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Men's Soccer Mark Winkel

Lehmkuhl Makes History, Three Gators Named All-Conference

BALTIMORE, MD — The Notre Dame of Maryland University men's soccer team was well represented on this year's All-Conference teams, as three Gators earned postseason recognition for their standout performances during the 2025 season. Junior midfielder Tassilo Lehmkuhl made history as he was named First Team All-Conference, the first men's soccer player in program history to earn that honor. Sophomore defender Martin Rasiwala and sophomore forward Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos each earned spots on the Third Team All-Conference as representatitves of the best team in the program's short history.

Lehmkuhl, a native of Potsdam, Germany, led the Gators offensively in 2025, finishing the season with seven goals and two assists for a team-best 16 points. The dynamic midfielder appeared in 13 matches and was the catalyst for Notre Dame's attack, netting three game-winning goals. His playmaking ability and poise in midfield were key to the Gators' 4–2–2 conference record, helping the team to its most competitive season in program history.

Ziliaskopoulos, from Darmstadt, Germany, earned his second-year breakthrough with four goals and three assists in 15 games, totaling 11 points on the year. Known for his power and toughness in the attacking third, Ziliaskopoulos provided consistent offensive pressure and delivered timely goals in conference play.

On the defensive end, Rasiwala, a Stockholm, Sweden native, anchored the Gators' back line with a steady presence across 14 appearances. He also contributed offensively, scoring two goals from the defensive position while helping Notre Dame post multiple clean sheets late in the season, including a 3–0 win at Keystone and a 3–0 home victory over Penn State Brandywine.

Under head coach Frank Olszewski, Notre Dame closed the 2025 campaign with a 4–7–4 overall record, highlighted by strong defensive play and a balanced attack led by its international core. The trio's all-conference recognition marks another step forward for the growing program, showcasing the team's development and competitive spirit within the conference.

 
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Players Mentioned

Martin Rasiwala

#4 Martin Rasiwala

D
6' 1"
Sophomore
Tassilo Lehmkuhl

#9 Tassilo Lehmkuhl

M
6' 1"
Junior
Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos

#25 Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos

F/W
6' 5"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Martin Rasiwala

#4 Martin Rasiwala

6' 1"
Sophomore
D
Tassilo Lehmkuhl

#9 Tassilo Lehmkuhl

6' 1"
Junior
M
Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos

#25 Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos

6' 5"
Sophomore
F/W