The Player of the Week is Ransford Gyan of Clemson, who delivered a sensational match-winning performance in a highly anticipated matchup of College Cup contenders.

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The reigning TDS Freshman of the Year scored two and assisted the winner as the Tigers defeated No. 12-ranked Pittsburgh in the first ACC matchup of the year. The two goals helped the Tigers overcome an early 1-0 deficit, while his assist with just nine minutes remaining gave the team the 3-2 game-winning strike.

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Player of the Week: Ransford Gyan, Clemson

Women’s Team of the Week: September 1-7

GK: Holden Brown, Indiana - The graduate senior was unbeatable on the week as his incredible play in goal led two clean sheet 1-0 victories over No. 18 Saint Louis and Notre Dame.

D: Rylan Smith, San Francisco - Smith did it all for the Dons, scoring once and playing all 180 minutes as the team defeated CSU Bakersfield 1-0 and San Jose State 3-0.

D: Olayinka Ogunleye, Louisville - Ogunleye was a crucial force at center back as Louisville upset No. 1 Stanford 1-0.

D: Jaylen Yearwood, North Florida - Captaining the team from wing-back, Yearwood delivered a breathtaking performance with three assists to defeat a previously undefeated Florida Atlantic team 5-0. 

M: Ransford Gyan, Clemson - Gyan was far and away the best player on the pitch as Clemson defeated No. 12 Pittsburgh.

M: Diego Hernandez, Furman - A well-taken double from Hernandez helped Furman defeat Davidson 3-2 and continue an undefeated start to the year.

M: Zach Zengue, Georgetown - The Hoyas came out of a brutal two-game stretch with two draws as Zengue provided an assist versus No. 5 Vermont, then added another goal and an assist against No. 8 Duke. 

M: Noah James, San Diego - James lands on the list after 90 minutes played in a 2-1 defeat of San Diego State and a late brace to defeat California Baptist.

F: Tim Strele, Saint Peter's - Strele dominated the week with a sensational four-goal performance to defeat George Washington 6-1. 

F: Marius Stenner, Delaware - With a double versus Loyola (MD) and another goal and assist against American, the highly rated sophomore ensured Delaware won both games

F: Jasen Bottini, Monmouth - Bottini was the difference maker for the Hawks on the week as he scored a late free kick to defeat Iona, then recorded a double in a narrow 3-2 victory over Drexel.

Honorable Mention: GK Diego Chavez (Duquesne), D Ole Jessen (UAB), D Tim Langenbahn (Harvard), D Jose Pedro (Akron), M Ethan Ballek (South Carolina), M Jack Jasinski (Princeton), M Niv Berkovitz (Santa Clara), M Lovro Kostanjsek (Rider), F Rocket Ritarita (Maryland), F Finlay Oliver (Stony Brook), F Christopher Jean Leger (Oakland)

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