NORFOLK, Va. – Josh Thacker of the Old Dominion men's soccer team was named to the College Soccer News All-Freshman Second Team, as announced by the publication. Freshmen had an impact on the success of their college soccer teas throughout the country during the spring 2021 season. College Soccer News annually seeks to acknowledge their contribution through All-Freshman Team selections.
Yesterday, Thacker was named to the VaSID All-State First Team. Thacker was also named the Conference USA Freshman of the Year, as well as was named to the All C-USA Second Team and All-Freshman Team. Thacker, a true freshman defender, led Old Dominion in game-winners, highlighted by a goal at William & Mary to lift the Monarchs to a 1-0 win. He was second on the team for goals, ranked third on the squad for points, as well as shots on goal. The Hull, England native was fourth on the team for total shots and anchored a defense that allowed one goal or less in five of eight games this year.
To view a complete list of first and second team honorees, please click here.
Thacker Named to College Soccer News All-Freshman Second Team
