University of Maryland, Baltimore County men’s soccer players Nico Banks, Flynn Holdem and Adamo Pantaleo earned America East honors, according to an announcement dated Nov. 6, 2026. Freshmen Banks and Holdem were named to the America East All-Rookie Team, while junior captain Pantaleo received an America East all-academic honor.
UMBC freshmen earn All-Rookie Team honors
Banks started all 14 games in his first collegiate season and recorded three goals and one assist. The 6-foot-7 defender from Brunswick, Maryland, tied for second on UMBC in goals and scored on three corner kicks.
Banks logged 1,202 minutes, second on the team and 27 minutes behind Pantaleo for the team lead. He also recorded an assist in the season opener against Loyola (Md.).
Holdem led UMBC with five goals in 2026 and earned two America East Rookie of the Week honors. The 6-foot-4 striker from New Zealand made six starts, played 587 minutes and scored on 56 percent of his shots on target.
Adamo Pantaleo earns academic recognition
Pantaleo started every game and led UMBC in minutes played. The junior captain from Toronto recorded one goal and two assists in 2026, with assists against William & Mary and Binghamton.
Pantaleo has a 4.0 GPA as a junior at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and majors in Financial Economics.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
University of Maryland, Baltimore County men’s soccer placed two freshmen on the America East All-Rookie Team, while Pantaleo added an all-academic honor after leading the team in minutes and posting a 4.0 GPA.
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