senior season, Monmouth University men's soccer defender Raul Garcia earned Second Team All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) honors as the league announced its end of the year awards.

Garcia, who was named Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention, received postseason accolades for the first time in his Monmouth career. He is the fourth player to earn second team accolades since the Hawks joined the CAA (Jakob Friedman, Erik Reis, Ben Zakowski). 

Garcia, who served as one of the team captains, did a little bit of everything for the Hawks. He started all 14 matches and was a key part of the defensive unit that held eight opponents to one goal or less, including two shutouts. 

Garcia showcased an ability to push up into the midfield and tied for the team lead with seven points on the season. His three goals scored were a career-high and were a team-best. Garcia scored the game-winning goal against Rutgers Newark and also contributed goals against La Salle and Stony Brook. He also picked up an assist against Penn.

Garcia played all 90 minutes in eight of the 14 contests throughout the season. 

To see the complete CAA release, click here. 

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