ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Following an undefeated St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) campaign, the Webster University men's soccer team collected three major individual awards and eight All-Conference selections, the league announced Wednesday.
Senior midfielder Alberto Duque Gonzalez was named the SLIAC Offensive Player of the Year, sophomore goalkeeper Jakub Samelko earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, and head coach Nenad Curic was selected as the conference's Coach of the Year.
The Gorloks placed six players on the All-Conference First Team and two on the Second Team after finishing the regular season with an 8-2-4 overall record and a perfect 8-0 mark in conference play.
Nenad Curic – SLIAC Coach of the Year
Curic guided the Gorloks to an undefeated conference season in his fourth year at the helm, leading Webster to an 8-0 league record and the SLIAC regular-season championship. The Gorloks became the first program since 2016 to win every conference match in a season.
After opening the season with a 0-2-4 record against nonconference competition, Webster responded with eight consecutive victories in SLIAC play. The Gorloks secured the regular-season championship with a 2-0 victory over Greenville University on October 24 before completing their perfect conference campaign with a 2-1 road win over Westminster College on October 28.
Under Curic's leadership, Webster outscored conference opponents 27-2 while recording six shutouts across eight league matches. The Gorloks also featured eight All-Conference selections, including the league's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.
Curic became the 11th Coach of the Year honoree in Webster men's soccer program history and the first since Mike Siener earned three consecutive awards from 2020-22.
Alberto Duque Gonzalez – SLIAC Offensive Player of the Year / First Team All-SLIAC
Duque Gonzalez, a senior midfielder from Toledo, Spain, led the conference with seven goals and 16 points in eight league matches. He recorded 28 shots during conference play, including 15 on goal, while adding two assists and two game-winning goals.
The senior played a central role in Webster's regular-season championship, scoring both goals in the Gorloks' 2-0 victory over Greenville University on October 24. His performance secured the conference title and earned him SLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Duque Gonzalez also scored twice in Webster's 10-0 victory over MUW on October 10 and added another goal in the Gorloks' 5-0 win over Eureka College on October 14.
He became the 11th player in program history to earn SLIAC Offensive Player of the Year honors and the second consecutive Gorlok to receive the award, joining teammate Scott Price, who earned the distinction in 2025. Duque Gonzalez also earned his second consecutive First Team All-Conference selection.
Jakub Samelko – SLIAC Defensive Player of the Year / First Team All-SLIAC
Samelko, a sophomore goalkeeper from Oslo, Norway, anchored a Webster defense that allowed just two goals in eight conference matches while recording six team shutouts.
In seven conference appearances, Samelko compiled a league-leading 0.29 goals-against average, recording 16 saves and four individual shutouts. His performances helped Webster complete its undefeated conference season and secure the top seed in the SLIAC Tournament.
Samelko provided a consistent presence in goal throughout the season, helping the Gorloks earn key shutout victories over Blackburn College, Lyon College, Principia College and Greenville University. His contributions also earned him multiple SLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors during the regular season.
Samelko became the seventh player in Webster program history to earn SLIAC Defensive Player of the Year honors and the first goalkeeper to receive the award. He is also just the fourth goalkeeper in conference history to earn the distinction.
Elmin Lemes – First Team All-SLIAC
Lemes, a junior forward from St. Louis, Missouri, provided a consistent offensive presence for Webster, finishing the regular season with six goals and three assists for 15 points.
He was particularly effective during conference play, recording four goals and three assists for 11 points in eight league matches. Lemes also delivered several important performances during the Gorloks' undefeated conference campaign.
The junior scored twice in Webster's 3-0 victory over Lyon College on October 1 and added the game-winning goal in the Gorloks' 2-1 victory over Spalding University on October 3.
Lemes also played a key role in Webster's regular-season finale against Westminster, scoring the opening goal in the Gorloks' 2-1 victory to complete their perfect conference season. His performance earned him SLIAC Offensive Player of the Week recognition.
Scott Price – First Team All-SLIAC
Price, a junior forward from Llandovery, Wales, earned First Team All-Conference recognition after another productive offensive season for the Gorloks.
The junior finished the regular season with four goals and one assist for nine points while recording a team-high 38 shots, including 22 on goal. Three of his four goals came during conference play, where he also recorded two game-winning goals.
Among his notable performances was a two-goal outing in Webster's 5-0 victory over Eureka College on October 14. Price also scored in the Gorloks' 3-0 conference victory over Lyon College on October 1.
The selection marks Price's second consecutive First Team All-Conference honor. He previously earned SLIAC Offensive Player of the Year recognition in 2025 and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Region VIII Fourth Team.
Martins Ferreira, a sophomore midfielder from Buenos Aires, Argentina, earned First Team All-Conference honors after serving as one of Webster's primary playmakers throughout the regular season.
The sophomore led the conference with six assists in seven league appearances while adding one goal for eight conference points. He created numerous scoring opportunities for a Webster offense that scored 27 goals during conference play.
Martins Ferreira recorded the game-winning goal in Webster's 1-0 road victory over Principia College on October 17. He also assisted on the opening goal in the Gorloks' 2-1 victory over Westminster College in the regular-season finale.
His contributions extended throughout the conference schedule, including assists in victories over Lyon, Spalding, Eureka and Greenville.
The honor marks Martins Ferreira's second consecutive First Team All-Conference selection.
Sennikov, a sophomore defender from Hitra, Norway, earned First Team All-Conference recognition after helping anchor one of the SLIAC's top defensive units.
A regular presence in Webster's starting lineup, Sennikov started all 14 regular-season matches and played an important role in a defense that surrendered just two goals during conference competition.
The sophomore contributed to six shutouts during Webster's undefeated league campaign while also providing an assist in the Gorloks' 3-0 victory over Lyon College on October 1.
Sennikov's First Team recognition marks an improvement from his Third Team All-Conference selection in 2025.
Nwosu, a senior forward from Champaign, Illinois, earned Second Team All-Conference honors after contributing to Webster's offensive success throughout its undefeated conference campaign.
The senior started all 14 regular-season matches, recording one goal and two assists for four points. All four points came during conference play.
Nwosu provided an assist in Webster's 3-0 victory over Lyon College on October 1 before contributing to two goals in the Gorloks' 5-0 victory over Eureka College on October 14.
Against Eureka, Nwosu assisted on Price's opening goal before finding the back of the net himself to help Webster secure another conference victory.
Storck, a sophomore defender from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, earned Second Team All-Conference recognition following another strong season along Webster's back line.
A contributor to the Gorloks' defensive success, Storck helped Webster hold conference opponents to just two goals across eight matches while recording six team shutouts.
His contributions helped the Gorloks complete an undefeated conference campaign, including shutout victories over Blackburn, Lyon, MUW, Eureka, Principia and Greenville.
The recognition marks Storck's second consecutive Second Team All-Conference selection after earning the same honor in 2025.
Finn Rohl – SLIAC All-Sportsmanship Team
Rohl, a junior defender/midfielder from Portland, Oregon, represented Webster on the SLIAC All-Sportsmanship Team.
A versatile contributor for the Gorloks, Rohl recorded two assists during conference play, both coming in Webster's 10-0 victory over MUW on October 10.
His selection to the All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes his sportsmanship and conduct throughout the season.
Up Next
Webster will turn its attention to the SLIAC Tournament on Thursday, November 5, when the top-seeded Gorloks face fifth-seeded Lyon College in the semifinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at WWT Stadium at Worldwide Technology Soccer Park.
The winner will advance to the SLIAC Championship on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m.
