Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s soccer placed Athanasios Ziliaskopolous and Martin Rasiwala on the All-United East first team, while Tassilo Lehmkuhl earned second-team honors in the United East Conference’s 2026 men’s soccer awards announced Nov. 12, 2026.
The selections marked the first time Notre Dame of Maryland has placed two players on the all-conference first team. Ziliaskopolous and Rasiwala received first-team recognition, while Lehmkuhl earned his fourth all-conference honor.
Athanasios Ziliaskopolous Earns First-Team Recognition
A junior, Athanasios Ziliaskopolous scored 10 goals in 2026, the fifth-best total in the United East Conference. His average of 0.77 goals per game ranked second in the league.
Ziliaskopolous also recorded a hat trick against Gallaudet, the first collegiate hat trick of his career and the second in Notre Dame of Maryland men’s soccer history. The International Business student previously earned third-team all-conference recognition in 2025 and second-team honors in 2024.
Martin Rasiwala Helps Lead Record-Setting Defense
Martin Rasiwala played every minute for Notre Dame of Maryland in 2026 and helped lead the team’s defense. The Swedish International Business major recorded two goals and four assists.
Notre Dame of Maryland recorded five clean sheets, establishing a single-season program record. Rasiwala’s first-team selection followed his third-team all-conference recognition from the previous season.
Tassilo Lehmkuhl Earns Fourth All-Conference Honor
Tassilo Lehmkuhl earned his fourth all-conference honor and his third second-team selection. The senior recorded five goal contributions in limited action while battling injuries.
Lehmkuhl has 39 career goal contributions, the highest total in Notre Dame of Maryland men’s soccer history. He was the program’s inaugural first-team selection last season before earning second-team honors in 2026.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s soccer reached a program milestone by placing two players on the All-United East first team for the first time. Ziliaskopolous’ scoring production, Rasiwala’s durability and defensive contributions, and Lehmkuhl’s continued career production accounted for the program’s three conference honors.
The complete announcement is available from the Notre Dame of Maryland University athletic department.
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