Shannon Named to Soccer America Men’s Team of the Week; No. 23 Eagles Open Up Home Schedule Friday at 3 p.m. vs Princeton

WASHINGTON, D.C.- American University midfielder Daniel Shannon has been named to Soccer America Men's Team of the Week, the publication announced. Shannon was one of 12 Division I men's soccer student-athletes selected to the team.

Shannon scored two goals against No. 19 George Mason to lead the Eagles to a 2-1 victory, securing the D.C. College Cup title. Shannon got American on the board in the 23rd minute with a long-range shot from 30 yards into the left corner of the net. The Eagles kept the momentum going throughout the half, and in the 83rd minute, Shannon added his second goal of the match off a rebound.

To see the full list of the Soccer America Team of the Week, click here.

For the Eagles, the D.C. College Cup championship was their fifth in the nine-year history of the tournament. After the success this weekend, American is now ranked No. 23 in the country by Soccer America.

American will open the home slate of its schedule on Friday, September 11 at 3 p.m. against Princeton. The match can be watched live on the new Eagles Vision TV, featuring multiple camera angles, a live scoreboard and analysis from studio broadcast team and on field reporters. Click here for the match preview.